Invasive Plant Management, Crew Leader

Title: Invasive Plant Management, Crew Leader

Conservation Legacy Program: Southwest Conservation Corps, Four Corners

Reports to: Watershed Program Manager

Location/s: Durango, CO

Status: Seasonal, Full-time, Camping Program  

Dates: April 6, 2026 – August 7, 2026 (with potential to extend through November)

Wages: $925-1125/week depending on prior experience and certifications; $750/week during 7-week training period


* SCC will hire 3 Senior Crew Leaders that will receive in-season rate during training season 

Benefits: Health Benefit Eligible, PTO, Food provided while in the field, uniforms, protective equipment, access to Mental Health Consultant and Employee Assistance Program.  

Training: Forest Service recognized Chainsaw training, Technical Trails training, as well as mental health and leadership skills training

Housing: SCC-Durango will be securing a camping location for leaders and CLDPs during the spring season.

Other options, including a partnership with a local hostel, will be reviewed in the interview process.  

Application closes December 31, 2025

 

Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a program of the non-profit service organization, Conservation Legacy, that is built on the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) that operated from 1933 – 1942.

SCC provides youth and young adults opportunities to complete conservation projects primarily on public lands.

While serving with SCC, members receive training on job skills, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and environmental stewardship.

Programs are developed using a step ladder approach to provide a progression of skill development based on a member’s needs.

Members receive a weekly living allowance, training, and an AmeriCorps Education Award (for qualifying individuals). 

 

Funded through the America the Beautiful Grant, Southwest Conservation Corps is hiring a Invasive Plant Management Crew in the San Juan Mountain Region. The 3-person crew will treat noxious weeds, collect vegetation monitoring and survey data, and perform general restoration activities as needed. The ideal crew leader will have knowledge of native and invasive plants in the Southwest, some herbicide experience, mapping skills, and vegetation monitoring/field data collection, or the desire to learn in the field! Your crew will work a 4-days on, 3-days off schedule, partner and learn from local agencies, make an impact in controlling the spread of noxious weeds in the Southwest. 

 

The Invasive Plant Management Crew Leader will spend 7 weeks in a crew leader training period alongside fellow Crew Leaders, CLDPs and SCC Staff.

 

The CL will be provided with study materials, and study time and time to take the exam for the Colorado Certified Pesticide Applicator license (CO license).

The license fee will be covered by Conservation Legacy.

Licensure gives the crew leader the ability to continue crew training in the field throughout the season...