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.
AmeriCorps Conservation Camping Crews: based in Durango, CO and Salida, CO
AmeriCorps 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.
AmeriCorps Crew Leader Development Program: based in Durango, CO and Salida, CO
The Crew Leader Development Program engages members with some previous experience to complete a variety of conservation projects while also receiving training and certifications to help prepare them for leadership roles with SCC or other conservation corps.
AmeriCorps Veterans Fire Corps: based in Durango, CO and Salida, CO
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.
AmeriCorps Dolores River Restoration Crews: based in Durango, CO
Dolores River Restoration Crew-noxious tree removal and riparian restoration activities on public and private lands along the Dolores River corridor in Southwest Colorado.
Adult Conservation Crews • Four Corners & Los Valles Regions
| Position Tile | Location | Dates of Employment | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Civilian Fire Corps Crew Member | Durango, CO | August 26 - November 22, 2024 | Apply here! |
| Short-term Fall Conservation Crew Member | Durango, CO or Salida, CO | August 19 - November 22, 2024 | Apply here! |
Adult & Youth Programs Leadership • Four Corners & Los Valles Regions
| Position Title | Location | Dates of Employment | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Program Crew Leader | Salida, CO • Los Valles Region | Varying Start/End Dates (Applications accepted on rolling basis) | Apply here! |
| Adult Program Crew Leader Development Program (CLDP) | Salida, CO • Los Valles Region | Varying Start/End Dates (Applications accepted on rolling basis) | Apply here! |
| Youth Program Crew Leader | Salida, CO • Los Valles Region | Varying Start Dates (April 2, April 16, May 13) - August 14, 2024 (with potential to extend) | Apply here! |
| Youth Program Crew Leader Development Program (CLDP) | Salida, CO • Los Valles Region | Varying Start Dates (April 2, April 16, May 13) - August 14, 2024 (with potential to extend) | Apply here! |
| Adult Program Crew Leader | Durango, CO • Four Corners Region | March 25 - November 15, 2024 | Apply here! |
| Adult Program Crew Leader Development Program (CLDP) | Durango, CO • Four Corners Region | March 25 - November 15, 2024 | Apply here! |
Small Teams • Ecological Monitoring, Strike Team, & Watershed Programs
| Position Tile | Location | Dates of Employment | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecological Monitoring Crew Member | Gunnison, CO | August 12 - October 11, 2024 | Apply here! |
| Dolores River Restoration Partnership (DRRP) Strike Team Crew Member | Durango, CO | August 26 - November 15, 2024 | Apply here! |
Veterans Fire Corps • Four Corners & Los Valles Regions
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
Los Valles • Salida Recruiter contacts
Brittany LeTendre, Program Manager
bletendre@conservationlegacy.org
Emma Karlok, Program Coordinator
ekarlok@conservationlegacy.org
