2024 ALCC Hopi High School Parks Exposure Crew Member

Term Length

Full-time, temporary, 4-6 months

Location

Kykotsmovi, Arizona

Living Stipend (pay)

400 / week $200 / week housing stipend

AmeriCorps Award

Members are eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the term. Education award amount is dependent upon length of service

Ages

17-30

Dates

June 6 - August 2

Leading our Nations back to ecological and cultural well-being"

Program and Position Summary :

Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (ALCC) engages motivated young adults, ages 18 - 30, to complete challenging and impactful conservation and service projects throughout the western United States. Projects may include trail construction & maintenance, habitat improvement, hazardous fuels reduction, re-vegetation, historic preservation, and local environmental service projects. ALCC provides opportunities for members to learn about and connect with the environment, issues surrounding conservation, and local Indigenous values.

ALCC crews work in a variety of National Parks, National Forests, and other public areas. Selected members are placed on a crew which will then collaborate to perform project work. ALCC is a non-residential program and does not offer housing. Gear and equipment rental is available upon request.

ALCC Hopi office will be starting our High School Parks Exposure Crew along with our Roving Crew. Crew will visit a variety of different parks and go on a 10 day expedition down the Colorado River! This is a great way to network within the National Park Service and learn about job opportunities in National Parks.

ALCC Corpsmember Position Description

Participation and Expedition Behavior :

• Work effectively as a member of a team
• Contribute to a safe learning environment; no harassment of others for any reason.
• Participate in all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training and national service
• Effectively communicate and discuss ideas and concerns with leaders, crew, and staff
• Learn skills and apply them to effectively carry out service work requirements
• Appropriately always represent the program and community while on project

Safety and Judgment :

Environmental Ethics :

Outdoor Skills and Fitness :

Required Skills

Commitment ALCC participants must commit to all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training, and other crew activities.

Safety All participants are required to participate in a culture of safety on their crew during all program activities by being aware of and adhering to program policies, as well as fostering an atmosphere of wellness in the program.

Professionalism Participants must be willing to follow all ALCC policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent ALCC.

Teamwork Members must be willing to engage in collaboration, respect others, and assist in making group decisions.

Technology Projects are often in remote locations. The use of technology will be limited.

Substance Free Participants MUST be willing and able to refrain from tobacco products, alcohol, and / or drugs while participating in the ALCC program.

Required Experience

Besides the minimum qualifications listed below, no experience is required for this position. ALCC will provide training and certifications for all essential tasks.

Minimum Qualifications :

Essential Functions :

Note : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. Where a significant portion of the population eligible to be served needs services or information in a language other than English, the recipient shall take reasonable steps to provide written material of the type ordinarily available to the public in appropriate languages.

Salary : $200