POSITION WILL NOT START UNTIL MARCH 11, 2024
Term Length
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Full-time, temporary, 4-9 months
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Location
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Albuquerque, NM
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Living Stipend (pay)
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$450/week + $200/week housing stipend
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AmeriCorps Award
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Members are eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the term. Education award amount is dependent upon length of service
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Ages
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18-30
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Dates
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Day Crew, Camping Crew, Hybrid
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"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