Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps Crew Leader (Acoma)

"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.  Gear and equipment rental is available upon request.

Ancestral lands Acoma office is located at the Acoma Senior center. Crews typically operate on 8 days on and 6 days off schedule.

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