Individual Placements
Individual Placements Program
Southwest Conservation Corps' Individual Placements Program pairs college students, recent graduates, and young adults with resource managers and places them within federal agencies and other non-profit organizations. The resource managers serve a mentor role, creating accessible learning opportunities and experiences throughout the individual's term.
Individual placements run anywhere from 8 to 52 weeks in duration at locations throughout Colorado and New Mexico. Each placement offers a unique opportunity for immersive training, career development, and positive impact - for both the Individual Placement, and the communities they serve. Upon successful completion of their term, placements participating as AmeriCorps Members receive an education award totaling $1,300 - $6,300 (depending on the length of their service).
Current Individual Placement Openings:
| Position | Location | Dates of Service | Application |
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| USDA Forest Service Backcountry Trail Recreation Technician Individual Placement-AmeriCorps | San Juan National Forest Pagosa Ranger District, Pagosa Springs CO | 05/04/2026 - 09/04/2026 | Apply Here! |
| USDA Forest Service Trails Technician Individual Placement-AmeriCorps | San Juan National Forest Dolores Ranger District, Dolores, CO | 05/04/2026 - 10/02/2026 | Apply Here! |
| USDA Forest Service Recreation Ranger - AmeriCorps | Norwood Ranger District, Norwood CO | May 2026-10/2/2026 | Apply Here! |
| USDA Forest Service Recreation Technician - AmeriCorps | Gunnison Ranger District, Gunnison CO | 5/4/2026-10/2/2026 | Apply Here! |
| USDA Forest Service Recreation Technician - AmeriCorps | Paonia Ranger District, Paonia CO | 5/4/2026-10/2/2026 | Apply Here! |
| USDA Forest Service Recreation Technician - AmeriCorps | Grand Valley Ranger District, Grand Junction CO | 5/4/2026-9/18/2026 | Apply Here! |
| USDA Forest Service Recreation Technician - AmeriCorps | San Juan National Forest Columbine Ranger District Bayfield, CO | 05/04/2026 - 10/23/2026 | Apply Here! |
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Nadia - SCC Archaeology Individual Placement
BOOTS ON THE GROUND
"National Service means a great deal to me (my grandfather serving in the Navy and my brother working as a police officer). I see it as a way to contribute to this great nation, protect it, and possibly change it for the better. I know my work preserves past cultures of people who once occupied this great land."
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Jake - SCC Mountain Bike Monitoring Individual Placement
BOOTS ON THE GROUND
"This rewarding work has exposed me to the 1.8 million acres of public land managed by the Farmington Field Office. It has created a feeling of importance and pride in what I am doing for the American people on public lands. My time has been filled with amazing opportunities in building my professional experience."
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Tia - SCC GIS Individual Placement
BOOTS ON THE GROUND
"As a GIS specialist intern, I get to create material that acts as an introduction to the areas that I care about."
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Anthony - FLIP Individual Placement
BOOTS ON THE GROUND
"National Service, to me, is working for the better good of the community and ultimately the nation. Working with Southwest Conservation Corps has been hands down the best experience I've had in awhile."
