ALCC Crew Member - Zuni Office

Location:

17 Twin Buttes Drive, Trailer #2, Zuni, NM, 87327, United States

Job Category:
Conservation , Ameri Corps

Industry: Conservation, Ameri Corps

Employee Type:
Ameri Corps

Crew Member - Ameri Corps

Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps

Zuni, New Mexico

• Start Date:
  
  10/26/26
• End Date: 12/11/26
• Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 300 HR

Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (ALCC) engages motivated young adults, ages 18 - 24, 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, 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.

• Work effectively as a member of a team
• Contribute to a safe and professional learning environment; harassment in any for will not be tolerated
• Participate in all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training and national service
• Effectively communicate, discuss, and express ideas & concerns with leaders, crew, and staff
• Learn skills and apply them to effectively implement service work requirements
• Appropriately represent the program and community while on project

• 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 & environments
• Act with compassion toward crew members, leaders, and staff
• If taking prescription medications, participants must be able to maintain proper dosage by self-administering medication, without the assistance of others

• Learn and practice Leave No Trace techniques
• Adhere to land management protocols put in place by ALCC & project partners

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

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 17 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.
• Willingness to commit fully to the program and its mission for the full duration of the term
• Willingness to learn and be a part of a dynamic community of peer leaders
• Must bring and maintain a positive perspective throughout the term
• Must be able to work long days in adverse conditions

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 25 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.

• Typically, this position is expected to serve from Tuesday to Tuesday with 6 days off in between the on-duty schedule for camping schedules, and/or Monday to Friday with 2 days off in between the on-duty schedule for our local work. A half-hour lunch break will not be counted towards Ameri Corps service
• Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their…