What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bandelier Preservation Summer Crew Member position at Rocky Mountain Youth Corps?
ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS
2025 SUMMER SEASON
Bandelier Preservation Crew Member
Position Description
Upper Rio Grande Office (Taos)
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) is a nonprofit youth development organization serving New Mexico. We inspire young adults to make a positive difference in themselves and their communities. Through training and service, Corpsmembers discover their potential for healthy, productive lives.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Conservation Crews will work to safely complete conservation projects in their communities. Project work may include chainsaw work, trail work, fencing, invasive species removal, historic preservation, or other community improvement work. All Corpsmembers will receive both personal and professional development training such as First Aid/CPR, Mental Health First Aid, financial management, and public speaking skills.
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal, full time, AmeriCorps member
SCHEDULE: Day work schedule will vary depending on the project site and project partner, but will be 40 hours per week. The specific schedule will be Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day.
STIPEND: $620.00 (before taxes) per week. This is paid bi-weekly.
REPORTS TO: Staff Crew Supervisor with support and additional oversight by Upper Rio Grande Summer Program Coordinator.
START/END DATE: June 2nd to August 1st (300 hour term)
EDUCATION AWARD: $1,565.08 upon successful completion of 300 hour AmeriCorps Service Term
LOCATION:
RMYC Taos Office: 1203 King Dr., Taos, NM, 87517 with project locations in Bandelier National Monument. Participants must have reliable transportation to and from this location, according to their work schedule for the duration of the season.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This crew will be the Historic Preservation crew in Bandelier National Monument. Learn how to preserve pueblo ruins and historic buildings through Park Service developed techniques while also learning about the park’s historical indigenous inhabitants. Beautification and maintenance of monument grounds, assisting and participating in preservation and archeology projects. Serve your community as part of a team while working with AmeriCorps members.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform service work with pride and determination on all projects as part of a team.
- Actively participate in daily check-ins and educational training sessions.
- Maintain a safe work environment to ensure both physical and mental well-being.
- Comply with work standards set forth by project partners and Crew Supervisors.
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude.
- Be willing to reflect on your experience and share feedback in a group setting.
- Respect the natural environment and community resources.
- Complete and approve timecards for yourself.
- Develop obtainable goals for your transition into further education or employment.
- Comply with all RMYC and AmeriCorps rules and policies and not participate in any prohibited activities as described in the member contract.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 16 – 25 years of age as of June 2, 2025
- Have a High School Diploma or equivalent or agree to obtain one prior to using the Segal Education Award
- If you are not capable of obtaining a High School diploma or equivalent or are enrolled in an institution of higher education on an ability to benefit basis you may be considered eligible for funds under section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091)
- US Citizen or a Permanent Legal Resident
- Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check:
- Must consent to the criminal history check
- Be truthful in all statements regarding criminal history
- Cannot be registered or required to be registered on any state sex offender registry or the National Sex Offender Registry
- Cannot be convicted of murder
- Able to complete entire length of service term (June 2 - August 1, 2025)
- Strong work ethic and willingness to work within a team of diverse individuals
- Able to work in supervised environment
- Required to participate in one service event that benefits the community; to be scheduled in mid June
BENEFITS:
- Healthcare coverage is available to all AmeriCorps members at no cost to the member. This is considered primary coverage and is not available as supplemental coverage.
- 1 Non-Scheduled Day (paid day off) is available during the length of the term of service (These days off ARE NOT counted toward the service hours required for the Educational Award)
- RMYC observes all National holidays and these are considered approved paid days off; however RMYC reserves the right to have AmeriCorps members work for service hours on certain holidays if necessary to meet program requirements (These days off ARE NOT counted toward the service hours required for the Educational Award)
- Student loan forbearance and interest payments are available for those who qualify
EVALUATION:
- Members serving less than a full-time term of service (<1700 hours) will receive only an end-of-term evaluation
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly.
- Frequently traverse uneven terrain; balance, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and/or grasp.
- Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
- Receive detailed information through verbal or written communication; convey important instructions accurately and effectively.
- Work outdoors, subject to outside environmental conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
