+--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | | | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Location | Zuni, NM | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Living Allowance | +----------------------------------- | | | ------------------------------------ | | | ---+ | | | | $$300 per week. BENEFITS: Food pro | | | vided while in the field, uniforms, | | | | | | | | PPE, certifications, and training' | | | s. | | | | | | | +----------------------------------- | | | ------------------------------------ | | | ---+ | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | AmeriCorps Award | AmeriCorps member are eligible for | | | an AmeriCorps education award upon | | | successful completion of the | | | program. Value of the education | | | award is $2,960.00. 900 HOUR | | | POSITION. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Ages | 18 - 32 | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Start Date | April 22, 2018 | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
Ancestral Lands Vision: "Leading our Nations back to ecological and culture well-being"
Southwest Conservation Corps’ Mission: It is the mission of the Southwest Conservation Corps to empower individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities and the environment.
The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a non-profit, AmeriCorps-affiliated organization. The SCC selects young adults, ages 16-30, to complete conservation work projects on public lands throughout the Southwest. SCC programs encourage environmental stewardship, foster community partnerships, and emphasize experiential learning. The majority of SCC’s programs are residential programs, with crews camping in either front-country or back-country settings for 4-10 day periods; schedules may vary by program and region. SCC serves a diverse population that is representative of the Southwest; including youth, graduates, veterans, and a cross-section of ethnicities and income levels.
ANCESTRAL LANDS (AL) -engages Native youth and young adults in meaningful conservation projects on Native Lands. With programs in Acoma Pueblo, Navajo Nation, and Zuni Pueblo and Hopi; Ancestral Lands crews have being working on projects from historical preservation, traditional agriculture, chainsaw crews, hiking clubs, stream restoration, fencing, trail construction and more. The Ancestral Lands program also aims to incorporate traditional culture and language as part of crew lifestyle and project work.
SCC EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THEIR LIVES, THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT. The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a local, non-profit, AmeriCorps-affiliated organization with offices in Zuni Pueblo, Durango, Acoma Pueblo, Gallup, Hopi, and Salida. SCC selects young adults, ages 18-30, to complete conservation work projects on public lands through the Southwest. SCC programs encourage environmental stewardship, foster community partnerships, and emphasize experiential learning. The majority of SCC’s programs are residential programs, with crews camping in either front or backcountry settings for 9-11 day periods; schedules may vary by program and region. SCC serves a diverse population that is representative of the Southwest; including youth, graduates, and a cross-section of ethnicities and income levels
SUMMARY:
Southwest Conservation Corps’ Crew Members perform many roles and are the key to our program’s success. The position is also multi-faceted and demanding, but with opportunity for enormous rewards. Successful candidates will demonstrate high standards, compassion, excellent judgment, and the desire to devote themselves (at least seasonally!) to the environment. The Crew Member position requires a dedication to teamwork and learning technical skills, and a high level of comfort in the outdoors.
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 – participants must be willing to follow all SCC policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent Southwest Conservation Corps and AmeriCorps. CLDP participants are also required to be TOLERANT OF DIVERSITY; respecting the differences of others.
TEAMWORK – members must be willing to demonstrate teamwork and respect for others and a commitment to group decisions.
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. Members must agree to not use these types of technology while participating in these activities and must agree to help regulate this important SCC policy when in a leadership position.
SUBSTANCE FREE – Participants MUST be willing and able to refrain from tobacco products, alcohol, and/or drugs while participating in the SCC program.
FITNESS – Projects involve hiking, heavy lifting and repetitive motions. SCC projects are physically demanding!!! Projects can sometimes take place at elevations well above 8,500 feet. CLDP participants should be ready to confront these conditions while being able to help and encourage crew members.
CITIZENSHIP – Corpsmember must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident
AMERICORPS EDUCATION AWARD
Crew Leader's are not eligible for the Americorps Ed. award.
CULTURAL RE-CONNECTION AND EDUCATION: AC crew members and leaders are to be open minded on cultural re-connection and education opportunities. AC CLDP crew members and leaders are encouraged to participate in cultural and education crew activities.
Required Experience
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 – participants must be willing to follow all SCC policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent Southwest Conservation Corps and AmeriCorps. CLDP participants are also required to be TOLERANT OF DIVERSITY; respecting the differences of others.
TEAMWORK – members must be willing to demonstrate teamwork and respect for others and a commitment to group decisions.
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. Members must agree to not use these types of technology while participating in these activities and must agree to help regulate this important SCC policy when in a leadership position.
SUBSTANCE FREE – Participants MUST be willing and able to refrain from tobacco products, alcohol, and/or drugs while participating in the SCC program.
FITNESS – Projects involve hiking, heavy lifting and repetitive motions. SCC projects are physically demanding!!! Projects can sometimes take place at elevations well above 8,500 feet. CLDP participants should be ready to confront these conditions while being able to help and encourage crew members.
CITIZENSHIP – Corpsmember must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident
AMERICORPS EDUCATION AWARD
Crew Leader's are not eligible for the Americorps Ed. award.
CULTURAL RE-CONNECTION AND EDUCATION: AC crew members and leaders are to be open minded on cultural re-connection and education opportunities. AC CLDP crew members and leaders are encouraged to participate in cultural and education crew activities.