Position Title: Assistant Crew Leader – AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps

Site Location: Gallup, New Mexico

Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps Gallup Office

207 S 2nd Street

Gallup, New Mexico 

 

Terms of Service:

Start Date: 09/01/2025End Date: 03/20/2026AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900hr slot

 

Purpose:

"Leading our Nations back to ecological and cultural well-being" 

Program and Position Summary:

Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (ALCC) engages motivated young adults, , to complete challenging and impactful conservation and service projects throughout the western United States. Projects may include trail construction & maintenance, habitat improvement, hazardous fuels reduction, re-vegetation, historic preservation, and local environmental service projects. ALCC provides opportunities for members to learn about and connect with the environment, issues surrounding conservation, and local Indigenous values. 

ALCC crews work in a variety of National Parks, National Forests, tribal lands and other public areas. Selected members are placed on a crew which will then collaborate to perform project work.  ALCC is a non-residential program and does not offer housing.  Gear and equipment rental is available upon request. 

Description of Duties:

 Essential Skills:

Critical thinking and ability to resolve issues and solve problemsAbility to exercise judgment and make decisions in dynamic situationsWillingness to learn and be a part of a community of peer leadersWillingness to foster open and healthy communication with crew leader and crewMust be adaptive, patient, and able to maintain a positive perspective on crew Willingness to commit fully to the program and its mission for the full duration of termWillingness to learn and be a part of a dynamic community of peer leadersMust bring and maintain a positive perspective throughout termMust respect the dignity and diverse lifestyles of Indigenous peopleMust be able to work long days in adverse conditionsFrequently required to walk, hike, sit and talk or listen

 

Project Management & Implementation - assistant leaders will be trained and expected to demonstrate progressing ability in the skills listed below 

Train and motivate a crew of 5 young adults to efficiently complete conservation projects on public lands  Delegation of project work & investment among crew leader and crew Manage the on-the-ground quality and quantity of project work Think critically to resolve issues and solve problems Communicate effectively & coordinate logistics with project partners, crew leader, & ALCC staff

- Assistant crew leaders are not required to have all this experience but will be mentored in obtaining these experiences. The assistant crew leader will work with the Crew Leader to foster a culture of accountability and safety within the crew.

Manage, supervise, and lead the day-to-day details of project work. Implement skills training on worksite and facilitate intentional discussions via informal lessons to contribute to the crew’s personal growth and group dynamics Promote individual corps member development and a healthy community Must be willing to follow and enforce all AL policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent Ancestral Lands. This includes creating a substance free work environment, refraining from the use of tobacco products, alcohol, and drugs while involved in the program.

Safety & Risk Management 

Monitor, manage, and promote the crew’s physical and emotional safety on and off the work site Exhibit strong situational awareness & promote a culture of safety Transport crew and equipment safely in ALCC’s vehicles with trailers

Administration - assists the Crew Leader in completing professional documentation of daily and weekly reports, corps member and peer evaluations, disciplinary action forms, incident reports, etc. 

 

Qualifications:

United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alienAt least 21 years of ageHave a driver's license and insurable driving recordHas received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education awardAgrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.

Physical Requirements:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. 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.

 

Time Requirements:

Typically, this position is expected to serve [blank-day] to [blank-day], but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

 

Orientation and Training:

Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.

 

Benefits:

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award depending on term lengthLiving Allowance of $580 per week.Additional Benefit of $118.28 per week.Healthcare Coverage if Eligible Childcare Coverage if EligibleLoan forbearance if EligibleInterest Payments if Eligible 

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

 

Contact ALCC Navajo office staff if you have any questions!,

Jenissa Cheschilly, Program Coordinator
jcheschilly@conservationlegacy.org

Kennedy Nelson, Program Coordinator
knelson@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. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. Where a significant portion of the population eligible to be served needs services or information in a language other than English, the recipient shall take reasonable steps to provide written material of the type ordinarily available to the public in appropriate languages.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with AmeriCorps 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.