Term Length

Full-time, temporary, 450 hour or 900 hour

Location

Southern Arizona

Living Stipend (pay)

$400/week

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

9/5/2022 to 12/9/2022 or 3/10/2023

 

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

Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) engages motivated Indigenous 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. AZCC provides opportunities for members to learn about the local environment and issues surrounding conservation. 

AZCC crews work in a variety of National Parks, National Forests, and other public areas. Selected members are placed on a crew that will then collaborate to perform project work.  AZCC is a non-residential program and does not offer housing.  Gear and equipment rental is available upon request.

Tohono O’odham Nation has been partnering with AZCC in conservation since 2018. TON crews have worked on traditional O’odham lands in partnership with the National Park Service and U. S. Forest Service, completing river restoration, traditional site restoration, resource inventory, fence construction, trail restoration, public education, and visitor interpretation work. TOHONO O’ODHAM CONSERVATION CREW IS HIRING NOW – O'odham COMMUNITY MEMBERS who will be conducting conservation/ natural resource stewardship work in 2022 and 2023.

 

AZCC Corpsmember Position Description

Participation and Expedition Behavior:

Work effectively as a member of a team Contribute to a safe learning environment; no harassment of others for any reason. Participate in all aspects of the program, including conservation projects, education, training, and national service Effectively communicate and discuss ideas and concerns with leaders, crew, and staff Learn skills and apply them to carry out service work requirements effectively Appropriately always represent the program and community while on project

 

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.