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American Conservation Experience (ACE)

American Conservation Experience

Pays you

$240–$320/wk

Living stipend varies by position/location, roughly $240-$320/week; taxable

Nonprofit conservation corps running AmeriCorps crew and individual-placement programs on public lands nationwide. Members receive a taxable weekly living stipend, free housing during their term, and — for AmeriCorps-affiliated positions — a Segal Education Award.

Term
3 mo–12 mo
Housing
Provided
Airfare
Not covered
Age
17–35
Citizenship
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

Deadlines

  • rollingrolling

    Rolling, position-by-position application deadlines

    Rolling / no fixed deadline

Official site

Verified 9/9/2026 · www.usaconservation.org