Tucson Roving Assistant Crew Leader

Overview

Actively Recruiting
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Yes
Position title
: 2026 Spring Tucson Roving Assistant Crew Leader
Final date to receive applications
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Type of Position
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Crew Leader
Town, City, Park, etc
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Tucson
State / Territory
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Arizona
Benefits
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Education Award

Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) offers opportunities throughout the calendar year from offices located in Flagstaff and Tucson, AZ. AZCC operates a continuum of programs, from youth programs to leadership and Ameri Corps placements in partnership with public land management agencies and Ameri Corps.

AZCC service projects take place throughout the state of Arizona. On most projects, Corps members work in teams with up to six crew members, an Assistant Crew Leader, and a Crew Leader. Projects include fuels reduction, desert restoration, tree planting, trail-building and maintenance, community service projects, fencing, and non-native plant removal.

Position Title
: 2026 Spring Tucson Roving Assistant Crew Leader – Ameri Corps

Site Location
: AZCC Tucson Office

1443 West Prince Road

Tucson, AZ 85705

Terms of Service
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Purpose

Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) is an Ameri Corps program that 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, invasive plant removal, and local environmental service projects.

AZCC provides opportunities for members to learn about the local environment and conservation issues. Selected members are placed on a crew that will collaborate to perform project work. This is an Ameri Corps position.

Description of Duties

Roving Assistant Crew Leaders (RACL) are responsible for facilitating a positive crew member experience by setting an example of enthusiasm throughout work and camp life. The RACL works with the Crew Leader (CL) to communicate directions, project specifications, and constructive criticism. The RACL will expand their role, learn leadership strategies, and assume management duties including filling in for the CL in project relations or completing paperwork when needed.

While a standard ACL spends the entire field season paired with a CL on one crew, the RACL should expect to be moved between crews from hitch to hitch as needed to fill gaps, split hitches between crews, and spend a mix of time in the field and working with office staff to achieve other objectives. In the event of an ACL resigning, the RACL could be placed as permanent ACL on a specific crew for the remainder of the season.

The RACL should be very flexible in scheduling, travel, and type of work performed week to week.

• Commitment – AZCC participants must commit to all aspects of the program, including conservation projects, education, training, and other crew activities.
• Safety – All participants are required to participate in a culture of safety on their crew during all program activities by being aware of and adhering to program policies, as well as fostering an atmosphere of wellness in the program.
• Professionalism – Participants must be willing to follow all AZCC policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent AZCC.
• Teamwork – Members must be willing to engage in collaboration, respect others, and assist in making group decisions.
• Technology – Projects are often in remote locations. The use of technology will be limited.
• Substance Free – Participants MUST be willing and able to refrain from alcohol and drugs while participating in the AZCC program.

Qualifications

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 17 years of age
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of school to enroll as an Ameri Corps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
• Agrees to provide information to…