AZCC 2025 Fall Tucson Crew Leader

Title: AZCC 2025 Fall Tucson Crew Leader 

Reports to: Program Coordinators 

 

Location: Tucson, Arizona 

 

1443 W Prince Rd 

Tucson, AZ 85705 

 

Status: Seasonal, Full-time, Camping Program   

Dates: 08/18/25 - 12/12/25 

Wages: $925-1125/week, depending on prior experience and certifications.

   

 

 
Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) engages motivated young adults, ages 18 - 30, to complete challenging and impactful conservation and service projects throughout the western United States.

AZCC crews serve in a variety of National Parks, National Forests, and other public areas.

Projects may include trail construction & maintenance, habitat improvement, hazardous fuels reduction, historic preservation, chemical and mechanical invasive plant removal, and local environmental service projects.

AZCC provides opportunities for members to learn about the local environment and conservation issues throughout the duration of the program.

Selected members are placed on a crew that will then collaborate to perform project work. 

Project work may vary due to seasonality and environmental safety concerns.

Projects that crews typically work on may include, but are not limited to: 


* Trail construction and maintenance


* Invasive species management, including pesticide application


* Habitat restoration


* Fence installation/repair


* Land Management Inventory and Mapping


* Fire fuels reduction


* National Disaster Relief for up to 30 days at a time


* Community service 

 

Position Summary:   

The Crew Leader position is an opportunity to make a difference in young peoples’ lives, while completing conservation projects on public and private lands.

Leaders will be mentors, educators, and facilitators for young adults, working to promote the health and resiliency of our land, air, and water. 

 

The standard schedule generally consists of a two-week hitch cycle with 8 days in the field as a crew and 6 days off, with some exceptions for irregular program needs.

Crew Leaders are required to come in for an additional day each hitch cycle to complete administrative duties and check-ins with program staff, typically the day after returning from the project (Wednesday, the Ninth Day).

While out on hitch, crews camp, prepare all meals, complete project work, and do chores together as a team.

Because of the nature of this work schedule, time off will not be permitted during hitches, and program participants are expected to plan accordingly.  
 

The Crew Leader position requires patience, a consistently positive mental attitude, mentorship, technical aptitude, focus on efficiency, and a high level of competence in the outdoors.

There is also a significant administrative component to this position, as the Leader is responsible for approving timesheets, managing crew budget and receipts, and submitting timely Post-Hitch Accomplishments, just to name a few.

Finally, crew leaders must exhib...