Watershed Programs Coordinator

 

Title: SCC Four Corners Watershed Programs Coordinator

Starting Salary Range: The starting salary for this position will be in the 22.93-23.62 range, depending on experience, education, and skills relevant to the position.  Please note that the indicated starting salary range describes the range for an incumbent in this position.  Most new staff generally start at the beginning of the range percentile to ensure internal salary equity.

Location: Durango, Colorado/Not Remote Eligible. 

Status:  Term Position, Non-Exempt

Benefit Eligible: Health, Vision, Dental, Short/Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Retirement, Paid Time Off per Personnel Policies, Supplemental benefits including critical care, pet insurance, supplemental life, and others.

Reports to: SCC Four Corners Watershed Program Manager

Posting Period: Please apply before January 19, 2026

Term: Start date no earlier than March 30, 2026.

End date no later than November 20, 2026 dependent on funding.

 

Organizational Summary: 

Conservation Legacy is a nationwide non-profit.  The Corps programs within the organization engage participants in diverse conservation and community projects that serve public and private lands.   These projects provide opportunities for personal and professional development and strive toward a high priority of needs for public land managers and community partners.

Through the mission of engaging future leaders who protect, restore, and enhance our nation’s lands through community-based service; Conservation Legacy works toward a world with healthy lands, air, and water; thriving people and resilient communities.

 

Program Summary:  

The 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 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). 

 

Position Summary:

The Watershed Programs Coordinator (WPC) position mainly supports local watershed restoration and invasive plant initiatives for the Southwest Conservation Corps and its partners.

The position oversees and mentors 2 crews in the watershed program and supports other crew models across the program dependent on applicable skillsets.

The WPC ensures crews are prepared to maintain safety, program integrity, and complete quality work in the field by providing pre and post-project support and in-the-field guidance. This position will assist in the development of recruitment and outreach strategy, GIS d...