Crew Member-AmeriCorps

Position Title:  Crew Member – AmeriCorps Crew Leader Development Program

Conservation Legacy Program Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps

Site Location:  Zuni, NM 

Trailer #2 Twin Buttes Dr., Zuni, NM 87327

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 02/03/2025
• End Date: 08/15/2025
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 Hours 

Purpose:

"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, tribal lands and other public areas. Selected members are placed on a crew which will then collaborate to perform project work.

Description of Duties:

The Crew Leader Development Program is designed to prepare members to become Crew Leaders in the Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps Crew Program. The crew will learn how to develop their leadership skills and share in the responsibilities of the crew including logistics, reporting, communications, and maintaining the crew functionality. This program is for aspiring Crew Leaders in the Conservation Corps Crew Program or individuals who want to learn how to lead a team. At ALCC, we value leadership and aim to create a valuable experience for our members and leaders to gain knowledge and skills to excel in the workplace. 

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 represent the program and community while on project

Safety and Judgement

• Perceive and effectively communicate environmental and work hazards with crew and leader
• Effectively perceive, understand, and follow direction
• Stay alert and focused while traveling and working in varied weather conditions
• Act with compassion toward crew members, leaders, and staff
• If taking prescription medications, participants must be able to maintain proper dosage by self-administering medication, without the assistance of others

Environmental Ethics

• Learn and practice Leave No Trace techniques
• Adhere to land management protocols put in place by ALCC & project partners

Outdoor Skills and Fitness

• Learn and safely perform fundamental outdoor living/travel and work skills as appropriate to the project

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 17 years of age
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.

Physical Requirements:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:

• Typically, this position is expected to serve [Tuesday] to [Tuesday], with 6 days off in between, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service
• Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

Orientation and Training:

• Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
• Training will be provided for necessary functions. Not all crews will be provided the same training.

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50 upon successful completion of the AmeriCorps term
• Living Allowance of $450per week.
• Additional Benefit of $200 per week.
• Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
• Childcare Coverage if Eligible
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

James Othole Program Coordinator: Cell: 1(970)317-3236, email: jothole@conservationlegacy.org

Enric Tsalate Program Coordinator: Cell 1(505)967-6982, email: etsalate@conservationlegacy.org

Kevin Cooeyate Program Manager: Cell 1(505)906-4692, email: kcooeyate@conservationlegacy.org

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. 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.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with AmeriCorps requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Salary : $200 - $450