JOB DETAILS Actively Recruiting : Yes Position title : AZCC 2025 Spring Flagstaff Crew Lead Type of Position : Crew Leader Town, City, Park, etc : Flagstaff State / Territory : Arizona Benefits : Housing – Primarily Camping Project/Program Focus : Forestry, Habitat Restoration, Herbicide Application, Invasive Species Management, Native Plants, Other, Trails Application Link: www.azcorps.org/leader-positions ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) offers opportunities throughout the entire calendar year from offices located in Flagstaff and Tucson, AZ. AZCC operates a continuum of programs, from community-based initiatives for younger teens to residential camping crews for high school and college-aged individuals, along with leadership programs for college graduates and job training programs specifically for current-era veterans. Programs are operated in partnership with public land management agencies and AmeriCorps. AZCC service projects take place throughout the state of Arizona. On most projects, Corpsmembers work and learn together in teams with up to six crew members, an Assistant Crew Leader, and a Crew Leader. AZCC has both field and local crews and offers a diverse experience for members. Projects include, but are not limited to, fuels reduction, desert restoration, tree planting, trail-building and maintenance, community service projects, fencing, and non-native plant removal. AZCC also offers Individual Placements with land management agencies throughout the Southwest. POSITION DESCRIPTION Reports to: Program Coordinators Locations: Flagstaff, Arizona Status: Seasonal, Full-time, Camping Program Dates: February 10th – August 15th, 2025 (dates may vary depending on weather & project availability) Wages: $925-1125/week, depending on prior experience and certifications. Benefits: Health benefits eligible. Employee Assistance Program provided. Food provided while in the field. Uniforms and personal protective equipment also provided. Training: The term begins with an intensive leadership training focused on practicing outdoor leadership skills, goal setting, technical and field skills, and understanding AZCC procedures/policies. Leads will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities. Following leadership training, Corpsmembers will join leaders for orientation. This week-long orientation will include trainings in Wilderness First Aid, Leave No Trace, outdoor living, crew culture and diversity, and goal setting. Depending on project needs, crews have possible specialized opportunities for instruction in herbicide handling, crosscut or chainsaw use, and safety. Informal training will continue throughout the term with on-the-ground skills training in tool maintenance, plant identification, and overview of public land management agencies. Housing: AZCC is an independent, non-residential program – we do not provide housing. It is advised that all members supply their own outdoor gear and equipment such as a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, day pack, multi-day pack, work pants, hiking/work boots, etc. because rental supplies are limited and given out on a first-come first-served basis. A suggested gear list will be provided before starting the term of service. AZCC will provide the tools, personal protective gear, crew meal budget, and project transportation. Additionally, AZCC has Pro Deals opportunities to receive discounts on some outdoor gear brands. Application closes: January 31st, 2025 POSITION SUMMARY The Crew Leader II position is an opportunity to 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 a two-week hitch cycle with 8 days in the field as a crew unit and 6 days out of the field with some exceptions. Crew Leaders are required to come in for an additional day each hitch cycle to complete administrative duties and check-ins with program staff, typically the day after returning from project. On-hitch, crews camp together, prepare all meals together, and work together as a group to complete all projects and chores. The Crew Leader II position requires patience, a consistently positive mental attitude, mentorship, technical aptitude, focus on efficiency, and a high level of competence in the outdoors. It also involves an administration role, where weekly paperwork is due in a timely manner to supervisors. Finally, crew leaders must exhibit the ability to effectively work on diverse teams and those from a variety of populations and communities. RESPONSIBILITIES Mentor assistant crew leader: provide valuable feedback, give opportunities for growth, delegate responsibilities, and encourage technical and leadership skill development. Understand and integrate Conservation Legacy’s DEI vision and values (diversity, equity, and inclusion) within crew community context. 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 safe, healthy, cohesive, other-centered and team-oriented community. Follow and enforce all policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent the program. This includes creating a substance-free work environment, refraining from the use of tobacco products, alcohol, and drugs while involved in the program. PROJECT MANAGEMENT & IMPLEMENTATION Train, motivate and supervise a crew of young adults to efficiently complete tasks and objectives outlined in conservation projects, while working long hours and managing high quality of work and crew morale. Think critically to resolve issues and solve problems, requesting assistance or help when needed. Communicate & coordinate logistics with project partners, Assistant Crew Leader (or Crew Leader in Development), & staff. SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT Monitor, manage, and promote the holistic health of the crew, including physical and emotional (intimidation free community environment) safety. Exhibit strong situational awareness & promote a culture of safety. Transport crew and equipment safely in organizational vans or large SUVs with trailers in accordance with CL Driver policy. Manage and document incidents in the field and activate incident response system, if needed, per Conservation Legacy policy. ADMINISTRATION Thorough documentation of crew hours, accomplishments, disciplinary actions taken, and incident response according to Conservation Legacy policy and procedure. Manage food budget and credit card for purchases. Track and submit credit card receipts for all expenses every month. CAMP MANAGEMENT Oversee, manage, and assign camp chores (or camp tasks). Monitor and manage crew community needs in camp. Instruct crew in how to create a safe, hygienic, and tidy camp environment while mitigating crew caused impacts to campsites, practicing minimum impact camping techniques. Maintain all program policies and procedures in camp environment. Leading a camping crew is an intensive commitment requiring a continuous physical presence. Leaders must remain physically present, and cognitively and emotionally available to support community and individual crew member needs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Full commitment to the program and its mission. Understanding of and experience with the mission and field management considerations of conservation corps and public land agencies. Leadership, management, and supervisory experience with youth or young adults. Must hold current advanced medical certification (for backcountry crews: 80 hours Wilderness First Responder with CPR/AED or higher; for front country crews: 24 hours Wilderness First Aid with CPR/AED or higher) or be willing to receive certification prior to start date. Ability to effectively manage all aspects of crew life and production within a 40-50-hour work week including managing projects, camping, and programmatic policies and integrity throughout. Flexibility, adaptability, and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment. Willingness to participate in community-building activities and solution-oriented problem solving with peer leaders. Able to work long days in adverse conditions. Must be able to speak, understand and write English. High School diploma or GED certificate. Must be over the age of 21 or have possessed a driver’s license for 3 or more years without any restrictions (to pass minimum insurability requirements for crew transport driving duties). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with experiential and/or environmental education. Experience with backpacking, wilderness living and travel. Facilitation and team-building experience with diverse groups of people. Time-management skills and ability to work independently as well as with others. Technical trails, Crosscut or Chainsaw experience. Sense of humor, spirit of adventure, and desire to make a positive difference and promote leadership in others. 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, 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 accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager. J-18808-Ljbffr
