START DATE: January 21, 2020
END DATE: May 22, 2020
STATUS: 675-hour AmeriCorps Service Term (subject to change)
STIPEND: $295/week
LOCATION: Flagstaff, AZ
BENEFITS: AmeriCorps Education Award; Paid training; Food budget while on hitch; Employee Assistance Program
Summary:
ARIZONA CONSERVATION CORPS (AZCC):
Arizona Conservation Corps, a program of Conservation Legacy, aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s. This AZCC crew is focused on connecting young adults (ages 21-25) ASPIRING TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS with conservation service work projects on public lands. AZCC operates programs across Arizona that engage individuals and strengthen communities through service and conservation. AZCC has program offices in Flagstaff, the White Mountains, and Tucson. This crew operates out of Flagstaff.
FIELD CREW PROJECT WORK:
AZCC works with a variety of land management agencies in Arizona, such as the United States Forest Service, National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management. Projects vary across crews and locations, but can include trail construction and maintenance, ecosystem restoration, fencing projects, invasive species removal, herbicide application and more.
TRAINING
The term begins with an orientation: crew member training will consist of Wilderness First Aid, Leave No Trace, Outdoor Living, Crew Culture and Diversity, and goal setting. Depending on project needs, crews have possible specialized opportunities for instruction in herbicide handling, crosscut or chainsaw use and safety. The goal of the Leadership Development Program is to provide participants with a variety of trainings focused on technical skills, teambuilding and interpersonal skills. Peer-led activities and informal trainings will continue throughout the term to prepare members for leadership roles within the conservation corps setting. Upon completion of the Leadership Development Program, members are encouraged to apply for Assistant Crew Leader, Crew Leader and Youth Conservation Corps Mentor positions.
EXPECTATIONS:
AZCC is a drug-free organization; alcohol and illegal substances are prohibited. AZCC is an independent, non-residential program. The crew member must supply his/her/their own personal outdoor gear and equipment such as a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, day pack, multi-day pack, work pants, hiking/work boots, etc. A suggested gear-list will be provided prior to starting the term of service. AZCC will provide the tools, personal protective gear, budget for crew meals and transportation to projects. Additionally, AZCC has pro-deals and some gear available to borrow.
SCHEDULE:
The typical schedule is ten-hour days; either four days on with three days off, or eight to nine days on with six days off. Depending on proximity to the work site, crews either return to town or camp at the project site (we refer to this as a “hitch”) for its duration. The day starts at 7:00 AM with a stretch circle and safety meeting, includes two fifteen-minute breaks and a half hour break for lunch, and concludes at 5:30 PM.
COMPENSATION:
Crew members receive an AmeriCorps living stipend of $295/week, before taxes, issued bi-weekly. Upon completion of the term, the crew member will receive an education award. The education award can to be used for paying off federal student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college.
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 provide some accommodations, excepting that which 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. These requirements are written the same for all positions and therefore may not apply directly to your particular position.
PARTICIPATION AND EXPEDITION BEHAVIOR:
SAFETY AND JUDGMENT:
ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS:
SUBSTANCE FREE:
In accordance to a drug free workplace, alcohol and drugs are prohibited while participating in AmeriCorps and program activities and while on organization property.
Required Skills Required Experience
• Exceptionally strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a propensity to take things apart and see how they work. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with interpersonal and influencing skills (at all levels internally, externally, and cross-functionally). • Self-directed and self-motivated with a demonstrated strength in planning, organizing, and project management skills to meet deadlines. • Proficient with MS Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access. • Familiarity with statistical report packages. Examples may include: Tableau, SAS VA, and Power BI. • Familiarity with authoring software, such as GhostDraft Studio.