Qualifications: The ALCC Crew Leader emphasizes Leadership, Conservation, and Corpsmember Development.
Leadership – Crew Leader's must have experience or a strong desire to mentor a diverse group of young individuals. Must provide leadership in AL’s service programs and work alongside CLDP to maintain crew functions. They will lead, mentor, manage, and participate in the day-to-day details of crew life at work. Leadership duties with AL require that all crew leaders must have a clean driving record (insurable) and a current driver’s license. If you have any major driving infractions within the past 5 years (i.e. DUI, DWI, accidents, Reckless Endangerment, etc.), please check with AL staff to confirm whether or not you are insurable. Final acceptance decisions are contingent upon your driving record. Individuals that cannot be insured under AL’s insurance policy may not be selected for the Crew Leader program.
Conservation – Previous experience with a conservation corps is preferred but not required. Participants will spend their term with AL learning and strengthening their conservation skills on projects throughout their communities and the Southwest. These skills will include, primarily, trail maintenance and construction and forestry work; additional skills that may be gained (depending on contract work) include fencing, invasive species identification and eradication, stream and river restoration, habitat restoration, ecological restoration, campground improvement, and rock work. Members will receive training and certification on the proper use and safety of a chainsaw (if applicable).
Corpsmember Development – Previous experience as an outdoor educator and/or mentor is preferred but not required. Must have a strong desire to teach and implement a Corpsmember Development Program which includes personal, professional, and educational components. CLDP participants spend their first 8-12 weeks familiarizing themselves with this program and practice facilitating different aspects of the program with the rest of the crew. During this time, Crew leaders will mentor Crew Members.
In addition, Crew Leader participants must understand the need for:
Commitment– Participants must make a strong commitment to complete all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training, and national service. Participants must commit to participating in all crew activities, including service days in local communities.
Safety - Crew leaders are required to establish and maintain a culture of safety on their crew during all program activities. Crew Leaders must also enforce all safety Protocols.
Professionalism– participants must be willing to follow all AL policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent Ancestral Lands and AmeriCorps. Participants are also required to be tolerant of diversity, respecting the differences of others.
Teamwork– Crew Leaders and members must be willing to demonstrate teamwork and respect for others and a commitment to group decisions.
Technology– The use of technology, including cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, and other battery powered devices is not allowed during all work, activities. Members must agree to not use these types of technology while participating in these activities and must agree to help regulate this important AL policy when in a leadership position.
Administration - Complete professional documentation of time sheets, daily and weekly reports, corps member and peer evaluations, disciplinary action forms, incident reports, etc. Responsible for all project related outcomes and deliverables.
Substance Free – participants MUST be willing and able to refrain from tobacco products, alcohol, and/or drugs while participating in the AL program.
Fitness – Projects involve hiking, heavy lifting, and repetitive motions. Ancestral Lands projects are physically demanding!!! Projects can sometimes take place at elevations well above 8,500 feet. Crew Leaders should be ready to confront these conditions while being able to help and encourage crew members.
Citizenship – Must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident