Open Positions
We're glad you're interested in joining us!
Please see the tables below for Southwest Conservation Corps opportunities.
Individual Placements
Please click the 'Apply Here' link in the table below to learn more about each position and to apply.
| Position Title | Position Description | Location | Dates | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USFS Education & Engagement Support Specialist | Work with the USFS's office of Communication & Engagement to create education and outreach programs and engage with youth throughout the region. | Albuquerque, NM | 4/15/19-10/4/19 | Apply Here! Position Closes 3/10/19 |
| BLM Resource Program Assistant | Work with BLM recreation staff to implement and manage a new site known as Guffey Gorge. | Canon City, CO | 5/13/19-10/25/19 | Apply Here! Position Closes 2/28/19 |
| USFS Volunteer Coordinator Resource Assistant | Create a sustainable volunteer program through outreach and coordination on the Carson National Forest. | Taos, NM | 4/8/19-3/20/20 | Apply Here! Position Closes 2/28/19 |
| USFS Youth Engagement Liaison Resource Assistant | Support youth engagement opportunities on the Carson National Forest by serving as the liaison between the forest and youth corps crews. | El Rito, NM | 4/8/19-9/20/19 | Apply Here! |
| FC-FLIP Range Technician Internship | Work with technicians and professionals from the Columbine Ranger District on projects related to range management that center on range, weed, and general ecology of the Columbine. | Bayfield, CO | 5/27/19-8/9/19 | Apply Here! |
| FC-FLIP Visitor Information Specialist Internship | Assist with the daily operations of the Dolores Ranger District's Recreation Program. | Dolores, CO | 5/27/19-8/9/19 | Apply Here! |
| FC-FLIP Environmental Studies Internship | Connect communities and create resilient landscapes with the San Juan National Forest by assisting with forest product marketing, researching at Chimney Rock, and conducting trail program research. | Pagosa Springs, CO | 5/27/19-8/9/19 | Apply Here! |
| FC-FLIP Reforestation Internship | Assist a team of forestry technicians collecting survival and stocking information in several tree plantations, clearcuts, and burned areas. | Bayfield, CO | 5/27/19-8/9/19 | Apply Here! |
| FC-FLIP Environmental Science and Education Internship | Work alongside Mountain Studies Institute to complete a variety of field-based monitoring projects and environmental education programming. | Durango, CO | 5/27/19-8/9/19 | Apply Here! |
| FC-FLIP Collaborative Forestry Internship | Work with Mountain Studies Institute and the San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership on collaborative forest management approaches in the San Juan Mountains | Pagosa Springs, CO | 5/27/19-8/9/19 | Apply Here! |
| FC-FLIP Field Hydrology Internship | Learn about Hydrologic survey techniques, water quality sampling, small-scale restoration work, agency-approved hydrologic monitoring techniques and basic Colorado water rights law all while working in the beautiful terrain of the San Juan National Forest. | Durango, CO | 5/27/19-8/9/19 | Apply Here! |
| Ancestral Lands - Fort Laramie Research Assistant | Work with the museum division of Fort Laramie National Historic Site to preserve, protect, and archive artifacts. | Fort Laramie, WY | 1/7/2019-6/21-2019 | Apply Here! |
| Ancestral Lands - Fort Pierre National Grassland Resource Assistant | Help the Fort Pierre Ranger District with land management of the 116,000 acre Fort Pierre National Grassland. Create a coloring book that highlights ecology and Lakota values while also working on habitat improvement projects for pronghorns, pollinators,and other grassland species. | Ft. Pierre, SD | 3/4/19-8/23/19 | Apply Here! |
| Ancestral Lands - National Park Service Community Partnership and Outreach Internship (4 positions) | Provide Educational and interpretive services to visitors, develop partnership with local tribal organizations and schools, and engage youth groups in community stewardship projects with the National Park Service. | Various throughout New Mexico | January - June | Apply Here! |
Veterans Fire Corps
Please click the 'Apply Here' link in the table below to learn more about each position and to apply.
| Position Title | Location | Date | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| VFC Crew Member | Los Valles • Salida, Colorado | April 15 or May 13—August 9, 2019 | Apply Here! |
| VFC Crew Leader | Los Valles • Salida, Colorado | January—November, 2019 | Apply Here! |
| VFC Crew Leader | Four Corners • Durango, Colorado | April 15, 2019— August 9, 2019 | Apply Here! |
| VFC Crew Member | Four Corners • Durango, Colorado | April—August 2019 | Apply Here! |
| Ancestral Lands VFC Crew Member | Ancestral Lands • Gallup, NM | March—May 2019 | Apply Here! |
Adult Conservation Crews
Please click the 'Apply Here' link in the table below to learn more about each position and to apply.
| Position Title | Location | Start and End Dates | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Valles Adult Crew Member | Salida, CO | May 27th- Aug 9th 2019 | Apply Here! |
| Los Valles 14er Crew Member | Salida, CO | May 27th- November 2019 | Apply Here! |
| Los Valles Chainsaw/Crosscut Crew Member | Salida, CO | May 27th-November 2019 | Apply Here! |
| Four Corners Conservation Crew Member | Durango, Co | May 27th–August 9th, 2019 | Apply Here! |
| Four Corners Long Term Conservation Crew Member | Durango, Co | May 27th–November 22nd, 2019 | Apply Here! |
| Four Corners Long Term Saw Crew Conservation Crew Member | Durango, Co | May 27th–November 22nd, 2019 | Apply Here! |
Ancestral Lands
Please click the 'Apply Here' link in the table below to learn more about each position and to apply.
| Position Title | Date | Location and Program | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Leader Development Program Assistant Crew Leader | April 22, 2019 | Zuni Pueblo, NM | Apply Here |
| Historic Preservation Field Coordinator (Acoma) | March 2019- December 2019 | Acoma Pueblo, NM | Apply Here |
| Ancestral Lands Veterans Fire Corps Crew Member | March- May 2019 | Gallup, NM | Apply Here |
| Ancestral Lands - Fort Laramie Research Assistant | January 7, 2019 - June 21, 2019 | Fort Laramie, WY | Apply Here |
| Mescalero Apache VISTA | November 12, 2018 - November 11, 2019 | Mescalero, NM | Apply Here |
| Ancestral Lands - Nebraska National Forest Resource Assistant Intern | November 5, 2018- April 26, 2019 | Ft. Pierre, SD | Apply Here |
| Ancestral Lands Veterans Fire Corps- Corpsmember | August 20th, 2018- February 2019 | Gallup, NM • Navajo | Apply Here |
| Ancestral Lands Navajo Fall 2018 Conservation Crew Member | August 20th - December | Gallup, NM • Navajo | Apply Here |
| Hopi Crew Leader | August 20th-October or November | Kykotsmovi, AZ • Hopi | Apply Here |
| Hopi Saw Crew | August 20th-October or November | Kykotsmovi, AZ • Hopi | Apply Here |
| Hopi Conservation Crew | August 20th-October or November | Kykotsmovi, AZ • Hopi | Apply Here |
Small Teams: AIM (Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring) and Strike Teams
We are actively hiring for AIM positions. To view all AIM positions, please visit the SCC Small Teams page and click each position's "Apply here" for more information.
| Position Title | Location | Dates | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIM Crew Leaders and Members | Multiple | Varying | Click here for more info |
| DRRP Strike Team Crew Leader | Durango, CO | April to November 2019 | Apply Here |
| DRRP Strike Team Crew Member | Durango, CO | April to November 2019 | Apply Here |
