Small Teams • Ecological Monitoring & Watershed Programs
Watershed Program • Based out of AZ, CO, and UT
Crew Leader and Crew Member Positions Offered
The Southwest Conservation Corp's Watershed Program is an AmeriCorps program that selects young adults, generally ages 18-30, to complete conservation work on public and private land, serving local communities throughout Southwest Colorado. Watershed Crews and Strike Teams have the unique opportunity to work with watershed partnerships, river restoration groups, and land management agencies.
Watershed Crews and Strike Teams are small 2-3 person, technical teams lead by 1 leader. These teams work on specific projects that are suited to a small crew model, often performing invasive species control, vegetation monitoring, and watershed restoration activities. These teams focus on career development, offering members and leaders opportunities to enhance their skills while engaging in meaningful conservation work and environmental stewardship. Members are eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program.
Ecological Monitoring Program • In partnership with the Bureau of Land Management
Crew Leader and Crew Member Positions Offered
Interns work in a crew of 3 people to monitor land health on BLM lands including National Monument lands, vegetation treatments, rangeland allotments, and reference areas. Participants will manage all aspects of vegetation monitoring using the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) methodology.
Ecological Monitoring Program Current Openings
| Position | Location | Dates of Service | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecological Monitoring Crew Leader (Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring) | Dolores, Montrose, Grand Junction, Gunnison, Canon City, or Monte Vista, CO | March 28th - October 31st, 2025 | Apply here! |
| Ecological Monitoring Crew Leader (Fuels Reduction and Wildfire Rehabilitation) | Montrose, CO | March 31st - October 31st, 2025 | Apply here! |
| Ecological Monitoring Crew Leader (Sage Grouse Habitat Framework Assessment) | Montrose, CO and Grand Junction, CO | March 31st - October 31st, 2025 | Apply here! |
Watershed Program Current Openings
| Position | Location | Dates of Service | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Watershed Monitoring Crew Leader | Durango, CO | March 17th - October 24, 2025 | Apply here! |
| Dolores River Restoration Partnership Strike Team Crew Leader | Durango, CO | March 24th - November 14th, 2025 | Apply here! |
Recruiter Contacts:
Seth Davis, Watershed Program Coordinator
sdavis@conservationlegacy.org
Michaela Grubb, Ecological Monitoring Program Manager
mgrubb@conservationlegacy.org
