employer cover photo
employer logo
employer logo

American Conservation Experience

Is this your company?

DON'T DO IT - Conservation Crew Member American Conservation Experience Employee Review

1.0
Aug 29, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You get to go to beautiful parks and work outdoors

Cons

Housing in a disgusting dorm with 30+ people... Paid nothing (#Americorps) , extremely hard work. Thought this would help me get a job in conservation but it really only teaches you how to do trail maintenance and building, as well as some pesticide usage. It is a scam for them to get rich off of government contracts, period. If you do want to work on a trail crew or in pesticide application, go for it. Otherwise I'd recommend looking elsewhere and not wasting your time <3

Explore other reviews about American Conservation Experience

5.0
Jan 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Free housing Lovely staff Amazing area

Cons

Don’t make as much as working directly with park service

2.0
May 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This review is as full time central staff. If considering a seasonal position with a gov't agency through ACE, they are great! Flexible schedule Cool work Incredible team

Cons

Management is completely disconnected from work force. They're concerned with accolades and looking like they care, but will not actually listen or communicate with employees HR director is actively hostile and does not care about people 100% business focused despite being a non profit Values and mission are nothing more than words on a website

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All