Position Title: Spring 2025 Crew Member – AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps

Site Location: Gallup, NM 

207 s. 2nd st., Gallup, NM 87301

 

Terms of Service:

Start Date: 03/10/25 End Date: 06/06/25 AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 450 Hours

 

Purpose:

 

Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (ALCC) engages motivated young adults, ages 17 - 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. 

 

Description of Duties:

 

Participation and Expedition Behavior

Work effectively as a member of a teamContribute to a safe learning environment; no harassment of others for any reasonParticipate in all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training and national serviceEffectively communicate and discuss ideas and concerns with leaders, crew, and staffLearn skills and apply them to effectively carry out service work requirementsAppropriately represent the program and community while on project

 

Safety and Judgement

Perceive and effectively communicate environmental and work hazards with crew and leaderEffectively perceive, understand, and follow directionStay alert and focused while traveling and working in varied weather conditionsAct with compassion toward crew members, leaders, and staffIf taking prescription medications, participants must be able to maintain proper dosage by self-administering medication, without the assistance of others

 

Environmental Ethics

Learn and practice Leave No Trace techniquesAdhere to land management protocols put in place by ALCC & project partners

 

Outdoor Skills and Fitness

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

 

 

Qualifications:

United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien At least 17 years of age Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
Willingness to commit fully to the program and its mission for the full duration of termWillingness to learn and be a part of a dynamic community of peer leadersMust bring and maintain a positive perspective throughout termMust respect the dignity and diverse lifestyles of Indigenous peopleMust be able to work long days in adverse conditions 

Essential Functions

Frequently required to walk and hike over long distances Required to use hands to operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and armsRegularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

 

Physical Requirements:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

 

Time Requirements:

Typically, this position is expected to serve Tuesday to Tuesday equaling 80hrs, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

Orientation and Training:

Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.

 

Benefits:

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1956.35 upon successful completion of the AmeriCorps term Living Allowance of $480.00 per week. Additional Benefit of $170.00 per week. Healthcare Coverage if Eligible Childcare Coverage if Eligible Loan forbearance if Eligible Interest Payments if Eligible.

 

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

 

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:
Jenissa Cheschilly, Diné office Program Coordinator
 jcheschilly@conservationlegacy.org
(505) 430-2271

 

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. 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.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with AmeriCorps requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.