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Conservation Legacy

Fall Field Crew Member-AmeriCorps

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Las Cruces, NM (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/23/2026

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What they do

A Forest or Conservation Technician works with foresters and conservation scientists to help maintain forests and natural areas. Tracks data on water, soil, disease and insect damage in forest areas; tracks wildlife and maintain trails or campsites; monitors timber and logging activity; patrols and assists with forest fire prevention measures; provides information to the public on forest or natural areas conservation .

$53,583 / year median in New Mexico

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

Position Title:

Fall Field Crew Member -

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:

8/31/2026

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:

Crew Models 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. Projects that crews typically work on may include, but are 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 Responsibilities of a

CCNM Corpsmember:

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.
Members can expect to work long days and must successfully adapt to various weather and working conditions. Workdays will contain strenuous labor in remote settings and varying weather conditions.
While serving a term of National Service, CCNM crews are expected to work in team settings.

Respect for all members of the program, our partners, the public and the land they are visiting is re...