Conservation Corps New Mexico - Administrative Specialist I

 

Title:  Administrative Specialist I, Conservation Corps New Mexico 
Starting Salary Range: The starting hourly range for this position will be in the $19.52– $20.10 per hour 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's percentile to ensure internal salary equity. 
Location: Las Cruces, NM, and Partially Remote Eligible. 
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Benefit Eligible: Health, Vision, Dental, Short/Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Retirement, Paid Time Off or Not per Personnel Policies, Supplemental benefits including critical care, pet insurance, supplemental life, and others. 
Reports to: Director of Administration
Posting Period: Please apply before May 15th, 2026

 

It is vital for a candidate to submit both a resume and cover letter.

 

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:
Conservation Corps New Mexico (CCNM) is based in Las Cruces, NM, and operates conservation service programs across southern New Mexico that empower individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities, and the environment.

CCNM, a program of Conservation Legacy, aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s.

CCNM is focused on connecting youth, young adults, and recent era military veterans with conservation service work projects on public lands. 

 

Position Summary:

The Administrative Specialist’s primary role is to help ensure effective day-to-day operations at Conservation Corps New Mexico.

This role may require, but is not limited to, performing general administrative tasks, responding to phone calls and emails, managing office equipment and supplies, creating reports and memos, organizing events, submitting written funding proposals, and supporting member and staff recruitment, selections, onboarding, and training.

This role requires individuals who possess distinct skills in communication, organization, and problem- solving, have a desire to support others in reaching their goals, and can work as a member of a team and independently. 

 

Outcomes & Functions of Position:

Finance:


* Assist with the management of petty cash, which includes obtaining proper ...