Wood - Resource Support Coordinator- AmeriCorps

Position Title: Wood For Life-Resource Support Coordinator– Ameri Corps

Conservation Legacy Program: Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps
- Wood for Life

Site

Location:

ALCC
- Hopi Office

P.O. Box 846, Kykotsmovi Village, AZ 86039, United States

• Start Date: 1/11/2027
• End Date: 5/28/2027
• Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 675 hours

The Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (ALCC) is a partner of the Wood For Life (WFL) initiative, which is comprised of the United States Forest Service (USFS), National Forest Foundation (NFF), and various Tribal Partners, Non-Profits, and Grassroots Organization who focus on providing resourceful wood material to the local Tribal communities. The focus of the ALCC: WFL Program is to provide firewood for heating initiatives, mulch, and Post & Beams for traditional building purposes.

ALCC: WFL has a large field operation where ALCC and AZCC crews produce resourceful wood material that is accessible to individual households within Tribal communities and Partners who support distribution beyond the operation site.
ALCC: WFL supports the development of emerging and/or existing Wood Banks in Tribal communities. This position will primarily be supporting Wood Banks in-field operations and preparations.
ALCC Wood For Life Wood Bank Individual Placement (IP) Overview:
The position serves as a vital part of our communications and outreach efforts, ensuring Tribal communities stay connected to resourceful wood material. Interns will assist with ‘In-Field’ Wood Distributions Events, support Wood Bank Planning and Deployment Operations, and serve as a key point of contact for local community members seeking information on ALCC and USFS wood resources in the Coconino Region.

This position will emphasize a role as a public engagement arm for our program and will help us better engage support and advocacy.

• Work with the Communications Coordinator to schedule pick up’s on our time slot system
• Assist distribution events in person at a community Wood Bank or at our field operations site in Flagstaff including set up and break down
• Collect, record, and log demographic information regarding wood pick-ups for reporting purposes.
• Record, collect, and return load ticket books to the USFS office.

• Be a resource/point of contact in the community to address questions on how to obtain wood resources in person, virtually, and over the phone.
• Provide information and process requests for ALCC WFL material including firewood, post and pole, and mulch.
• Provide information on the USFS permitting systems and maintain a contact list to connect the community to additional resources.
• Work with US Forest Service personnel to understand the permitting system, understand FS maps, and available cut sites.
• Be available for in-office and any pop-up events to distribute information.
• Shadowing Opportunities with NFF and USFS

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 18 years of age, and no older than 30 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 Ameri Corps 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.
• Must be from the local community or have the ability to report in person to the Physical office located in Kykotsmovi, AZ.
• Skill in communicating effectively/professionally, both verbally, written, and over the phone
• Strong start-to-finish systems…