Conservation Legacy – Crew Member

Conservation Legacy is seeking Crew Members for conservation projects in New Mexico. Members engage in restoration, invasive species removal, and trail maintenance, while also participating in education and training activities. The position offers benefits like a living allowance and education awards. This full-time AmeriCorps role requires teamwork and leadership skills, with a commitment to environmental stewardship. Service is conducted on public lands, and uniforms are provided.
Conservation Legacy – Crew Member


Founded in 1998 to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s, Conservation Legacy was born from the commitment to effectively and efficiently support local programming and is dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals, communities and partners across the country through national service. In 2025, Conservation Legacy engaged 2,100 youth, young adults and veterans in conservation, restoration and community development projects, and contributed over 1.2 million hours of service to public lands. Conservation Legacy programs — Appalachian Conservation Corps, Arizona Conservation Corps, Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps, Conservation Corps North Carolina, Conservation Corps New Mexico, Southeast Conservation Corps, Southwest Conservation Corps, and Stewards Individual Placement Program engage participants in conservation and community service projects that provide opportunities for personal and professional development and meet the high priority needs of public land managers and community partners. AmeriCorps members serve on crews supported by program staff and professional mentors.


Member Duties


AmeriCorps members perform many roles and are the key to our program’s success. Projects may include restoration, invasive species removal, planting, parks improvement projects, and trail construction and maintenance. Members must practice appropriate safety procedures, use, maintain and repair hand and power tools as necessary. Members engage in education, professional development and training activities. If camping, members assist with all aspects of group living that may include chores, food preparation, camp clean-up and nightly activities. Crew Based AmeriCorps members serve on a variety of environmental stewardship projects on public lands. AmeriCorps members will be responsible for completing one or more projects focused on natural resource management, inventory, assessment, restoration, and/or protection. AmeriCorps members may also serve on outreach and education activities focused on environmental education and environmental stewardship.


Program Benefits



Living Allowance
Education award upon successful completion of service
Training
Stipend
Childcare assistance if eligible

Terms



Uniforms provided and required
Car recommended

Service Areas


Environment


Skills



Team Work
Conflict Resolution
Environment
Leadership
General Skills

Program Summary



Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National
Program Start/End Date: 01/01/2026 – 12/31/2026
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement: Minimum: 17 Maximum: None
Program Locations: ARIZONA, COLORADO, WEST VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, NEW MEXICO, TENNESSEE, VIRGINIA
Accepting Applications: 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026