ALCC - Hopi Hiking Club Leader

Overview

Title: Hopi Hiking Club Leader

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Status: Seasonal, Full-time, Local Program

Dates: April 20, 2026 - July 31, 2026

Wages: $20-25 per hour, depending on prior experience and certifications, plus overtime.

Benefits: Health benefits eligible, Paid time off, Sick time

Training: Trainings will be provided by ALCC

Housing: Housing is not provided

Final date to receive applications: April 20, 2026

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.

Position Summary:

The Crew Leader I 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 Monday – Friday, 8-hour workdays, plus occasional overtime. Crew Leaders may also be required to come into the office to complete administrative duties and check-ins with program staff.

The Crew Leader I 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 dynamic teams and those from a variety of communities.

The Hiking Club was created for kids ranging from 3rd-8th grade to have access to the outdoors to explore, create connections and memories with each other. Participants gain a deeper understanding and relationship with their ancestral lands and lifeways. Some activities include going to sacred sites and dwellings, learning dry land farming from our local farm corps program, and up to 2-hour hikes in and around Acoma Pueblo.

The Hiking Club will consist of 2 crew leads and up to 8 participants per session. Five weeks of training and preparation (including 1 week of training requiring camping), 3 two-week sessions, a week of prep in between sessions and a reporting/wrap up week.

The leaders are responsible for the safety and well-being of participants. The leaders will manage a budget for food and gear. They will be responsible for recruiting participants, creating activities and itinerary for each session. The leaders will be in constant communication with parents, staff, and local partners to ensure a smooth collaboration among the community, our program and partnerships. The leaders will identify knowledge keepers around the community to foster traditional language learning and teachings with hiking club participants.

Responsibilities:

• Mentor youth participants: provide valuable feedback, give opportunities for growth, delegate responsibilities, and encourage leadership development.
• Facilitate intentional discussions via informal lessons to contribute to the youth's personal growth and group dynamics.
• Promote individual 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

• Motivate and supervise a group…