American Conservation Experience (ACE) is one of the nation's leaders in conservation, professional development, and immersion in incredible outdoor experiences. ACE is looking for members to come join our leadership team as Assistant Team Leaders serving on meaningful conservation projects all across the nation. ATLs can expect to work with public agencies such as State Parks, the US Forest Service, National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and many other local and non-profit land steward organizations. This opportunity is intended for those looking to learn valuable skills for their career while immersed in a community of like-minded young professionals from around the country. Members typically serve for 13 or 26 weeks on projects including ecological restoration, habitat improvement, forestry, and trail maintenance and construction, all while completing a term of AmeriCorps service. While serving, members typically have 3-6 days off between each project to explore public land and other recreational opportunities with their friends and colleagues. Take your first step towards beginning or advancing your career by applying with us today!
AmeriCorps Team Leader (ATL) - ACE Conservation Crew - Southwest Arizona
Start Date: Immediately
Summary:
ACE is seeking an AmeriCorps Team Leader (ATL) Corps Members committed to working 12 weeks (450 hours) on outdoor conservation projects.
Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
Projects take place throughout the Southwest including Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, and other nearby locations. Common project locations include Coconino National Forest, Grand Canyon National Park, Santa Fe National Forest, Capulin Volcano National Monument, Rainbow Bridge National Monument, and Prescott National Forest.
Benefits:
Members will receive a Living Allowance of $480/week, paid bi-weekly.
Members obtain an Education Award for the amount of $1,824.07 (for 12 weeks) upon successful completion of service.
ACE provides members with food during all project days; members are responsible for providing their own food on off days.
ACE provides members with free housing accommodations during their term of service. When working in or near the Southwest, members spend off days in our hostel-style housing in Flagstaff, Arizona. When working at project sites farther afield, members will be provided housing accommodations in those remote locations. The member will provide their own blankets/pillows/sleeping bag/towels.
Qualifications:
- Strong preference towards members between the ages of 21 - 30 or veterans between 21 - 35 for ACE drive training purposes.
- Strong preference towards members with valid driver's licenses for ACE drive training.
- Has 3 - 6 months of Conservation experience. Preferably with a Conservation Corps.
- Ability to assist in leading and training a team.
- Knowledge of environmental conservation skills, basic environmental education, and outdoor living/camping skills.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse weather conditions and in multiple climates.
- Ability to adapt to the surrounding work environment and conditions that can change frequently.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Conservation Corps members, Crew Leader, partner agency staff, and the general public.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to understand and follow ACE systems and processes
- The candidate must have completed any other AmeriCorps term before beginning this new AmeriCorps term.
- Must be self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision.
- Must maintain timely, effective communication with crew, supervisors
- Must maintain a positive, constructive work environment.
- Must be flexible and possess a high work ethic
- Must help enforce the use of appropriate safety procedures in all tasks.
- Must submit to a criminal history background check before hiring.
Position Description:
As a member of ACE crew, ATL assists Crew Leaders in the logistics and administration of teams of Conservation Corps members performing environmental conservation and restoration projects throughout the Southwest United States. ATLs provide leadership to Corps members, training in technical skills, and lead partial teams of Corps members. ATL also may train Corps members in conservation work skills and outdoor living skills. Work projects are almost exclusively outdoors, involve 80 hours of strenuous physical labor in all weather conditions and climates, and may involve backcountry camping for several days in remote wilderness locations.
ACE projects typically include:
- Trail construction and maintenance
- Invasive species removal
- Habitation restoration
- Fence installation/repair
- Dry and wet stone masonry
- Forest management
- Fire fuels reduction
Typical Duties:
- Assisting in leading crews that are performing conservation work projects
- Assisting the Crew Leader in logistical details of transportation, tools, equipment, living arrangements, field communication, and work project completion.
- Receiving ACE driver training and assisting the Crew Leader in transporting the crew to worksites
- Camping with the crew during projects
- Maintaining and repairing hand/power tools and other equipment as necessary.
- Hiking, backpacking, camping, and cooking outdoors while at front-country or backcountry campsites.
- Organizing and overseeing the efficient and orderly management of the crew camp.
- Overseeing all aspects of the de-rig process and ensuring that all corps members are assigned and perform their de-rig responsibilities properly and thoroughly.
Schedule:
ATL Corps Members work 10 hours daily for 80 hours in a 2-week pay period. While working, Corps Members camp in wilderness areas close to their work site. Between work projects, Corps Members will generally spend their off days at provided housing in Flagstaff, but they may spend off days in other locations during projects further away from Flagstaff. The typical schedules are working 8 days in a row followed by 6 days off OR working 4 days in a row followed by 3 days off, but this can vary based on projects and other factors.
Covid-19:
- ACE Members must verify that they are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 or have requested and been granted a medical or religious exemption to vaccination by the time they start their term.
Please submit a Resume, Cover Letter, and 3 References using the APPLY NOW section in the right-hand corner of this position listing. Rather than a traditional cover letter, please include a motivational statement that describes your interests, skills, professional goals, and other relevant information regarding this opportunity. This is your opportunity to stand out and express why you are a great addition to our teams in your own words.
NOTE: Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Amylee Thornhill, Associate Director of Member Services at athornhill@usaconservation.org.
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