POSITION WILL NOT START UNTIL MARCH 11, 2024

　　Term Length

　　Full-time, temporary, 4-9 months

　　Location

　　Albuquerque, NM

　　Living Stipend (pay)

　　$450/week + $200/week housing stipend

　　AmeriCorps Award

　　Members are eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the term. Education award amount is dependent upon length of service

　　Ages

　　18-30

　　Dates

　　Day Crew, Camping Crew, Hybrid

　　"Leading our Nations back to ecological and cultural well-being"

　　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. 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.

　　Placed in Tiwa territory, Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps- Albuquerque Office is located at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge. The ALCC Albuquerque office is comprised of a multitribal and multicultural staff. We, at ALCC-ABQ serve to impact and enrich the lives of community members in the South Valley, Pueblos of the Rio Grande Valley, the Diné Nation, and countless other Indigenous Nations from around the country ranging from Arapaho to Zuni. Established in 2014, ALCC-ABQ is dedicated to fostering the youth of these Nations and providing them the skills and tools to lead their Nations back to ecological and cultural well-being. We nurture partnerships with various National Parks, Public & Private Lands, Indigenous Nations and other Non-Profits in the Southwestern United States. We aim to cultivate partnerships with other Peoples and Nations to launch our members into the workforce with cultural respect, and the skills to tackle any occupation for their futures.

　　Assistant Crew Leader (ACL) Position Description

　　Leadership & Mentorship

　　Assist crew leader in managing the day-to-day details of project work

　　Participate and model intentional engagement with program and activities

　　Promote individual corps member development and a healthy community

　　Facilitate crew member development by participating in check-ins, debriefs, and evaluations

　　Must be willing to follow and enforce all ALCC policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent the program, include maintaining a substance-free work environment

　　Project Management & Implementation

　　Model investment in project work and environmental concerns

　　Take lead on project tasks as delegated by crew leader

　　Assist in monitoring and tracking tool and equipment inventory

　　Take lead in tool and equipment maintenance routines

　　Participate in field partner meetings and briefs

　　Safety & Risk Management

　　Monitor and promote the crew’s physical and emotional safety on and off the work site

　　Model a culture of safety by participating in and leading safety briefings and standdowns

　　Assist with management of field incidents with crew leader and ALCC staff

　　Administration

　　Assist crew leader with measuring outcomes of project work

　　Assist with compiling notes and documentation pertaining to crew work hours, group and member dynamics, and incident management

　　Assist with uploading and submittal of these documents and data, including photos

　　Required Skills

　　Essential Skills:

　　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

　　Physically able to work long days in adverse conditions

　　Essential Functions:

　　Frequently required to walk, hike, sit and talk or listen

　　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

　　Must be able to speak, understand, read, and write English

　　Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

　　Required Experience

　　Besides the minimum qualifications listed below, no experience is required for this position. ALCC will provide training and certifications for all essential tasks.

　　Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

　　High School Diploma, High School 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

　　Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

　　Experience with ALCC or other conservation or youth corps

　　Experience in the following areas: trail maintenance and construction, chainsaw operation and maintenance, historic preservation

　　Current Wilderness First Aid and/or CPR certification

　　Current driver license and an insurable driving record

　　This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. Where a significant portion of the population eligible to be served needs services or information in a language other than English, the recipient shall take reasonable steps to provide written material of the type ordinarily available to the public in appropriate languages.