Adult Conservation Crews
The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a non-profit, AmeriCorps-affiliated organization. The SCC selects young adults, generally ages 18-30, to complete conservation work projects on public lands throughout the Southwest. SCC programs encourage environmental stewardship, foster community partnerships, and emphasize experiential learning. The majority of SCC’s programs are residential programs, with crews camping in either front-country or back-country settings for 4-10 day periods; schedules may vary by program and region. SCC serves a diverse population that is representative of the Southwest; including youth, graduates, veterans, and a cross-section of ethnicities and income levels.
Having trouble submitting your application?
Southwest Conservation Corps has recently switched to a new recruitment platform; returning applicants may experience challenges submitting their application(s) on this new platform. If you need assistance, please reach out to Greta Binzen (SCC Durango) at gbinzen@conservationlegacy.org or Emma Karlok (SCC Salida) at ekarlok@conservationlegacy.org! Thank you for your understanding!
Adult Conservation Crews • Four Corners & Los Valles Regions
Our conservation crew programs engage motivated young adults, ages 18-30, to complete challenging and impactful conservation and service projects throughout Colorado and Northern New Mexico.
| Position | Location | Dates of Service | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasive Plant Management Crew Member | Durango, CO | May 26th - August 22nd, 2025 | Apply here! |
| Short-term Summer Conservation Crew Member | Durango, CO | May 26th - August 8th, 2025 | Apply here! |
| Long-term Conservation Crew Member | Durango, CO | May 26th - November 7th, 2025 | Apply here! |
| Short-term Summer Conservation Crew Member | Salida, CO | June 3rd - August 14th, 2025 | Apply here! |
| Long-term Conservation Crew Member | Salida, CO | June 3rd - October 31st, 2025 | Apply here! |
Youth Programs Leadership • Four Corners & Los Valles Regions
| Position | Location | Dates of Service | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Crew Leader (High School Crews) | Salida, CO | May 5th - August 6th, 2025 | Apply here! |
| Youth Crew Leader Development Program (High School Crews) | Salida, CO | May 5th - August 6th, 2025 | Apply here! |
Adult Programs Leadership • Four Corners & Los Valles Regions
| Position | Location | Dates of Service | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Crew Leader | Salida, CO | May 12th - October 31st, 2025 | Apply here! |
| Conservation Crew Leader Development Program (CLDP) | Salida, CO | May 12th - October 31st, 2025 | Apply here! |
| Conservation Crew Leader | Durango, CO | March 24th - November 7th, 2025 | Apply here! |
| Conservation Crew Leader Development Program (CLDP) | Durango, CO | March 24th - November 7th, 2025 | Apply here! |
Small Teams • Ecological Monitoring, Strike Team, & Watershed Programs
| Position | Location | Dates of Service | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Watershed Monitoring Crew Member | Durango, CO | March 24th - October 24th, 2025 | Apply here! |
| Dolores River Restoration Partnership Strike Team Crew Member | Durango, CO | May 26th - November 14th, 2025 | Apply here! |
| Ecological Monitoring Crew Member | Multiple positions in Colorado: Canon City, Dolores, Grand Junction, Gunnison, Monte Vista, and Montrose. | April 14th - October 3rd, 2025 | Apply here! |
Field Supervisors & Field Technicians • Four Corners & Los Valles Regions
There are currently no open positions; please check back at a later date.
Veterans Fire Corps • Four Corners & Los Valles Regions
Veterans Fire Corps program provides training and on-the-job experience for post 9-11 era veterans interested in entering into careers and gaining experience in natural resource management and wildland fire.
There are currently no open positions; please check back at a later date.
Four Corners • Durango Recruiter contacts
Greta Binzen, Program Coordinator
gbinzen@conservationlegacy.org
Stephen Lokos, Program Coordinator
slokos@conservationlegacy.org
Los Valles • Salida Recruiter contacts
Emma Karlok, Program Coordinator
ekarlok@conservationlegacy.org
