+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | ------------------ --------------------------------------------------- | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | -------------------------------------- | | LENGTH Full-time, temporary, Residential, lasting at least | | until November 2020 | | LOCATION Acoma Pueblo, NM | | LIVING ALLOWANCE $300 per week. | | AMERICORPS AWARD AmeriCorps member are eligible for an AmeriCorps ed | | ucation award upon successful completion of the program.  Value of the e | | ducation award is dependent upon length of service. 900 hour position. $ | | 2,960.00 Americorps Education Award. | | AGES 17-25 | | START DATE May 18, 2020 | | ------------------ --------------------------------------------------- | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | -------------------------------------- | | | | *THE ACOMA ANCESTRAL LANDS PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIGENOUS | | APPLICANTS LOCAL TO ACOMA/LAGUNA PUEBLO AREA. | | | |   | | | | ANCESTRAL LANDS VISION: "LEADING OUR NATIONS BACK TO ECOLOGICAL AND | | CULTURE WELL-BEING" | | | |   | | | | AMERICORPS PROGRAM OVERVIEW  – BETTER THE LAND – BETTER YOURSELF! | | The Ancestral Lands (AL) Program engages motivated young adults, ages | | 17-25 to complete challenging and impactful conservation and service | | projects throughout the Four Corners Public and tribal lands. This crew | | will have a focus on conservation projects and traditional Acoma | | agricultural practices. The Farm and Conservation crew will have a heavy | | focus on revitalizing Acoma Pueblo's traditional agricultural practices, | | heirloom seeds, traditional knowledge, and traditional foods and will | | operate as a day crew Monday through Friday. The conservation projects | | may include environmental restoration and trails projects and will | | operate as a hitch camp crew for 4 to 8 days.  | | Each crew consists of 3 members and 2 leaders. Crews work in both | | frontcountry and backcountry locations in all types of weather | | conditions. Schedule may vary depending on location and program.  AL | | crews work in tribal lands and 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. | | AL also provides an opportunity for Corpsmembers to learn about the | | local environment, environmental issues and introduces individuals to | | recreation and resource management careers.  | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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.

PROFESSIONALISM – AmeriCorps members must be willing to appropriately represent the AL Program and AmeriCorps.

TEAMWORK – AmeriCorps members must be willing to work hard, participate as part of a 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 AL policy and by 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 AL activities and while on AL 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

Prior Conservation Corps experience helpful but not required. 

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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.

PROFESSIONALISM – AmeriCorps members must be willing to appropriately represent the AL Program and AmeriCorps.

TEAMWORK – AmeriCorps members must be willing to work hard, participate as part of a 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 AL policy and by 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 AL activities and while on AL property.

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