Position Title: River Operations Assistant - AmeriCorps Individual Placement Member

Conservation Legacy Program: Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps

Site Location: Grand Canyon National Park

20 S Entrance Rd, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 5/4/2026
• End Date: 10/30/2026
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 Hours – 26 Weeks

Purpose:

It is the mission of the Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps to "lead our nations back to cultural and ecological well-being." The Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps has offices in Acoma, Albuquerque, Gallup (Navajo Nation), Zuni, and Hopi. Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps serves local Indigenous communities in the regions we operate.

Grand Canyon's River Operations Program is dedicated to protecting and managing the natural and cultural resources of the Colorado River by providing administrative access. Through education and advocacy, this program aims to support park users and staff in fulfilling the NPS mission on the Colorado River in GRCA.

The GRCA River Operations Program plays a critical role creating a safe, organized, properly maintained operation on and off the Colorado River. A River Operations Assistance Individual Placement would contribute to NPS and public safety, environmental stewardship, and assist with the NPS and GRCA missions that would be carried out through the position description. Said Individual Placement would strengthen the logistical processes, warehouse management needs, and capacity of the program.

Description of Duties:

Responsibilities include supporting boat operations, river management, and public engagement initiatives. The Individual Placement will assist with river operations warehouse activities, which encompass vehicle transport, coordination of boat logistics, menu planning, food procurement and packing, and general river operations procedures.

The Individual Placement will support federal land managers by facilitating administrative processes related to river access and the stewardship of natural and cultural resources along 277 miles of the Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park. Key responsibilities include monitoring campsite and resource impacts in alignment with the Colorado River Management Plan, conducting archaeological site assessments, and participating in Grand Canyon Youth Partners in Science river expeditions in collaboration with U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) staff.

1. Boat Operations
   
   1. Support boat operations, including preparation, loading/unloading, and assisting with on-water activities.
   2. Contribute to river operations warehouse activities, including vehicle transport and coordination of boat logistics, menu planning and food procurement, packing and organizing supplies for river expeditions, and supporting general river operations procedures
2. River Management
   1. Assist with river management tasks such as monitoring campsite conditions and ensuring compliance with operational protocols.
3. Public Engagement
   1. Participate in public engagement initiatives, including interacting with partner organizations and providing educational support to the public during river trips.

Minimum Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.
• At least 17 years of age.
• Has 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 award.
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be capable of operating a truck with a trailer and proficient with loading and unloading operations.
• Pervious river experience.

Our Commitment:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work 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. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:

• Typically, this position is expected to serve Monday to Friday, 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.
• River Safety and Operations Training: Covers boating techniques, emergency response, and personal protective equipment use.
• Logistics and Warehouse Orientation: Instruction on vehicle handling, inventory management, and food safety protocols.
• Environmental and Cultural Resource Awareness: Training on minimizing impact and respecting sensitive sites.
• Public Engagement and Communication Skills: Guidance on interacting with visitors and partner organizations professionally.

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50
• Living Allowance of $600 per week.
• Additional Benefit of $100 per week.
• Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest 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.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Teiyanknei Chee – ALCC IP Program Coordinator | tchee@conservationlegacy.org

Ronda Newton – Acting River Operations Program Manager (GRCA) | Ronda_Newton@nps.gov

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, 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 reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

This position will close on March 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)