Position: SCC Four Corners – Aztec Ruins National Monument Crew Member
Dates: August 28th – November 9th, 2023
Status: Seasonal, Full-time, Camping Program
Location: Based out of Durango,CO; Project work will be at Aztec Ruins National Monument
Stipend: $600 ($400/week living stipend + $200/week housing stipend)
Ages: 18 – 30
Benefits: $1,374.60 300 hr AmeriCorps Education Award (Value may change depending on term of service), Food provided while in the field, uniform shirts, personal protective equipment. Wilderness First Aid & CPR/AED certification
Southwest Conservation Corps:
The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a program of the non-profit service organization, Conservation Legacy, that is built on the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) that operated from 1933 – 1942. SCC provides youth and young adults opportunities to complete conservation projects primarily on public lands. While serving with SCC, members receive training on job skills, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and environmental stewardship. Programs are developed using a step ladder approach to provide a progression of skill development based on a member’s needs. Members receive a weekly living allowance, training, and an AmeriCorps Education Award (for qualifying individuals).
About the Position
The Aztec Ruins National Monument Crew consists of 2 leaders and 6 members. The crew will be working their entire season at Aztec Ruins in Northern New Mexico. The project work may consist of trail maintenance, trail construction, vegetation management, invasive species removal, maintenance tasks, fencing and facility management.
Crews work primarily in front country locations in all weather conditions. On-hitch, crews camp together, prepare all meals together, and work together as a group to complete all projects and chores. SCC does not provide accommodations off-hitch and Crew Members will be responsible for their own accommodations during that time.
Schedules generally are 8-days on and 6 off. There is a possibility you could work 4-days on and 3-days off, or a variation of schedules requiring all AmeriCorps crew members to show flexibility. All crews will go through a 5-day (unpaid) volunteer orientation (August 28th – September 1st, 2023). This will include a Wilderness First Aid training. Food and space to camp is provided for this training.
Required Skills & Experience
Qualifications:
Participant Essential Eligibility Requirements
Essential eligibility requirements for the program must be met. If you are unable to meet certain requirements, we may be able to assist you with some modification unless it alters the fundamental nature of the program, compromises the health and safety of participants or staff, or places an undue financial or administrative burden on the organization.
Participant and Expedition Behavior
Risk Management and Judgement
Effectively follow direction by others, so that you will be able to successfully manage hazards
Ask clarifying questions when you do not understand a task
Maintain focus during workday, both while traveling and working in varied weather conditions
If taking prescription medications, participants must be able to maintain proper dosage without assistance from others.
Environmental Ethics & Outdoor Skills
Substance Free
Any questions can be sent to:
Greta Binzen, SCC Four Corners Adult Program Coordinator: gbinzen@conservationlegacy.org
Lane Tomassini, SCC Four Corners Adult Program Coordinator: ltomassini@conservationlegacy.org
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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal 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. __
Required Skills
Required Experience
Essential Functions