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

Program and Position Summary:

Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (ALCC) 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. ALCC provides opportunities for members to learn about the local environment and issues surrounding conservation.

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. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Leather Gloves, Safety Ear Plugs will be issued out during prep-week. Additional gear and equipment (ex. sleeping bag, tent) rental is available upon request.

Ancestral Lands Zuni office is located within the A:shiwi A:wan College & Career Readiness Center/ NTUI Zuni branch building. The shop space is located on the far west end of the building and is designated by a Gate entrance. Crews arrive at 7AM to gather the necessities for the work week or Hitch. Project focus may vary depending on the project partners expectations. Program Manager will use this gathering time to educate the crew on the Scope of Work for the week. Participants are expected to arrive on time and ready with camping/work gear. Come in with an open Mind and a open heart and learn about the many ways to lead our nations back to ecological and cultural well-being.

Crew Leader Position Description

Leadership & Mentorship

• Manage, supervise, and lead the day-to-day details of project work.
• Implement skills training on worksite and facilitate intentional discussions with crew
• Promote individual corps member development and a healthy community
• Facilitate crew member development via one-on-one check-ins, debriefs, and evaluations
• Mentor Assistant Crew Leader (ACL) via delegation and constructive feedback
• 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

• Train and motivate a crew of 4-5 young adults to efficiently complete conservation projects on public lands
• Delegation of project work & investment among crew
• Manage the on-the-ground quality and quantity of project work
• Monitor and track tool and equipment inventory
• Establish tool and equipment maintenance routines
• Effectively coordinate logistics with project partners, crew members, and ALCC staff

Safety & Risk Management

• Monitor, manage, and promote the crew’s physical and emotional safety on and off the work site
• Promote culture of safety by facilitating safety briefings and standdowns
• Communicate and manage field incidents with ALCC staff
• Initiate On-call or emergency medical services in the event of injury or incident
• Transport crew and equipment safely in ALCC vehicles with trailers

Administration

• Report project accomplishments by measuring and documenting outcomes
• Compile notes and documentation pertaining to crew work hours, group and member dynamics, and incident management
• Manage credit card for purchases, document and report all purchases.

Essential Skills:

• Critical thinking and ability to resolve issues and solve problems
• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions in dynamic situations
• Strong and holistic situational awareness
• Strong time-management skills
• Willingness to learn and be a part of a community of peer leaders.
• 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
• Required to drive an ALCC vehicle
• Must be able to speak, understand, read, and write English

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

• Leadership experience with youth and/or young adults
• Experience in facilitating and building community with diverse groups of people
• Must have a High School diploma or High School Equivalency Degree
• Must be 21 or over, have a clean driving record and a current driver’s license
• Must successfully complete a criminal history check. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of criminal history check process
• Full vaccination against COVID-19 by the first day of employment and ability to provide proof of vaccination before starting

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated project management experience in any of the following areas: trails maintenance and construction, chainsaw operation and maintenance, historic preservation

• Camping experience and familiarity with Leave No Trace (LNT) principles

• Current Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, and/or CPR certification
• Current Chainsaw Operation certification (S-212 or equivalent)
• Experience with ALCC or other conservation corps or youth corps
• Experience with experiential and/or environmental education