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Term LengthFull-time, temporary, 4-9 monthsLocation[Gallup, NM] Salary$720-800/week depending on experience and qualificationsAge Requirement21+Schedule[Monday - Friday - 8 hour days] "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.[Located in Naʼnízhoozhígóó deekai (Gallup, NM) Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps - Diné Office is here to offer job access and skills training for Diné youth and young adults across the many washes, canyons, and valley areas that surround Diné Bikéyah, we are also surrounded by many Pueblos that are always welcome to apply to our office as well. Here in the Diné Office, we strive to build an inclusive, safe, and strong community. Established in 2013, the ALCC Diné Office is here to lay the foundation of workforce development and skills sharing for Native youth and young adults who are interested in the field of forestry and land management. We nurture partnerships with various National Parks, Public and 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.}Crew Leader Position DescriptionLeadership & 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.
Required SkillsEssential 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 have an insurable driving record
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 functionsRequired ExperienceMinimum 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.
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
This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. Where a significant portion of the population eligible to be served needs services or information in a language other than English, the recipient shall take reasonable steps to provide written material of the type ordinarily available to the public in appropriate languages.
