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Explore the results of our partnerships, read firsthand accounts from the field, and see how American Conservation Experience is shaping the future of our public lands.
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The ACE Crew Program
Curious to know what it’s like to be on an ACE crew or work as an EPIC emerging professional with a partner agency? Check out our ACE produced video series such as #IamACE, Corps to Career and Leaders in Conservation and more in our youtube video library. #getinspired.
Fully-Equipped, Self-Sufficient Teams
A Reflection by ACE Member Kelsey Rivera
“After finishing, I’ll reflect on the best times I’ve had working at El Yunque National Forest. There are plenty of hard days here, but the most gratifying parts are the days working as a team with some of the best people and work environment I’ve had the privilege to be a part of.”
Stories From the Field
Discover the real-world experiences of our members, explore our recent projects, and see the tangible impact of our partnerships across the country.
Sharing my Artistic Skills with ACE/NPS by Anastasia Camarca
A Reflection by ACE EPIC Member Anastasia Camarca When I […]
Small Structures, Big Impact: Low Tech Restoration Techniques
How low-tech restoration techniques are helping retain water, reduce erosion, […]
ACE Members Support Ambitious NPS Coastal Clean Up Project
Two ACE members, Lexy and Joelle, embarked on an ambitious […]
From conservation crew member to crew leader 🛠️ Eric M., an EPIC U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service member, stepped up to lead a Youth Conservation Corps crew. Together they built 12 picnic tables for visitors and the community to enjoy.
ACE is proud to support members like Eric as they build leadership skills, hands-on experience and confidence in the field.
Read Eric’s full reflection at the link in our bio 🌲
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A career in the outdoors won’t fix everything… but it’s a pretty good place to start 🌲
Ready to trade the desk for the trail? Comment APPLY to get the link to explore open positions at American Conservation Experience.
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New ACE EPIC opportunities are here 🌿 From salmon hatcheries in Washington to historic orchards in Utah, these roles let you build real skills alongside NPS, USFWS and BLM staff ⬇️
Fish Culture Member, Quilcene National Fish Hatchery
📍 Quilcene, WA
🔎 Salmon spawning and rearing, field sampling, electrofishing, lab work and hatchery tours | Starts Jan 4, 2027 (32 weeks)
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply
⭐ Park Ranger Aid – Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area ⭐
📍 Jupiter, FL
🔎 Site management, interpretive programs, outreach and social content, and recreation permits | Starts Jan 11, 2027 (32 weeks)
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply
Orchard Technician Members – Capitol Reef National Park
📍 Torrey, UT
🔎 Historic orchard care: pruning, planting, irrigation, grafting and pest management | Starts Jan 4, 2027, pending funding (52 weeks)
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply
Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) – Historic Infrastructure Member at Natchez National Historical Park (NATC)
📍 Natchez, MS
🔎 Historic building preservation: carpentry, painting, wood repair and condition assessments | Starts Jan 4, 2027 (26 weeks)
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply
Landscape Stewardship Corps (LSC) – Horticulture & Arboriculture Member at Natchez National Historical Park (NATC)
📍 Natchez, MS
🔎 Historic garden care at Melrose: planting, pruning, plant ID and small-tree work | Starts Jan 4, 2027 (26 weeks)
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply
Archivist Member – National Parks of Boston – Build Up TIP
📍 Boston, MA
🔎 Processing, cataloging and rehousing oversize architectural drawings, blueprints and maps | Started Oct 2026 (29 weeks, may extend up to a year)
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply
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Spooky 👻
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A new ACE Learns is coming up! This time, we’re chatting with Elyse Cogburn, ACE’s Partnership Development and Outreach Manager 🎙️
Elyse’s career has been anything but linear. Conservation work in Patagonia and New Zealand, founding a climbing organization, cabinet making, countless customer service jobs, even lobbying in D.C. for environmental organizations. All those zigs and zags taught her there’s no single “right” way to build a career.
In this workshop, she’ll share practical advice for the upcoming recruitment season: recognizing the value of your experiences, identifying transferable skills, and telling a professional story that connects the dots, even when your path doesn’t look straight.
Don’t miss it! 📅 Thursday, November 5th @ 2pm PT/5pm ET
Comment LEARN below to get the link and add it to your calendar 🔗
#ConservationCareers #CareerAdvice
Sound like you? 👀
A service term with ACE takes hard work, a good team, and a sense of humor. You’ll learn the skills along the way.
Ready for a service term in a conservation corps? Comment APPLY for the link 🔗
#ConservationCorps #PublicLands #ConservationCareers
New roles are here! And some of them are in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands 🌊🐢 Take a look!
⭐ Visitor Services & Natural Resource Protection Member – Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge ⭐
📍 Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
🔎 Staff visitor center, lead bilingual public outreach, support habitat restoration and trail projects | November Start Date
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply
Part-time Visitor Services & Natural Resource Protection Member – Vieques National Wildlife Refuge
📍 Vieques, Puerto Rico
🔎 Staff visitor center, support shorebird/seabird monitoring, bilingual community outreach | November/December Start Date (Part-Time)
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply
Visitor Services & Natural Resource Protection Member – Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge
📍 Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands
🔎 Sea turtle patrols, wildlife surveys, coastal habitat restoration, public outreach | November/December Start Date
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply
Invasive Plant Management Team Member- Southeast Coast Invasive Plant Management Team- Congaree National Park
📍 Hopkins, South Carolina (travel throughout NC, SC, GA, and AL)
🔎 Invasive plant removal, herbicide treatment, GPS mapping, and GIS data management across 13 Southeast national parks | November 2026 Start
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply
Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) – Landscape Stewardship Corps Member – San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
📍 San Antonio, Texas
🔎 Historic acequia maintenance, earthwork repair, vegetation management, and cultural landscape care | January 2027 Start
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply
Trails Handbook Translation Member – California Department of Parks & Recreation
📍 Sacramento, California
🔎 Spanish-language document accessibility, Section 508 compliance, and alt text writing for state parks trails materials | Bilingual (English/Spanish) Required | November 2026 Start
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply
#Conservation #Outdoors #PublicLands #Nature #ConservationCorps
Lexy and Joelle have spent the last few months traveling up and down the Pacific coast with the @nationalparkservice, and they’ve learned a lot along the way 🌊
Their mission is to clear ecologically damaging trash, debris, and plastics from vulnerable coastlines. Their route so far has included Kenai Fjords, Katmai, Olympic, and Cabrillo.
One thing they’ve noticed: the harder a beach is to reach, the more debris it holds. Some days that means hauling heavy loads over long distances, and they’ve built the strength to do it.
Their spirits are high, and their trash-hauling skills are honed.
Follow along for more from Lexy and Joelle’s journey 📖
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