Term Length

Full-time, temporary, 4-6 months

Location

Ganado, AZ

Living Stipend (pay)

$600.00/week + $130.00/week housing stipend

AmeriCorps Award

Members are eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the term.  Education award amount is dependent upon length of service

Ages

17-30

Dates

June-November 2024

 

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

Program and Position Summary:

Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (ALCC) engages motivated young adults, ages 18 - 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.

Located in Lok’aah niteel (Ganado, AZ) Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps - Diné Office is here to offer job access and skills training for Diné youth and young adults across the many washes, canyons, and valley areas that surround Diné Bikéyah, we are also surrounded by many Pueblos that are always welcome to apply to our office as well. Here in the Diné Office, we strive to build an inclusive, safe, and strong community. Established in 2013, the ALCC Diné Office is here to lay the foundation of workforce development and skills sharing for Native youth and young adults who are interested in the field of forestry and land management. We nurture partnerships with various National Parks, Public and private Lands, Indigenous Nations, and other Non-Profits in the Southwestern United States. We aim to cultivate partnerships with other Peoples and Nations to launch our members into the workforce with cultural respect, and the skills to tackle any occupation for their futures.

 

ALCC Corpsmember Position Description: Participation and Expedition Behavior: The Crew members will work on a small team to manage the Hubbell Trading Post NRA’s agricultural and livestock operations. Duties will include field preparation, irrigation, planting, weeding and thinning crops, and taking care of chickens, goats, sheep, horses, and other livestock owned by the Park. The Crew Member will occasionally work with high school kids to teach farming techniques and will also provide presentations to the public during park events.

 

Safety and Judgment:

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 Act with compassion toward crew members, leaders, and staff If taking prescription medications, participants must be able to maintain proper dosage by self-medicating without assistance from others.

 

Environmental Ethics:

Learn and practice ‘Leave no Trace’ techniques

 

Outdoor Skills and Fitness:

Learn and safely perform fundamental outdoor living/travel and work skills as appropriate to the project.