Crew Leader, Outdoor​/Nature​/Animal Care

Overview

Position Title: Assistant Crew Leader - Acoma office

Site

Location:

Acoma, New Mexico

Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (ALCC)

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• End Date: 12/11/2026
• Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 900hr slot with $3,697.50 Education Award amount upon full completion of 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 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. ALCC is a non-residential program and does not offer housing. Gear and equipment rental is available upon request. Crews are granted a food budget during time away on project.

Position

Purpose:

The Ameri Corps Assistant Crew Leader (ACL) is responsible for facilitating a positive Crew Member experience. The ACL is a full partner in the crew’s leadership, helping to communicate directions, project specifications and constructive criticism throughout the term. This position requires open dialog with the Crew Leader; helping them to manage projects, project partner communications, overall logistics, and crew assignments.

Our program model fosters a supportive learning environment where participants can maximize their opportunities to grow and develop while gaining certifications to propel them into a career in environmental stewardship. It also creates an intentional space for groups that are under-represented to step into conservation and natural resource management.

It means more than just showing up; it means setting an example of how to persevere with great enthusiasm through various conditions while practicing good judgement and safety. It means facilitating a learning experience for Crew Members, both formally and informally. This position may require additional participation time outside of standard project and crew hours.

This position will be coached and mentored by their ALCC Crew Leader, ALCC Roving Crew Leader and ALCC Staff. ACLs are responsible for maintaining ALCC’s high standards for technical projects and hands-on member growth, managing projects and implementing feedback among crew members. The ACL Position is a key development opportunity designed to identify and overcome challenges in leadership through a hands-on leadership role in conjunction with close mentorship from the Crew Leader.

Qualified candidates will identify growth plans and assist the Crew Leader in administrative functions.

Description of Duties:

• Critical thinking and ability to resolve issues and solve problems.
• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions in dynamic situations.
• Willingness to learn and be a part of a community of peer leaders.
• Willingness to foster open and healthy communication with crew leader and crew.
• Must be adaptive, patient, and able to maintain a positive perspective on crew.
• 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 be able to work long days in adverse conditions.
• Frequently required to walk, hike, sit and talk or listen.

Project Management & Implementation: Assistant Crew Leaders will be trained and expected to demonstrate progressing ability in the listed skills:

• Train and motivate a crew of 4 young adults to efficiently complete conservation projects on public lands.
• Delegation of project work & investment among crew leader and crew.
• Manage the on-the-ground quality and quantity of project work.
• Think critically…