Conservation Legacy
Job title:
Acoma Farm Technician 2024
Company
Conservation Legacy
Job description
Term LengthFull-time, temporary, 4-6monthsLocation70 Pinsbaari Drive Acoma NM 87034Salary$650/weekAge Requirement18-25+ScheduleWorking Weekdays Monday through Friday 8 hour days 8am to 4:30am“Leading our Nations back to ecological and cultural well-being”Program and Position Summary:Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (ALCC) engages motivated Indigenous young adults, ages 18 – 25, 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.ALCC Farm Corps history and mission we aim to spur a movement to restore our local food systems through agriculture, seed, and traditional knowledge. Based in Acoma we recruit young people from ages 18 to 25 years old in a immersive holistic approach to revitalizing Acoma Food Systems. As of 2019 there are less than 10 farmers in Acoma consistently practicing irrigated farming and “nibama” or dryland farming is nearly extinct. Since 2011 we have been working to revive our agricultural knowledge, practices, seed, and cultural perspective through our young people. All our practices are inherently sustainable and are based on stewardship and conservation. Connecting youth and elders started with the construction of a 30×96 foot hoop house where all of the crops have gone to directly to feed the elders of the center. This allows for year-round local food production. We recognize that one of the issues to food access is that our community needs to not only know how to grow food, but also how to prepare it. Our program had developed cooking classes for our members. We’ve integrated traditional food classes into our program which are based around the food we’ve grown. Reviving our seed, we recognize that our local heirloom seed are varieties that have taken countless generations to cultivate a drought and heat tolerant species. We design all our fields to optimize the space for seed production to increase these vanishing varieties. We have also created a community seed bank from our yields which currently have 56 local varieties available for distribution.The Acoma office is located in front of the Acoma Senior Center at 70 Pinsbaari Drive Acoma NM 87034. From Pinsbaari Drive turn on to Sunrise Road than take a left on to Sliver Fox Road all the way to the top.Farm Technician Position DescriptionThe Acoma Farm Technician is a branch of our Farm Corps Program we have here at the ALCC Acoma Office. We will be planting/cultivating indigenous plants and food for the community involving constant care for the field and participation in field maintenance. Work may include but is not limited to: Removal of weeds from the field, irrigating the field and tool maintenance at the end of each day. Participants will receive training in traditional agricultural practices along with new ways of farming and practices with farming. Also, contribute to the production and distribution of fresh produce for community members of Acoma Pueblo. The participants will be exposed to the elements of New Mexico weather, which may include but is not limited to severe weather in some conditions and will have to advise staff of any stand down situations that may occur.Leadership & MentorshipManage, supervise, and lead the day-to-day details of Farm work.Implement skills training on worksite and facilitate intentional discussions with crewPromote individual corps member development and a healthy communityAssist in crew member development via one-on-one check-ins and, debriefs on farm topics.Mentor and assist Crew Leaders via delegation and constructive feedbackMust be willing to follow and enforce all ALCC policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent the program, include maintaining a substance-free work environmentProject Management & ImplementationTrain and motivate a crew of 4-5 young adults to efficiently complete Farming Goals set by partners and staff.Delegation of project work & investment among crewManage the on-the-ground quality and quantity of project workMonitor and track tool and equipment inventoryEstablish tool and equipment maintenance routinesEffectively coordinate logistics with project partners, crew members, and ALCC staffSafety & Risk ManagementMonitor, manage, and promote the crew’s physical and emotional safety on and off the work sitePromote culture of safety by facilitating safety briefings and standdownsCommunicate and manage field incidents with ALCC staffInitiate On-call or emergency medical services in the event of injury or incidentTransport crew and equipment safely in ALCC vehicles with trailersAdministrationReport project accomplishments by measuring and documenting outcomesCompile notes and documentation pertaining to crew work hours, group and member dynamics, and incident managementNotify staff of farm needs for credit card purchases, to manage, document and report all purchases.Work with staff to identify the goals and ideas for the overall farm corps programRequired SkillsEssential Skills:Critical thinking and ability to resolve issues and solve problemsAbility to exercise judgment and make decisions in dynamic situationsStrong and holistic situational awarenessStrong time-management skillsWillingness to learn and be a part of a community of peer leaders.Must be adaptive, patient, and able to maintain a positive perspective on crewPhysically able to work long days in adverse conditionsEssential Functions:Frequently required to walk, hike, sit and talk or listenRequired to use hands to operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and armsRegularly lift and/or move up to 50 poundsRequired to drive an ALCC vehicle; must have an insurable driving recordMust be able to speak, understand, read, and write EnglishNote: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functionsThis program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. Where a significant portion of the population eligible to be served needs services or information in a language other than English, the recipient shall take reasonable steps to provide written material of the type ordinarily available to the public in appropriate languages.Required ExperienceMinimum Experience and Qualifications:Leadership experience with youth and/or young adultsExperience in facilitating and building community with diverse groups of peopleMust have a High School diploma or High School Equivalency DegreeMust be 21 or over, have a clean driving record and a current driver’s licenseMust successfully complete a criminal history check. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of criminal history check process.Preferred Experience and Qualifications:Demonstrated project management experience in Farming or Farm corps program.Camping experience and familiarity with Leave No Trace (LNT) principlesCurrent Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, and/or CPR certificationExperience with ALCC or other conservation corps or youth corpsExperience with experiential and/or environmental educationLeadership experience with youth and/or young adultsExperience working with the vulnerable population of people, i.e. children and the elderlyEssential Skills:Critical thinking and ability to resolve issues and solve problemsAbility to exercise judgment and make decisions in dynamic situationsStrong and holistic situational awarenessStrong time-management skillsWillingness to learn and be a part of a community of peer leaders.Must be adaptive, patient, and able to maintain a positive perspective on crewPhysically able to work long days in adverse conditionsEssential Functions:Frequently required to walk, hike, sit and talk or listenRequired to use hands to operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and armsRegularly lift and/or move up to 50 poundsRequired to drive an ALCC vehicle; must have an insurable driving recordMust be able to speak, understand, read, and write EnglishNote: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functionsThis program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. Where a significant portion of the population eligible to be served needs services or information in a language other than English, the recipient shall take reasonable steps to provide written material of the type ordinarily available to the public in appropriate languages.Minimum Experience and Qualifications:Leadership experience with youth and/or young adultsExperience in facilitating and building community with diverse groups of peopleMust have a High School diploma or High School Equivalency DegreeMust be 21 or over, have a clean driving record and a current driver’s licenseMust successfully complete a criminal history check. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of criminal history check process.Preferred Experience and Qualifications:Demonstrated project management experience in Farming or Farm corps program.Camping experience and familiarity with Leave No Trace (LNT) principlesCurrent Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, and/or CPR certificationExperience with ALCC or other conservation corps or youth corpsExperience with experiential and/or environmental educationLeadership experience with youth and/or young adultsExperience working with the vulnerable population of people, i.e. children and the elderly
Expected salary
$650 per week
Location
New Mexico
Job date
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 23:02:14 GMT
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