Position Title: ALCC- Albuquerque NCC Assistant Crew Leader (AmeriCorps)

Conservation Legacy Program: Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps

Site Location: ABQ Office - 7851 C 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 05/11/2026
• End Date: 08/03/2026
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 Hours

Purpose:

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

Program and Position Summary:

Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (ALCC) engages motivated young adults, ages 17 - 30, 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.

Position Summary:

The ALCC Summer NCC Assistant Crew Lead position is an opportunity to help make a difference in young peoples’ lives while completing conservation projects on public and private lands. Leaders will be mentors, educators, and facilitators for young adults, working to promote the health and resiliency of our land, air, and water.

Standard schedule generally consists of 8 days on-hitch (out in the field as a crew unit) and 6 days off with some exceptions. On-hitch, crews camp together, prepare all meals together, and work together as a group to complete all projects and chores.

The ALCC Summer NCC Assistant Crew Lead position will work with Crew Leader to complete administration task, where weekly paperwork is due in a timely manner to supervisors. Finally, the assistant crew leaders must exhibit the ability to effectively work on dynamic teams and those from a variety of communities.

The Native Conservation Corps (NCC) was created in 2010 by NPS staff to provide workforce development, natural resource protection training, and outdoor recreation opportunities for Indigenous youth that are in high school or recently graduated. The crew visits National Parks and Monuments in the southwest for 5-10 days at a time. The Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps- Native Conservation Corps Crew is a program designed for career shadowing within the NPS. Youth participants ages 17 - 19 work alongside NPS staff, learn about career opportunities with the Parks, complete important conservation projects, and explore and enjoy multiple NPS units in the Southwest during their time with the program. Crew members will visit a variety of different parks and go on a 10 day expedition down the Colorado River! This is a great way to network within the National Park Service and learn about job opportunities in National Parks.

Description of Duties

Essential Skills:

• Critical thinking and ability to resolve issues and solve problems

• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions in dynamic situations

• Willingness to learn and be a part of a community of peer leaders

• Willingness to foster open and healthy communication with crew leader and crew

• Must 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 term

• Willingness to learn and be a part of a dynamic community of peer leaders

• Must bring and maintain a positive perspective throughout term

• Must respect the lifestyles of Indigenous people

• Must be able to work long days in adverse conditions

• Frequently 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

Leadership Support - 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 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 alien.
• 17-30 years of age.
• Valid Driver's License and Insurable Driving Record per Personnel Policies.
• Experience on a conservation crew or equivalent experience.
• 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.

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 hitch (Tuesday to Tuesday, 8 days camping- 6 days off) or day work (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.
• There will be an opportunity to extend season into Fall 2026 with our adult conservation crews, depending on performance as a lead during summer season.

Orientation and Training:

• Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
• Potential trainings offered include: Wilderness First Aid, Chainsaw Training, Trails Training, and Crew Leader Development Program. ALCC may provide further trainings dependent on crew needs.

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50
• Living Allowance $580.00 per week
• Additional Benefit of $127.69 per week.
• Loan forbearance 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:

Amber Chapo - Albuquerque Program Manager

• email: achapo@conservationlegacy.org

Isaiah Garcia - Albuquerque Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator

• email: igarcia@conservationlegacy.org

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.