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Position Title:MontezumaDayCrew Member- AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program:Southwest Conservation CorpsFour Corners

Site Location:Cortez, CO

Terms of Service:

Start Date:08/24/2026

End Date:11/6/2026

AmeriCorps Slot Classification:300Hours

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,565.08
• Living Allowance of $480 per week.
• Additional Benefit of $120 per week.
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible
• Wilderness First Aid Certification provided
• United States Forest Service-recognized chainsaw certification
• Food provided while in the field, uniforms, protective equipment, access to the Employee Assistance Program(EAP).

Purpose:

Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC)is a non-profit, AmeriCorps-affiliated organization, whose mission is to engage future leaders who protect, restore, and enhance our nation's lands through community-basedservice. The SCC Adult Program engages motivated young adults, ages 18-30, to complete challenging and impactful conservation and service projectsthroughout Colorado and Northern New Mexico. SCCoperatesout of the Four Corners office in Durango, CO, and out of the Los Valles office in Salida, CO.

SCC crews work in a variety of National Parks, National Forests, and other public areas.Selected members are placed on an 8-person crew which will work collaboratively to perform project work.

Description of Duties:

As an AmeriCorps program participant withSouthwestConservation Corps, your office isthegreat outdoors!The Crew Member position is an entry-level role. During your time in the field, you will perform heavy manual labor to complete conservation and restoration projects. Most projects require extensive hiking to remote project sites for the day with tools, equipment, and a day pack. While prior experience withoutdoorsor outdoor work can be helpful, it is not a necessity for this position. We askthat crew members embrace learning opportunities, face challenges, and build community with their crew.

Our Montezuma County Day Crew will be based out of Cortez, CO and will conduct conservation-based service projects throughout Montezuma County.This season will begin with a 4-day orientation where crew members will camp with their crew and receive training on Wilderness First Aid, Leave No Trace, and SCC policies. Theremainderof the season willbe day crew only and will not involve camping.Crewswill be trained on chainsaw use as well as hand tools.Projectsmayinclude trail construction & maintenance, habitat improvement, hazardousfuelsreduction, re-vegetation, weeding, herbicide treatment, fencing, facility maintenance, and local environmental service projects. Crews may also completetechnicaland/or specialized projects depending on project partner needs,including disaster relief if the opportunity arises.

Crew Life:

• Crew Structure:This day crew model consists of 6-7 crew members and 2 crew leaders who will provide projectexpertise, mentorship, training, and support to ensure the success of all participants.
• Hitch Schedule: The typical schedule will be Tuesday through Friday from 7am to 5:30pm each day. However, this schedule is subject to change;SCC requires that allAmeriCorpscrew membersdemonstrateflexibility in scheduling.
• Food:SCC will providelunch, snacks, and water each day.
• Gear: SCC will provide tools, programvehiclesfor project travel, uniforms, and personal protective equipment. Additionally, we haveborrowgear available, free of cost,upon request for the followingpersonal outdoor gear:day pack, water bottle, work pants, hiking/work boots.
• Transportation: Participants willbe responsible forproviding their own transportation to and from theCortez Public Libraryeach day. SCC will provide transportation betweenthe libraryand project sites.
• Housing: SCC is a nonresidential program. Crew membersare responsible forsecuring their own housing arrangements.

Requirements:

While SCC is required to use certain language to ensure compliance with Federal and other programing, we acknowledge that language can convey negative connotations and our values do not always align with language we are required to use in application and screening materials.

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 18years of age
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
• Agrees to provide information to establisheligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
• No previousexperience isrequired, but a general comfort andpreviousknowledge of working in an outdoor setting is helpful.

Time Requirements:

• Members typically serveTuesday-Fridayschedules. Service days are 10-hourdays, typically from 7am to 5:30pm. A half-hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service.
• Members may be requiredtoparticipatein national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.
• Members must be physically fit and able to serve 40-50-hourserviceweeks.

Orientation and Training:

• Orientation Week(August24th-27th)-memberswillreceivetraining on Wilderness First Aid, LeaveNo TracePrinciples, andSCC Policies and Procedures.Members will also receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps policies, procedures, and prohibited and unallowable activities.This week members will camp with their crewat adesignated campground.
• Chainsaw Training (August31st- September 4th)- members willreceivetrainingonthe USFSCurriculumDevelopingThinkingSawyers.This week andsubsequentweeks willnotrequirecamping.

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performancewill be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Other Considerations:

The ability toservein rural Colorado is necessary. Weather can be extreme and variable throughout the year.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Alec Carr, SCC Four Corners (Durango),IndigenousYouthProgram Coordinator:acarr@conservationlegacy.org

Sol Bochner, SCC Four Corners (Durango) Adult Program Coordinator:sbochner@conservationlegacy.org

Our Commitment:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities areprovidedreasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specifictoolsand a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also berequiredfor some positions. If you needassistanceand/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you needassistanceand/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.