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San Juan Conservation Crew Member - Puerto Rico - LOCALS ONLY

American Conservation Experience (ACE) in Partnership with the National Park Service- San Juan National Historic Site ACE-NPS : San Juan National Historic Site (SAJU) - Visitor Services Crew

Join American Conservation Experience in San Juan National Historic Site and enjoy skills training while working on various visitor services tasks around the park. This opportunity is intended for those looking to learn valuable skills for their career while immersed in a community of like-minded young professionals from all around Puerto Rico. Members offer visitors information about SAJU and answer questions and give directions to visitors. They also occasionally develop and present lesson plans to youth groups at the park. While serving, members typically have 2 days off a week to enjoy San Jaun's abundant beauty and recreational opportunities with their friends and colleagues. Take your first step towards beginning or advancing your career by applying with us today!

American Conservation Experience is hiring 3 distinct roles within the Visitor Services Crew. We will be hiring one member for each role. Please see the Position Description for more detail!

Start date : August 2025

End date : March 2026

Location : SAJU - San Juan National Historic Site San Juan National Historic Site includes Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San Cristóbal, most of the city walls, the San Juan Gate and Fort San Juan de la Cruz just across the entrance to the bay. Puerto Rico is the easternmost of the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico is the first major island with freshwater, food, shelter, and supplies like wood that sailors could reach coming to the New World from Europe, by sea. Shortly after the Spaniards settled here, they discovered that the bigger territories in Mexico, Central and South America were full of treasures like gold, silver and gems. Spain pursued these riches and built military fortifications in San Juan to establish Puerto Rico as the "front door" to expansive Spanish colonies in the "New World." During the 16th century, Spain quickly became a major world power largely because of the strategically located island of Puerto Rico. That's why Spain spent over 250 years fortifying this prized location. It's no wonder why Spain vigorously protected and kept Puerto Rico under its control for nearly 400 years. At one time, nearly 3 miles of city walls surrounded and protected the city of Old San Juan. Now SAJU protects and interprets colonial-era forts such as Castillo San Felipe del Morro, bastions, powder houses, and approximately three fourths of the old city wall. In 1983 the park unit was designated a World Heritage Site because of its outstanding, universal cultural value. There are few national park units that are World Heritage Sites.

Project Website : For more information about the site, visit For more information regarding the ACE Crew Program, please visit : .

Scheduling : varies depending on role, see position description

Benefits : ACE Crew Members are expected to contribute 40 hours / week and will receive a living allowance of $15 / hour, paid bi-weekly.

Housing : Housing is not provided by ACE or NPS.

Training : ACE members will participate in mandatory ACE Orientation online and required NPS training. They may also receive Interpretive Guide certification provided by NPS.

Travel : ACE does NOT provide transportation to and from worksites and personal vehicles are needed. Parking on-site is not available and parking outside of the park and taking a short walk into the park may be required. ACE does not provide relocation assistance.

Position Description :

Role 1 - Education :

Member will provide information and orientation to park visitors at Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Castillo San Cristóbal. They will develop and lead a variety of education activities and programs, including the Junior Ranger Program, at both fortifications, as well as assist with opening and closing procedures. Work includes weekend days and variable hours, typically 8 : 00am - 5 : 30pm or 9 : 00am - 6 : 00pm, with rare instances of 10 : 00am - 7 : 00pm.

Role 2 - Cultural Resources :

The member will support implementation of the Green Iguana Management Plan. Duties include monitoring the green iguana population, trapping, observing, and collecting data. Work will be performed under the guidance of a Wildlife Biologist and a Biological Science Technician. A background in biology is not required for this entry level position. The member will also help provide orientation to teachers, students and other visitors who are interested in learning about the Green Iguana Management Plan.

• In the interest of maintaining a healthy and well-managed population, the Plan includes some euthanasia of iguanas, which will be performed only by park staff. Typical work schedule is variable and has not yet been confirmed.

Role 3 - Permits and Commercial Operations :

The member will support a variety of tasks related to visitor services, including : visitor orientation, interpretation, education, outreach, special use permits, events, contracts, tour operator communications, handling payments, commercial services, and other administrative work involved in recreation and resource management. Member must speak, read, and write in English and Spanish. Work includes weekend days and variable hours, typically 8 : 00am - 5 : 30pm or 9 : 00am - 6 : 00pm, with rare instances of 10 : 00am - 7 : 00pm.

Qualifications : Applicants for the position must hold or be pursuing a minimum of a high school diploma and / or have experience in subject areas such as interpretation, education, conservation, historic preservation, history, or others.

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Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions :

Environmental Conditions / Hazards : The ACE member(s) may encounter environmental conditions / hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff / members or resources.

The member must be willing to represent ACE in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner. ACE has a zero tolerance policy for illegal drugs and underage drinking. ACE reserves the right to require drug testing.

To Apply : Please submit a thoughtful resume, complete a motivational statement (instructions are provided when applying) OR upload a cover letter, and provide at least 2 references that are either professional or from a community leader (e.g. colleagues, teachers, counselors, religious leaders, career advisors). Visit to apply.

NOTE : Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position, please feel free to contact Rodolfo Gonzalez-Pacheco Falero at

ACE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information when you are hired to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

EEO : Employment with ACE is based upon ability, qualifications, attitude, and job-related factors. Every qualified employee or applicant has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, demotion, termination, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information (including of a family member), veteran or military status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, marital or parental status, political affiliation, ethnicity, hair texture or style, arrest record, caste, hereditary status, endogamy, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.