AZCC- Tohono O'Odham-Crew Member- Fall 2022

Conservation Legacy • Temporary • Sells, Arizona • 27m ago

Term Length	Full-time, temporary, 450 hour or 900 hour
Location	Southern Arizona
Living Stipend (pay)	$400/week
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	17-30
Dates	9/5/2022 to 12/9/2022 or 3/10/2023

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

Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) engages motivated Indigenous 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. AZCC provides opportunities for members to learn about the local environment and issues surrounding conservation.

AZCC crews work in a variety of National Parks, National Forests, and other public areas. Selected members are placed on a crew that will then collaborate to perform project work. AZCC is a non-residential program and does not offer housing. Gear and equipment rental is available upon request.

Tohono O’odham Nation has been partnering with AZCC in conservation since 2018. TON crews have worked on traditional O’odham lands in partnership with the National Park Service and U. S. Forest Service, completing river restoration, traditional site restoration, resource inventory, fence construction, trail restoration, public education, and visitor interpretation work. TOHONO O’ODHAM CONSERVATION CREW IS HIRING NOW – O'odham COMMUNITY MEMBERS who will be conducting conservation/ natural resource stewardship work in 2022 and 2023.

AZCC Corpsmember Position Description

Participation and Expedition Behavior:

Work effectively as a member of a team
Contribute to a safe learning environment; no harassment of others for any reason.
Participate in all aspects of the program, including conservation projects, education, training, and national service
Effectively communicate and discuss ideas and concerns with leaders, crew, and staff
Learn skills and apply them to carry out service work requirements effectively
Appropriately always represent the program and community while on project

Safety and Judgment:

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
Act with compassion toward crew members, leaders, and staff
If taking prescription medications, participants must be able to maintain proper dosage by self-medicating without assistance from others.

Environmental Ethics:

Learn and practice ‘Leave no Trace’ techniques

Outdoor Skills and Fitness:

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

Required Skills

Commitment – AZCC participants must commit to all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training, and other crew activities.

Safety – All participants are required to participate in a culture of safety on their crew during all program activities by being aware of and adhering to program policies, as well as fostering an atmosphere of wellness in the program.

Professionalism – Participants must be willing to follow all AZCC policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent AZCC.

Teamwork – Members must be willing to engage in collaboration, respect others, and assist in making group decisions.

Technology – Projects are often in remote locations. The use of technology will be limited.

Substance Free – Participants MUST be willing and able to refrain from tobacco products, alcohol, and/or drugs while participating in the AZCC program.