Forest Recreation Technician

Forest Recreation Technician – AmeriCorps (1 opening)

Conservation Legacy Program: Arizona Conservation Corps

Site Location: Flagstaff Ranger District (5075 N. Highway 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004)

Term of Service:

• Start Date: 4/14/2025 (anticipated)
• End Date: 10/10/2025
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 Hours

Purpose:

This is an AmeriCorps position with Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC), which is an AmeriCorps program of Conservation Legacy. The member selected for this position will be serving at the Flagstaff Ranger District as an AmeriCorps member with Arizona Conservation Corps, and completing service projects for Coconino National Forest.

AZCC aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's, and is focused on connecting youth, young adults, and recent era military veterans with communities and conservation service projects on public lands. AZCC operates programs across Arizona that engage individuals and strengthen communities through service and conservation. AZCC has program offices in Flagstaff and Tucson.

Coconino National Forest:

One of six National Forests in Arizona, the Coconino National Forest comprises 1.856-million acres in northern Arizona, with elevations ranging from 2,600 feet to the highest point in Arizona at 12,633 feet (Humphrey's Peak). Coconino National Forest contains diverse landscapes, including deserts, ponderosa pine forests, flatlands, mesas, alpine tundra, and ancient volcanic peaks. The forest surrounds the towns of Sedona and Flagstaff and contains all or parts of 10 designated wilderness areas. The Recreation and Trails program is focused on providing quality recreation opportunities and experiences.

Description of Duties:

The intern selected for this position will assist the Forest’s Recreation program with maintenance of recreation sites and facilities, visitor contacts, public education, and site enhancement projects. The intern can expect to participate in motorized vehicle mitigation, trash cleanup, facility maintenance, education, interpretation, construction projects, and rental cabin caretaking, in order to help maintain and improve conditions on the Forest.

This position is critical in maintaining Lake Mary day use sites as well as helping to manage the Flagstaff Ranger District’s 850,000 acres. The intern will gain hands on skills in maintenance, working with hand and power tools, communication, and land management practices, while working both independently and within a crew setting.

Along with the opportunities for gaining new hands on skills in recreation, the Forest Service encourages interns to work with different functions within the Forest Service to gain a better understanding of the jobs that are available within the agency. It is common for interns to spend time with the Forest’s trail crew, wildlife, botany, range, and other disciplines they show interest in.

Essential Responsibilities and Functions:

• Clean, repair, and maintain recreation sites and facilities.
• Assist with improvement projects at recreation sites as needed.
• Connect with Forest visitors to share information and responsible use practices.
• Assist with public education and interpretation.
• Participate in motorized vehicle mitigation efforts.
• Assist with trash cleanup activities.
• Complete assigned projects while working both independently and in a crew setting.

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.
• At least 18 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.

• Demonstrate professionalism, both in demeanor and appearance.
• Valid driver’s license (must be over 21 OR have had license for 3 years if under 21).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with hand tools and power tools.
• Experience driving on unmaintained dirt roads.
• Good communication skills.

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 50 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 Wednesday-Sunday, 40 hours per week, 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 Arizona Conservation Corps Individual Placement Program New Member Orientation at start of service that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50 with successful completion of position.
• Living Allowance of $600 per week.

• Additional Benefit of $100 per week.
• Public Lands Corps Certificate*
• Healthcare Coverage provided by The Corps Network and Cigna.
• Childcare Coverage.
• Qualifies for Student Loan forbearance and Interest Payment reimbursement through AmeriCorps.

• To be eligible for a Public Lands Corps certificate, members must be between the ages of 18-30, or up to 35 if a military veteran, inclusive, at the time the individual begins the term of service and must complete 640 service hours or more to qualify.

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:

This position reports to Matt Sommer, Assistant Recreation Staff with Coconino National Forest.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter along with the online application by clicking the APPLY link on this page.

If you have questions, contact AZCC’s Individual Placement Coordinator Preston Sands at psands@conservationlegacy.org.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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