Leadership Opportunities
CREW LEADER
Arizona Conservation Corps’ Crew Leaders perform many roles and are the key to our program’s success. The position is multi-faceted and demanding, but with the opportunity for enormous rewards. Successful candidates will demonstrate resourcefulness, effective communication skills, excellent judgment, maturity, initiative, professionalism, and the desire to devote themselves to a crew experience where the needs of others are placed above oneself. The Crew Leader position requires mentorship, patience, technical aptitude, focus on efficiency, and a high level of comfort in the outdoors. Crew Leaders are ultimately responsible for the successes and shortcomings of the crew.
ASSISTANT CREW LEADER PROGRAM
Based in Tucson and Flagstaff, the Assistant Leader Development Program engages members with some previous experience to complete a variety of conservation projects while also receiving training and certifications to help prepare them for leadership roles with AZCC or other conservation corps.
Youth Leadership
| Position Title | Description | Location | Dates | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YCC Mentor and Intern | YCC Mentors will work in a team of two guiding a crew of up to 8 young adults in conservation projects. | AZ | 2024 | Applications Closed |
Adult Leadership
| Position Title | Location | Dates | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Leader - Phoenix Urban Forestry Crew | Phoenix, AZ | October 2024 - April 2025 | Apply Here |
Veterans Fire Corps Leadership Opportunities
These leadership positions are designed exclusively for individuals who identify as military veterans. Check back later if you don't see specific positions available below! Click the 'Apply Here' link for more information and instructions to apply.
| Position Title | Location | Dates | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Fire Corps • Crew Leader | Tucson, AZ | August 19, 2024 - December, 2024 | Applications Closed |
| Veterans Fire Corps • Assistant Crew Leader | Tucson, AZ | August 19, 2024 - December, 2024 | Applications Closed |
WHO WE SERVE
Arizona Conservation Corps emphasizes the recruitment and engagement of diverse teams and individuals who learn from each other and their projects in a supportive environment. In selecting participants, Arizona Conservation Corps encourages all types of diversity including, but not limited to; race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, social-economic, and disability.
Arizona Conservation Corps also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve. Arizona Conservation Corps intentionally searches for funding sources and program options to support the goal of offering experiences to a wide range of participants.
