+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | ------------------ --------------------------------------------------- | | ------------------------------------------------ | | LENGTH 3 Months | | | | LOCATION Kykotsmovi, AZ | | | | LIVING ALLOWANCE $325 per week. | | | | AMERICORPS AWARD $1,311 Americorps Education Award. Members receive | | an education award upon completion of service. | | | | | | AGES 18-24 | | | | START/END DATE 9/14/2020-12/18/2020 | | | | ------------------ --------------------------------------------------- | | ------------------------------------------------ | | | | | | Ancestral Lands Mission: It is the mission of the Southwest Conservatio | | n Corps to "Leading our Nations back to ecological and culture well-bein | | g" | | | | THE ANCESTRAL LANDS PROGRAM IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO ENGAGE NATIVE | | AMERICAN YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS.  THE ADULT CREW IS OPEN TO THE AGES OF | | 18 - 30, WHO ARE LOCAL TO THE HOPI COMMUNITY. | | | |  AMERICORPS PROGRAM OVERVIEW  – BETTER THE LAND – BETTER YOURSELF! | | | | The Southwest Conservation Corps Ancestral Lands Program (SCC-AL) | | engages motivated young adults, ages 18-30, to complete challenging and | | impactful conservation and service projects throughout Colorado, | | Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Projects may include, trail construction & | | maintenance, habitat improvement, invasive species mapping and | | monitoring using GPS/GIS, hazardous fuels reduction, re-vegetation and | | local environmental service projects.  Crews may also complete technical | | and/or specialized projects depending on project partner needs, | | including disaster relief if the opportunity arises. | | | | ANCESTRAL LANDS HOPI CREW MEMBER | | | | AL crews consist of 3 members and 2 leaders to complete a team of 5. | | Schedule may vary depending on location and program. SCC-AL crews work | | in a variety of national parks, national forests and other areas | | throughout the Southwest. Crews prepare all their own meals and work | | together as a group to complete all the necessary chores. | | Our programs focus on place based learning, life skills development, | | appreciation of diversity, civic responsibility and career development. | | SCC also provides an opportunity for Corpsmembers to learn about the | | local environment, environmental issues and introduces individuals to | | recreation and resource management careers.  This crew will focus on | | various relief efforts happening on Hopi in response to COVID-19. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+

Required Skills

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

COMMITMENT – AmeriCorps members must make a strong commitment to complete all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training and national service.  Members must commit to participating in all crew activities, including service days in local communities.

SAFETY -You will be expected to take a serious attitude toward safety all day and every day. This means coming to work properly prepared with Personal Protective Equipment every day.

PROFESSIONALISM – AmeriCorps members must be willing to appropriately represent the SCC Program and AmeriCorps both during project work, and in the communities we serve.

TEAMWORK – We work, camp, and live together as part of a tight knit and efficient team. AmeriCorps members must be willing to work hard, participate as part of our team.

TECHNOLOGY – The use of technology, including cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, and other battery powered devices is not allowed during all work, chore, group and meal times as well as during de-rigs and rig-up.  Corpsmembers must agree that they will not use these types of technology while participating in these activities and realize that technology use is strictly regulated by SCC Ancestral Lands policy and by SCC-AL staff and crew leaders.

SUBSTANCE FREE – IN ACCORDANCE TO A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE, ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND DRUGS ARE PROHIBITED WHILE PARTICIPATING IN AMERICORPS AND SCC ACTIVITIES AND WHILE ON SCC-AL HOPI PROPERTY.

FITNESS – AmeriCorps members are expected to complete projects that involve heavy lifting, hiking, and living outdoors for an extended period of time.

Required Experience

*Field, or firefighting experience helpful but not required.

*Must be physically capable of working 8-10 hour day "Hitches"

*Must be willing to camp for up to 8 to 10 days in the back country

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

COMMITMENT – AmeriCorps members must make a strong commitment to complete all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training and national service.  Members must commit to participating in all crew activities, including service days in local communities.

SAFETY -You will be expected to take a serious attitude toward safety all day and every day. This means coming to work properly prepared with Personal Protective Equipment every day.

PROFESSIONALISM – AmeriCorps members must be willing to appropriately represent the SCC Program and AmeriCorps both during project work, and in the communities we serve.

TEAMWORK – We work, camp, and live together as part of a tight knit and efficient team. AmeriCorps members must be willing to work hard, participate as part of our team.

TECHNOLOGY – The use of technology, including cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, and other battery powered devices is not allowed during all work, chore, group and meal times as well as during de-rigs and rig-up.  Corpsmembers must agree that they will not use these types of technology while participating in these activities and realize that technology use is strictly regulated by SCC Ancestral Lands policy and by SCC-AL staff and crew leaders.

SUBSTANCE FREE – IN ACCORDANCE TO A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE, ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND DRUGS ARE PROHIBITED WHILE PARTICIPATING IN AMERICORPS AND SCC ACTIVITIES AND WHILE ON SCC-AL HOPI PROPERTY.

FITNESS – AmeriCorps members are expected to complete projects that involve heavy lifting, hiking, and living outdoors for an extended period of time.