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Fall Flagstaff Crew Leader
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Arizona Conservation Corps
Flagstaff, AZ (In Person)
$53,300 Salary, Full-Time
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Loading... Fall Flagstaff Crew Leader Save Job Arizona Conservation Corps Flagstaff, Arizona Facebook Email Copy URL Job Type AmeriCorps Salary $925•$1,125 per week Deadline Jul 03, 2026 Min. Experience 0•1 year
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AZCC 2026
Fall Flagstaff Crew Leader Reports to:Program Coordinators Location:
Flagstaff, Arizona 2500 N Rose Street, Ste 101 Flagstaff, AZ 86004Status:
Seasonal, Full-time, Camping Program Date s: 08/24/26•12/11/26Wages:
$925-1125/week, depending on prior experience and certifications. ($750/week during the initial training weeks) Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) engages motivated young adults, ages 18•30, to complete challenging and impactful conservation and service projects throughout the western United States. AZCC crews serve in a variety of National Parks, National Forests, and other public areas. Projects may include trail construction & maintenance, habitat improvement, hazardous fuels reduction, historic preservation, chemical and mechanical invasive plant removal, and local environmental service projects. AZCC provides opportunities for members to learn about the local environment and conservation issues throughout the duration of the program. Selected members are placed on a crew that will then collaborate to perform project work. Project work may vary due to seasonality and environmental safety concerns. Projects that crews typically work on may include, but are not limited to: Trail construction and maintenance Invasive species management, including pesticide application Habitat restoration Fence installation/repair Land Management Inventory and Mapping Fire fuels reduction National Disaster Relief for up to 30 days at a time Community servicePosition Summary:
The Crew Leader 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. The standard schedule generally consists of a two-week hitch cycle with 8 days in the field as a crew and 6 days off, with some exceptions for irregular program needs. 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 the project (Wednesday, the Ninth Day). While out on hitch, crews camp, prepare all meals, complete project work, and do chores together as a team. Because of the nature of this work schedule, time off will not be permitted during hitches, and program participants are expected to plan accordingly. The Crew Leader position requires patience, a consistently positive mental attitude, mentorship, technical aptitude, focus on efficiency, and a high level of competence in the outdoors. There is also a significant administrative component to this position, as the Leader is responsible for approving timesheets, managing crew budget and receipts, and submitting timely Post-Hitch Accomplishments, just to name a few. Finally, crew leaders must exhibit the ability to effectively work on teams with people from a variety of populations and communities.Responsibilities:
Leadership & Mentorship Mentor assistant crew leader: provide valuable feedback, give opportunities for growth, delegate responsibilities, and encourage technical and leadership skill development. 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, and refraining from the use of 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 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, and 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 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 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 the 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 duties). Preferred Qualifications or a Strong Desire to Grow in theFollowing:
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. Strong conflict resolution skills. Technical trails, crosscut or chainsaw, rock work, or other applicable experience & certifications. Sense of humor, spirit of adventure, and desire to make a positive difference and promote leadership in others.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 such as Wilderness First Aid, Leave No Trace, outdoor living, crew culture, and goal setting. Depending on project needs, crews may receive instruction in herbicide, crosscut saw, chainsaw, or other specialized equipment use. Informal training will continue throughout the term in areas such as 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 participants 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. Any questions can be addressed to: Shonto Greyeyes Program Director Shonto@conservationlegacy.org We will be collecting applications on a rolling basis until July 3rd and early applications are highly encouraged. 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.How To Apply Apply here:
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