Spring Tucson Trail Leader

The Corps Network; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits eligible

Employee Assistance Program

Food provided in field

Uniforms and PPE provided

Job summary

Arizona Conservation Corps is seeking a Spring Tucson Crew Leader to mentor a diverse crew on conservation projects in the Tucson area. You will lead field activities, oversee safety, training, and crew development, and manage project logistics through a two-week hitch cycle.

The role combines field work with administrative duties and requires a strong backcountry or field operations background. The position runs Feb 2026–May 2026, pays weekly with a training period, and includes benefits such

Qualifications

• Full commitment to the program and its mission.
• Leadership, management, and supervisory experience with youth or young adults.
• Must hold current advanced medical certification (for backcountry crews: 80 hours Wilderness First Responder with CPR/AED or higher; for front country crews: 24 hours Wilderness First Aid with CPR/AED or higher) or be willing to receive certification prior to start date.
• Ability to effectively manage all aspects of crew life and production within a 40-50+-hour work week including managing projects, camping, and programmatic policies and integrity throughout.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment.
• Willingness to participate in community-building activities and solution-oriented problem solving with peer leaders.
• Able to work long days in adverse conditions.
• Must be able to speak, understand and write English.
• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Must over the age of 21 or have possessed a driver’s license for 3 or years more without any restrictions (to pass minimum insurability requirements for crew transport driving duties).

Responsibilities

• Mentor assistant crew leader, provide feedback, opportunities for growth, delegate responsibilities, and encourage skill development.
• Implement skills training on worksites and facilitate informal lessons to contribute to personal growth and group dynamics.
• Promote crew member development and a safe, healthy, cohesive team community.
• Follow and enforce policies, maintain professional boundaries, and represent the program responsibly.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Team management

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Wilderness First Responder

CPR/AED

Crosscut saw

Chainsaw

Job description

Arizona Conservation Corps is seeking a Spring Tucson Crew Leader to mentor a diverse crew on conservation projects in the Tucson area. You will lead field activities, oversee safety, training, and crew development, and manage project logistics through a two-week hitch cycle.

The role combines field work with administrative duties and requires a strong backcountry or field operations background. The position runs Feb 2026–May 2026, pays weekly with a training period, and includes benefits such