Position Title: ALCC Day Crew Member – AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy Program: Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps- Albuquerque
Site Location: Albuquerque, NM
7851 C 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105
Terms of Service:
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- End Date: 12/11/2026
- AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 450 hour
Purpose:
"Leading our Nations back to ecological and cultural well-being"
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, 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.
The day crew works on various projects in and around Albuquerque.
Description of Duties:
Participation and Expedition Behavior
• Work effectively as a member of a team
• Contribute to a safe and professional learning environment; harassment in any for will not be tolerated
• Participate in all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training and national service
• Effectively communicate, discuss, and express ideas & concerns with leaders, crew, and staff
• Learn skills and apply them to effectively implement service work requirements
• Appropriately represent the program and community while on project
Safety and Judgement
• Perceive and effectively communicate environmental and work hazards with crew and leader
• Effectively perceive, understand, and follow direction
• Stay alert and focused while traveling and working in varied weather conditions & environments
• Act with compassion toward crew members, leaders, and staff
• If taking prescription medications, participants must be able to maintain proper dosage by self-administering medication, without the assistance of others
Environmental Ethics
• Learn and practice Leave No Trace techniques
• Adhere to land management protocols put in place by ALCC & project partners
Outdoor Skills and Fitness
• Learn and safely perform fundamental outdoor living/travel and work skills as appropriate to the project
Qualifications:
- United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
- At least 17 years of age; 18 if on a chainsaw crew
- 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 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 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.
- **A crew can change based off of projects changing; changes may include type of projects, duration of project, and location: local to camping or vice versa**
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 Herbicide/Pesticide Training. ALCC may provide further trainings dependent on crew needs.
Benefits:
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1956.35
- Living Allowance of $480 per week.
- Additional Benefit of $170 per week.
- Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
- Childcare 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:
Amber Chapo - Albuquerque Program Manager
- email: achapo@conservationlegacy.org
Isaiah Garcia - Albuquerque Community and Urban Forestry Coordinator
Elijah Lujan - Albuquerque/Isleta Program Coordinator
- email - elujan@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.
