Careers in Conservation: Pro Tips From ACE Staff! 🌲⚒️ Garrett Male is ACE's National Operations Manager. In our recent ACE Learns: Representation in Conservation series, he discussed his journey as a wheelchair user exploring the outdoors and how his educational background in conservation brought him full circle to ACE after 15 years working in unrelated fields. Learn more from Garrett and about his conservation journey here: https://lnkd.in/eE4sTa84 #ACEinspires #ProTip #ConservationJobs #ACELearns #conservation #career
American Conservation Experience
Environmental Services
Flagstaff, AZ 7,967 followers
Serve. Explore. Restore.
About us
American Conservation Experience (ACE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing rewarding environmental service opportunities for youth, young adults, and emerging professionals of all backgrounds to explore and improve public lands while gaining practical professional experience. ACE is a national leader in recruiting, coordinating, and training volunteers to undertake practical environmental restoration projects in U.S. parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and other public lands. Our programs provide opportunities for youth, young adults, and emerging professionals of all backgrounds to gain tangible professional and field experience through meaningful, hands-on conservation projects. In 2004, ACE began as a small, international conservation program in Flagstaff, Arizona, engaging global volunteers in an American Conservation Experience through rewarding public lands projects. Since then, we have grown to serve locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, continuing our mission to foster cross-cultural understanding and unity through national service.
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http://www.usaconservation.org
External link for American Conservation Experience
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Flagstaff, AZ
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2004
- Specialties
- Conservation Corps, Job Skills Training, Service Learning, Career Development, AmeriCorps, Environmental Restoration, Conservation, Land Stewardship, Trails, Habitat Restoration, and Resource Management
Locations
Employees at American Conservation Experience
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Dave Bastian
Dedicated to public lands and the desire to see us become "a society to match the scenery"
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Brenda Yenkole
Senior Director, Human Resources at American Conservation Experience
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Laura Herrin
Nonprofit Executive| Visionary & Strategist – Organizational Transformation
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Garrett Male
Operations + Fleet Management Professional
Updates
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As a conservation corps, ACE has been at the forefront of natural disaster response. Our members – individuals who care about the environment, possess fieldwork skills, and adapt to quickly changing situations – continually answer the call to support communities in need. ACE has participated in AmeriCorps Disaster Response Teams across the globe to recent events; Hurricanes in Maui and Florida, flooding in Iowa, and a Typhoon in Guam, ACE was there. Now we are ready to serve again. ACE has been working diligently to ensure the well being of our members and staff following the wake of recent hurricanes and we are prepared to aid areas affected by these disasters. #AmericanConservationExperience #Hurricane #ACEStrong #ConservationCorps #AshevilleStrong
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Looking for ways to support the Asheville, NC community? Here is a list of local organizations recommended by ACE staff if you're looking to donate! ▶️ BELOVED ASHEVILLE - https://lnkd.in/eDvRhbJt ▶️ RURAL ORGANIZING AND RESILIENCE - https://lnkd.in/ewtF9RQm ▶️ ASHEVILLE SURVIVAL PROGRAM - linktr.ee/avlsurvival ▶️ BROTHER WOLF ANIMAL RESCUE - https://lnkd.in/gXWWS-F9 We are grateful that our ACE staff and members are safe but we are committed to the recovery and rebuilding of the Asheville community ❤️ #AmericanConservationExperience #ashevillestrong #hurricanehelene
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Ready to roll up your sleeves and get some hands on experience? ACE is hiring! 🥾 Wildlife and Habitat Management Member 📍 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - St Marks, FL ⭐ Ideal for those with interest or skills in natural resources, ecology, or related field 🔗 Apply at https://lnkd.in/ehVyF9Aq Conservation Crew Assistant Team Leader (ATL) 📍 Pacific West Division ⭐ Benefits include housing, AmeriCorps Education Award, and food on projects 🔗 Apply at https://lnkd.in/eAzGmP_7 Plant Nursery Lead 📍 National Park Service - Boulder City, NV ⭐ Ideal for those with interest or skills in biology, botany, or related fields 🔗 Apply at https://lnkd.in/eFHSRKR9 Trail Crew Member 📍 San Juan, PRI ⭐ Benefits include training and living allowance 🔗 Apply at https://lnkd.in/ecCzdKvm Visitor Services Support Member 📍 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Swanquarter, NC ⭐ Ideal for those with interest or skills in environmental education, biology, or related fields 🔗 Apply at https://lnkd.in/e_T5PnUb Check our website for our full list of crew, EPIC, and staff positions: https://lnkd.in/gwMn-SrE #ACEInspires #CoolJobs #WorkOutside #internship #ConservationJobs
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On this #FellowshipFriday we are highlighting the impactful work of our Mellon Humanities Fellow, Dr. Laura Dominguez! 🙌 Dr. Dominguez is using the lens of the Transcontinental Railroad to explore themes of labor, western identity, and Indigenous sovereignty for the NPS Intermountain Region Park History Program. Want to learn more about her work? Read her recent article here: https://lnkd.in/eAB8i4Hi This work is made possible through generous support from the Mellon Foundation in partnership with the National Park Foundation and American Conservation Experience. #NationalParks #MellonFellows #Humanities #History
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Crew Leader Spotlight 🗣️ Shout out to some of our amazing crew leadership from our Pacific West branch! 🙌🌲 These lovely leaders will be managing an upcoming hitch at Yosemite that will be focused on seed collection as well as invasive species removal. 📸 Pictured: Sophie (ATL), Autumn (ATL), Lily (CL), and Miyah (Project Manager) #ACEInspires #CoolJobs #Conservation #PacificWest #Outdoors #Leadership
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Transform your passion for public lands into action! ACE is hiring for multiple positions 🌲 Plant Nursery Lead 📍 National Park Service - Boulder City, NV ⭐ Ideal for those with interest or skills in biology, botany, or related fields 🔗 Apply at https://lnkd.in/eFHSRKR9 Conservation Crew Member 📍 Pacific West Division - Ridgecrest ⭐ Benefits include housing, AmeriCorps Education Award, and food on projects 🔗 Apply at https://lnkd.in/eRJC5ywH Visitor Services Support Member 📍 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Swanquarter, NC ⭐ Ideal for those with interest or skills in natural resources, education, or related fields 🔗 Apply at https://lnkd.in/e_T5PnUb Trail Crew Member 📍 San Juan, PRI ⭐ Benefits include training and living allowance 🔗 Apply at https://lnkd.in/ecCzdKvm Recreation Support Member 📍 Bureau of Land Management - Jupiter, FL ⭐ Ideal for those with interest or skills in construction, landscaping, architecture, or related fields 🔗 Apply at https://lnkd.in/e7kJP4Za Check our website for our full list of crew, EPIC, and staff positions: https://lnkd.in/gwMn-SrE #ACEInspires #CoolJobs #WorkOutside #internship #ConservationJobs
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ACE’S Asheville, NC hub location including our member housing has been impacted by the Hurricane Helene – please know that members and staff are safe. They are without electricity and cell service is limited but we have confirmed everyone is accounted for and safe. We are doing everything we can to support our team and members in the area and will keep everyone posted as we learn more. This is a fluid situation and we will keep you in the loop as information becomes available. Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by this devastating storm.
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Happy #NationalPublicLandsDay! 🌲🌎 ACE is proud of our members who are making positive impacts at public land sites across the country all year round. Here's to celebrating public lands this weekend and every day! 🥾 #ACEInspires #CoolJobs #WorkOutside #internship #Outdoors #ConservationJobs #NPLD