
Adult Conservation Crews
COVID-19 Update: Dear Applicants and Potential Participants,
Our crews and individual placements have always been the foundation and driving force of this organization. The safety of our participants has always been our utmost priority. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 situation, we have activated an Incident Response Team and are working around the clock to monitor and manage the effects of the outbreak. Conservation Legacy and its programs are strictly following guidelines provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and local public health agencies. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your program or recruitment staff.
As conditions change, Conservation Legacy policies will evolve—we will post our most recent updates on our website and via social media. Please stay connected for the most up to date information.
We urge everyone to follow CDC and WHO protocols to limit the spread of the virus. We hope that you and your families are well.
In Service, Conservation Legacy and Program Staff.
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.
Current open member positions:
Position Title | Location | Dates | Application |
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Long Term Conservation Crew Member | Salida, CO | May 29th - November 17th 2023 | Apply here! |
Long Term Conservation Crew Member | Durango, CO | May 29th – November 17th, 2023 | Apply here! |
Summer Conservation Crew Member | Durango, CO or Salida, CO | May 29th – August 11th, 2023 | Apply here! |
Women's+ Saw Crew Member | Salida, CO | May 29th - August 11th 2023 | Apply here! |
Women's+ Conservation Crew Member | Durango, CO | May 29th – August 11th, 2023 | Apply here! |
Four Corners Queer Conservation Crew Member | Durango, CO | May 29th – August 11th or November 17th, 2023 (flexible) | Apply here! |
Veterans Fire Corps Crew Member | Durango, CO | January 16th – March 24, 2023 | Apply here! |
Veterans Fire Corps Crew Member | Salida, CO | May 8th - October 27th 2023 | Apply here! |
Leaders of Color Crew Member | Salida, CO | May 29th - October 27th 2023 | Apply here! |
Fuels and Fire Saw Crew Member | Salida, CO | May 29th - October 27th 2023 | Apply here! |
Alamosa Adult Crew Member | Salida, CO | May 29th - August 11th 2023 | Apply here! |
Crew Member: Vegetation Monitoring with the BLM on the Western Slope | Dolores, Montrose, or Grand Junction, CO | Grand Junction, CO April 17th – September 29th, 2023 | Apply here! |
Crew Member: Vegetation Monitoring across New Mexico and Colorado | BLM Field Offices in Gunnison, Canyon City, Monte Vista, Taos, Farmington, Albuquerque, Socorro, Roswell, or Carlsbad | May 8th - October 20th, 2023 | Apply here! |
SJNF Rangeland Management Crew Member | Durango, CO | May 29th – August 11th, 2023 | Apply here! |
NFWF Noxious Weeds Strike Crew Member | Durango, CO | May 29th – August 25th, 2023 | Apply here! |
Pagosa Ranger District Wilderness Crosscut Strike Team Member | Pagosa Springs, CO | May 29th – August 11th, 2023 | Apply here! |
Santa Fe National Forest Strike Team Member | Durango, CO; Project work in Santa Fe National Forest, NM | May 29th – August 11th, 2023 | Apply here! |
Current open leader positions:
Field Supervisor | Salida, CO | March 13, 2023 – October 27, 2023 | Apply here! |
Veterans Fire Corps Crew Leader | Durango, CO | January 9 - March 24, 2023 (with option to extend through November) | Apply here! |
Adult Crew Leader | Durango, CO | March 27 - Nov 18, 2023 | Apply here! |
Crew Leader Development Program (CLDP) | Durango, CO | March 27 - Nov 18, 2023 | Apply here! |
QUEER Crew Leader | Durango, CO | March 27 - Nov 18, 2023 | Apply here! |
Women's+ Crew Leader | Durango, CO | March 27 - Nov 18, 2023 | Apply here! |
Veterans Fire Corps Crew Leader | Salida, CO | March 27 – October 27, 2023 | Apply here! |
Veterans Fire Corps Crew Leader Development Program (CLDP) | Salida, CO | March 27 – October 28, 2023 | Apply here! |
Crew Leader (Adult or Youth Crew) | Salida, CO or Alamosa, CO | March 27 – Nov 3, 2023 | Apply here! |
Crew Leader Development Program (CLDP) | Salida, CO or Alamosa, CO | March 27 - Nov 3, 2023 | Apply here! |
Four Corners • Durango Recruiter contacts
Lane Tomassini, Program Coordinator
ltomassini@conservationlegacy.org
Kristen Hencke, Program Coordinator
khencke@conservationlegacy.org
Los Valles • Salida Recruiter contact
Trevor Taylor, Program Coordinator
ttaylor@conservationlegacy.org