Antietam National Battlefield Education and Interpretation Intern
+--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | TERM LENGTH | Full-time, temporary, 4-8 months | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | LOCATION | Acoma Pueblo, NM | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | SALARY | $685-735/week depending on | | | experience and qualifications | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | AGE REQUIREMENT | 21+ | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | SCHEDULE | 8 day hitches with 6 days off | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
"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.
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.
Required Skills
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:
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions
Required Experience
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:
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions