Term Length
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Full-time, temporary, 4- 6 months, can extend if wanted
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Location
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Tucson, AZ
Living Stipend (pay)
Housing Stipend (pay)
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$400/week
$200/week
AmeriCorps Award
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Members are eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the term. This term is equivalent to a 675 hr term under AmeriCorps.
Ages
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18-30
Dates
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February 26th - July 12th
Program and Position Summary:
Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) 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. AZCC provides opportunities for members to learn about the local environment and conservation issues.
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.
AZCC Corpsmember Position Description
Participation and Expedition Behavior:
Safety and Judgment:
Environmental Ethics:
Outdoor Skills and Fitness:
Field Crew Project Work:
Project work may vary due to seasonality and environmental safety concerns. Projects that crews typically work on may include, but are not limited to:
Schedule:
Generally, crews work an 8-day,10-hours/day ‘hitch’ schedule, while camping in front and backcountry settings. Typically, members will have 6 days off in the town of the home base office. Drive time to and from the work site from the home base office is typically included in the hitch schedule. Applicants should expect the project schedule and type of work to vary.
Workdays will start with a Job Hazard Analysis safety meeting followed by a 15-minute warm-up exercise and a 15-minute stretch. Days will include two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch.
Required Skills
Commitment – AZCC participants must commit to all aspects of the program, including conservation projects, education, training, and other crew activities.
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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.
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Professionalism** – Participants must be willing to follow all AZCC policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent AZCC.
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Teamwork** – Members must be willing to engage in collaboration, respect others, and assist in making group decisions.
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Technology** – Projects are often in remote locations. The use of technology will be limited.
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Substance Free** – Participants MUST be willing and able to refrain from tobacco products, alcohol, and/or drugs while participating in the AZCC program.
Required Experience
Besides the minimum qualifications listed below, no experience is required for this position. AZCC will provide training and certifications for all essential tasks.
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Minimum Qualifications:**
Essential Functions:
This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, 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.
Commitment – AZCC participants must commit to all aspects of the program, including conservation projects, education, training, and other crew activities.
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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.
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Technology** – Projects are often in remote locations. The use of technology will be limited.
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Substance Free** – Participants MUST be willing and able to refrain from tobacco products, alcohol, and/or drugs while participating in the AZCC program.