Conservation Corps New Mexico- Fall 2026 Assistant Crew Leader-AmeriCorps

Conservation Corps New Mexico; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award

Living Allowance $555 per week

Additional Benefit $120 per week

Healthcare Coverage if Eligible

Childcare Coverage if Eligible

Loan forbearance if Eligible

Interest Payments if Eligible

Job summary

Conservation Corps New Mexico is seeking Fall Field Assistant Crew Leader - AmeriCorps to support the Conservation Legacy Program. The position is based in Las Cruces, NM, with duties focused on leading crews, safety, and field conservation projects across public lands in New Mexico and surrounding states.

You will serve in a structured AmeriCorps term from 08/24/2026 to 12/11/2026, gain hands-on leadership experience, and contribute to habitat restoration, trail work, and land management

Qualifications

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident
• At least 17 years of age
• Has a high school diploma or equivalency; or agrees to obtain prior to using the education award
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check

Responsibilities

• facilitate a safe and positive crew member experience by setting an example of enthusiasm, dedication, and a strong work ethic with the Crew Leader
• assist with communication of directions, project specifications, and provide constructive feedback throughout the term of service

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Position Title

Fall Field Assistant Crew Leader - AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program

Conservation Corps New Mexico

Site Location

Conservation Corps New Mexico Program Office - 560 N. 17th Street, Las Cruces NM

Terms of Service

• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• End Date: 12/11/2026
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 450-hour

Purpose

Conservation Corps New Mexico (CCNM): Conservation Corps New Mexico, an AmeriCorps Program, aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s. CCNM crews are typically based in Las Cruces, NM and all project work will take place on public lands in New Mexico and surrounding states.

• This is an AmeriCorps position aiming to engage future leaders who protect, restore, and enhance our public lands through community-based service.
• You’ll learn new skills, but it will take sweat: this program is designed to be rigorous. You will complete conservation service projects and learn many skills through experience. Service as an AmeriCorps member is an introduction to a new and exciting lifestyle - over the course of the season you will live, learn, train, and work to protect and preserve America’s public lands.

Description of Duties

CCNM's Field Crew program engages motivated young adults, ages 18-30 (35 for veterans), to complete challenging and impactful conservation service projects throughout southern New Mexico and surrounding states. Crews work with a variety of land management agencies, spending up to 8 days in the field camping. Projects can be front country or backcountry, with limited to no access to showers and running-water toilets. Backcountry projects involve carrying out all personal supplies (tent, sleeping bag, clothing) as well as group camp supplies (food, water, gear, tools) to the campsite and worksite.Project work may vary due to seasonality and environmental safety concerns. Projects that crews typically work on 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

Assistant Crew Leader Responsibilities

Assistant Crew Leaders (ACL) are responsible for facilitating a safe and positive crew member experience by setting an example of enthusiasm, dedication, and a strong work ethic throughout work and camp life. The ACL works in tandem with the Crew Leader to communicate directions, project specifications, and provide constructive criticism throughout the term of service. The ACL will expand their role, learn leadership strategies, and assume full leadership duties if the Crew Leader is unavailable. CCNM field crews operate on a set schedule throughout their season. Adherence to this schedule is essential to the success of the program; exceptions can be made for emergencies.

Qualifications

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 17 years of age
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check

Assistant Crew Leader Preferred Qualifications

• Prior AmeriCorps service and experience with backpacking, wilderness travel, camp management and outdoor leadership preferred
• Flexibility, adaptability, and capacity to work in a changing work environment, including willingness to work a varying schedule. This position could also be deployed for national disaster relief, outside the region, for multiple weeks.
• Excellent communication, teaching/mentoring, and full conflict resolution and team-building skills
• Valid driver's license and an insurable driving record
• Relevant bachelor's degree

Our Commitment

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements

• Typically, this position is expected to serve Tuesday to Tuesday, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service.
• This position generally entails an 8 days on/6 days off hitch schedule. Time off will not be permitted during hitches, and members/leaders are expected to plan accordingly.
• Members may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

Orientation and Training

• Members will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
• Training will also focus on topics such as Wilderness First Aid, Leave No Trace, outdoor living, crew culture, and goal setting.
• Depending on project needs, crews may receive instruction in herbicide, crosscut saw, chainsaw, or other specialized tool use.

Benefits

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1956.35
• Living Allowance of $555 per week.
• Additional Benefit of $120 per week.
• Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
• Childcare Coverage if Eligible
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible

Evaluation and Reporting

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service. Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information

Genevieve Tucker - Crew Program Director

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Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.