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Individual Placement Positions

COVID-19 Update: Dear Applicants and Potential Participants,

Beginning January 1, 2023 Conservation Legacy will no longer require COVID-19 vaccination for members, staff or volunteers.

COVID-19 vaccinations are still highly recommended and encouraged by the organization, and we will closely monitor the national picture as well as our own trends and protocols as we continue to navigate the pandemic.

In Service,

Conservation Legacy and Program Staff

Individual Placements Opportunities

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.

Internships run anywhere from 8 to 52 weeks in duration at locations throughout Colorado and New Mexico. Each internship offers a unique opportunity for immersive training, career development, and positive impact - for both the intern, and the communities they serve. Upon successful completion of their term, interns participating as AmeriCorps Members receive an education award totaling $1,300 - $6,300 (depending on the length of their service).

Click the links below to apply to our Individual Placement Opportunities!

Current Open Positions


Position TitlePosition DescriptionLocationDatesApplication
USFS Forestry TechnicianThis individual will conduct timber marking and designation, cruise timber, and provide support in other resource areas.Pagosa Springs, COJune 5th, 2023 - August 25th, 2023Apply Here!
USFS Recreation Ranger Crew Lead Individual PlacementThis individual will lead a crew of 3-4 SCC IP interns. Telluride/Norwood, COMay 15th, 2023 – November 3rd, 2023Apply Here!
US Forest Service Recreation Technician - Columbine Ranger DistrictThis individual will be a part of Recreation Program that oversees trails, roads, McPhee Reservoir, Lizard Head Wilderness, and other recreation facilities on the Columbine and Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest.Bayfield, COMay 29th, 2023 - November 3rd, 2023Apply here!
US Forest Service Recreation TechnicianThis individual will be a part of Recreation Program that oversees trails, roads, McPhee Reservoir, Lizard Head Wilderness, and other recreation facilities on the Columbine and Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest.Dolores, COMay 29th, 2023 - November 3rd, 2023Apply here!
US Forest Service Recreation RangerThe Recreation Ranger Program is essential to support the overall mission of the US Forest Service which is to sustain health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of the present and future generations. Norwood, COMay 30th, 2023 - October 3rd, 2023Apply here!
BLM Park Ranger InternThis individual will assist in education visitors, performing fee collection, and helping building awareness of regulations across BLM-managed public land.Canon City, COMay 15th, 2023 - September 15th, 2023Apply here!
US Forest Service OHV Trail CrewThe purpose of this program is to offer and maintain OHV trails that are enjoyable and safe for public use while also providing an exceptional user experience.Ouray, COMay 15, 2023 – September 15, 2023Apply here!
US Forest Service Visitor Information AssistantTheir mission is to give complete and accurate information to visitors based on the changing conditions of the forest and needs based on summer demandsDurango, COMay 15, 2023 - August 11, 2023Apply here!

RECRUITER CONTACT

Niki Antonio, Individual Placements Program Coordinator

nantonio@conservationlegacy.org

Mike King, Individual Placements Director

mking@conservationlegacy.org