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Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps Program Coordinator
Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps Program Coordinator-March 2024
Zuni
Mar 28, 2026
About Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps Program Coordinator

  To Apply: 1. Send Cover letter and resume to Kevin Cooeyate at [email protected] 2. Cover Letter Must Include:

  Subject line includes “Applicant_(Your Name)”.

  Cover Letter must include a response to the following: Provide some examples of your experience effectively working with diverse communities, including those specific to Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and other underrepresented populations, in personal or professional context.

  Only applicants who send a cover letter and resume according to this procedure will be considered.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Title: Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps Program Coordinator

  Starting Salary Range: The starting salary range for this position will be in the $47,700 to $49,100 range, depending on experience, education, and skills relevant to the position. Please note that the indicated starting salary range describes the range for an incumbent in this position. Most new staff generally start at the beginning of the range percentile to ensure internal salary equity.

  Location: Zuni, NM and Partially Remote Eligible

  Status: Full-Time, Exempt

  Benefit Eligible: Health, Vision, Dental, Long-Term Disability, Retirement, Paid Time Off per Personnel Policies

  Reports to: ALCC Zuni Program Manager

  Program Summary:

  Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (ALCC) is a program of Conservation Legacy (CL). ALCC provides conservation service opportunities for indigenous youth, young adults, and recent-era military veterans in Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona and works with other Native American communities and conservation corps across the country to provide similar opportunities. Our vision is to lead our Nations back to ecological and cultural well-being and we do this by empowering individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities, and the environment. ALCC crews are supported from operational bases in Acoma Pueblo, Albuquerque, Zuni Pueblo, Gallup, and Kykotsmovi (Hopi), with an Individual Placement (IP) program that serves the region.

  Position Summary:

  The Program Coordinator’s (PC) primary responsibilities are to support crew operations and program administration from Zuni, NM, and to build relationships with non-profits and A:shiwi community. PC will help Program Manager to develop local partnerships, projects, and recruitment networks to support the development and maintenance of the Zuni program office. The overarching objective of this position is to connect youth with their cultural lands and build career and leadership skills that can help support their community.

  Outcomes & Functions of Position :

  Recruitment and Onboarding

  Develop and implement a crew member recruiting strategy

  Attend outreach local events and volunteer opportunities

  Interview, select, and onboard AmeriCorps Members and crew leaders

  Maintain member personnel files in organizational database

  Contribute photos and narratives to program social media

  Field Support

  Mentor and supervise field personnel

  Provide technical expertise, guidance, and emotional support to crews in the field

  Ensure project quality and quantity by providing technical assistance to and accountability of crew leaders in the field

  Enforce all ALCC and CL Policies and Procedures

  Participate in emergency on-call system and manage field incidents as they arise with support from crew program team

  Oversee inventory and maintenance of program tools, gear, and equipment at location and assist logistics staff with tracking program inventory

  Project Coordination and Training

  Work with colleagues to develop and implement training including technical trails, chainsaw, herbicide application, medical, leadership, and facilitation skills

  Work with project partners to coordinate project logistics and technical assistance

  Develop and maintain partnerships and standing with community and project partners, including tribal government agencies and non-profits

  Train crew leaders and members on policies, protocols, and safety culture

  General Administration

  Manage multiple databases for recruitment, selection, onboarding, payroll, timesheets, and AmeriCorps information

  Manage and maintain accurate reporting of all necessary information and complete program reports including field site visits, recruiting notes, and accomplishments

  Assist ALCC directors and managers with end-of-year reporting, including gathering of project evaluations from partners and other data

  Work within an established program budget; manage credit cards, receipts, and financial reporting

  Work closely with administrative staff to ensure completion of paperwork tasks and AmeriCorps requirements to compliance standards

  Maintain an organized operational base and assist directors to ensure health and safety compliance of workplace

  Organizational Advocacy

  Successfully engage, lead, and support an inclusive work environment for those of underrepresented populations within the organization and the communities we serve

  Lead or participate in organizational-wide teams, projects and initiatives that support the work of the Strategic Plan goals

  Report any complaints within the organization as identified in the Personnel Policy Manual

  Assist or lead other responsibilities, as assigned

  **Other “Hats” You May Wear : Customer Service, Relationship Development, Marketing, Administrative, Supervision or Mentorship to Others, Facilitator, Trainer, Facilities, Human Resources, Supervisor

  Required Skills

  Physical Requirements:

  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 job functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work 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.

  Required Experience

  Minimum Qualifications:

  Excellent communication, accountability, leadership, mentoring, and facilitation skills

  Ability to work indoors and outdoors and camp for days or weeks at a time

  Demonstrated good judgement and problem solving in emergency situations

  Able to work independently and motivate others

  Ability to successfully work in a fluid, changing work environment

  Ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and applications, or similar platforms

  Ability to keep others and oneself, in remote locations, accountable to expectations

  Valid Driver’s License and insurable Driving Record per Personnel Policies

  Must be able to pass the organization’s criminal history check requirements

  Exhibits the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams or with a variety of populations, including those underrepresented at our organization and those of BIPOC communities

  Experienced skill level in all or most of the following: trail construction & maintenance, chainsaw operation & maintenance, hand tool maintenance, fencing, herbicide application, backcountry travel with a strong emphasis placed on multiple years of previous trail construction and maintenance experience

  Preferred Qualifications :

  Leadership experience with a youth conservation corps

  Demonstrated managerial experience.

  Familiarity with Office 365, SharePoint, Salesforce, or other relevant database management

  Relevant medical certification (WFR, WFA, WEMT, or OEC)

  Other Competencies Desired for this Position’s Success: Manage Complexity, Resourceful, Effectively Communicate, Cultivate Innovation, Drive and/or Influence Results, Plans & Aligns.

  Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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.

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