As part of our 46-Member Emergency Response Team (ERT), you will gain experience and training in the fields of environmental stewardship, wildland fire, and disaster response over the course of an 11-month AmeriCorps National Service term. The ERT functions as a conservation corps that assists partner organizations with vital natural resource management and restoration projects, including trail building and maintenance, habitat restoration, invasive species removal, and prescribed burning. The ERT also responds floods, tornadoes,, hurricanes, and other disasters regionally and nationally, when requested. Members frequently travel for 8-day long, overnight projects across the state. No prior experience is necessary, and all experience is welcome. ACSTL provides a challenging and fun opportunity to explore the conservation, fire, and disaster fields; serve the environment and local/state/national community; meet people from different backgrounds; enjoy an outdoor office; earn money for education; and be a part of a supportive, welcoming community.
Member Duties : Environmental Stewardship: The daily reality of our program is the environmental stewardship focus area. These projects consist of invasive species removal, glade and habitat restoration, hazard tree removal, trail maintenance and building, and fireline construction for future prescribed burns. Wildland Fire: Engage with prescribed burning operations when weather allows; most activity occurs between February and April in Missouri and Illinois. ACSTL teams are engaged in fireline construction & maintenance, timber stand improvement, glade restoration, and actual firing operations. Disaster Response: Respond to disasters regionally and nationally. We only respond to disaster incidents when our assistance is requested by the local emergency management entity. We cannot guarantee disaster response experience as every year varies due to weather, timing, and other factors. You could potentially spend your entire service year without deploying to a disaster.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Mental Health Resources , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage .
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Disaster Relief , Environment .
Skills :
Disaster Services , Leadership , Community Organization , Conflict Resolution , Team Work , Environment , General Skills .
AmeriCorps State / National
AmeriCorps St. Louis Emergency Response Team
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
MISSOURI
From 04/01/2026 To 06/30/2026
