Fall AmeriCorps Field Crew: Conserve Public Lands

Conservation Corps New Mexico; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 319,000 - 410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award

Living Allowance $480/week

Additional $120/week

Healthcare Coverage if Eligible

Childcare Coverage if Eligible

Loan forbearance if Eligible

Interest Payments if Eligible

Job summary

Conservation Legacy’s AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy program in Las Cruces, NM seeks Fall Field Crew Members for a 450-hour term. Members live and work on public lands, participate in trails, habitat restoration, and land management projects, with backcountry and frontcountry assignments and weekly living allowances.

The role emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and service, with orientation, gear provisions, and housing off-site. Veterans and civilians alike are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• United States citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
• At least 17 years of age
• Has HS diploma or equivalent; agrees to obtain before using education award
• Agree to provide information for eligibility and National Service Criminal History Check
• No previous experience required, outdoor living knowledge helpful

Responsibilities

• Work in field crews on a set schedule essential to program success
• Work long days in remote settings with strenuous labor and varying weather
• Work in teams, respecting program, partners, the public, and the land
• Represent the program and AmeriCorps professionally at all times
• Commit to all crew activities, evening chores, check-ins, and service days

Skills

Outdoor work familiarity

Teamwork

Ability to work in remote settings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Conservation Legacy’s AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy program in Las Cruces, NM seeks Fall Field Crew Members for a 450-hour term. Members live and work on public lands, participate in trails, habitat restoration, and land management projects, with backcountry and frontcountry assignments and weekly living allowances.

The role emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and service, with orientation, gear provisions, and housing off-site. Veterans and civilians alike are welcome to apply.