Overview
Fall Veterans Fire Corps Crew Member – AmeriCorps Jobs in Tucson, USA at Conservation Legacy
Position: 2026 Fall Veterans Fire Corps Crew Member – AmeriCorps
Position Title
AZCC 2026 Fall Veterans Fire Corps Crew Member – Ameri Corps
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: 12/11/2026
- Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 450 Hours
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, 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. The Veterans Fire Corps crew aims to retrain recent era military veterans for careers in conservation, fuels mitigation, and wildland firefighting. VFC programs accomplish this goal by immersing participants in a conservation crew experience.
Description
Of Duties
AZCC Ameri Corps 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. This is a field program; members camp multiple days near their 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.
The Veterans Fire Corps is a multi-faceted and demanding crew, but with an opportunity for enormous rewards. Successful candidates will demonstrate high standards, compassion, excellent judgement, effective communication skills, initiative, and the desire to devote themselves (at least seasonally) to working alongside other military veterans, ages 18-35, in an environmental setting. The crew will work together and maintain a flexible, positive, and professional attitude.
The program engages participants in a cohort environment in which a team of recent-era military veterans work together to train and complete natural resource management projects, specifically related to fire fuels management and fuels reduction using chainsaws. This crew assists recent-era veterans in their transition from military to civilian careers. Participants must be a military veteran, provide a copy of a valid DD-214, or relevant discharge paperwork, and be able to pass a USFS Pack Test at the “arduous” level (3 mile walk with 45-pound pack in 45 minutes).
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.
- 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 18 years of age
- Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate;…
Title: Fall Veterans Fire Corps Crew Member – AmeriCorps
Company: Conservation Legacy
Location: Tucson, USA
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