2026 Fall Tucson Field Crew Member - AmeriCorps

                                                                     

Position Title: AZCC 2026 Fall Tucson Field Crew Member - AmeriCorps  

Conservation Legacy Program: Arizona Conservation Corps 
 

Site Location:  

AZCC Tucson Office 
 

1443 W Prince Rd.  

Tucson, AZ 85705 

 

Terms of Service: 


* Start Date: 09/07/2026 
 



* End Date: 2/12/2027 
 



* AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 675 hrs 
 

Purpose: 

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 service 

 

Description of Duties: 

AZCC AmeriCorps members serve a term of National Service in the State of Arizona and across the Southwest on professionally supervised crews.

Members serve in all weather conditions, working on a variety of projects focused on environmental conservation and habitat restoration.  It is a field program where members will camp multiple days near a project site. Members are expected to complete project work and practice appropriate safety procedures in all areas. This includes safe use and maintenance of hand and power tools as necessary.   

Most importantly, participants must be willing to be an active member of a team, or crew, of up to seven individuals from different areas and backgrounds who are all interested in conservation. 

 

Program Expectations:   


* 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. 



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