Full-time service Crew Member

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.

Crew Work and Expedition:

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.

Conservation and Service Project Details:

Projects may include:

• Trail construction & maintenance
• Habitat improvement
• Hazardous fuels reduction
• Re-vegetation
• Historic preservation
• Local environmental service projects

Training and Education:

ALCC provides opportunities for members to learn about and connect with the environment, issues surrounding conservation, and local Indigenous values.

Crew Life and Safety:

ALCC is a non-residential program and does not offer housing. Gear and equipment rental is available upon request. Crew will visit a variety of different parks and go on a 10 day expedition down the Colorado River.

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:

• 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-medicating without assistance from others

Environmental Ethics:

• Learn and practice Leave no Trace techniques

Outdoor Skills and Fitness:

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

Requirements:

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

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, HS Equivalency Degree (HSED), or commitment to acquiring HSED while in program
• Willingness to commit fully to the program and its mission for the full duration of term
• Willingness to learn and be a part of a dynamic community of peer leaders
• Must bring and maintain a positive perspective throughout term
• Must respect the dignity and diverse lifestyles of Indigenous people
• Must be able to work long days in adverse conditions

Essential Functions:

• Frequently required to walk and hike over long distances
• Required to use hands to operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds