2026 Fall Tucson Roving Crew Leader

  

Title: AZCC 2026 Fall Tucson Roving Crew Leader 

Reports to: Program Coordinators 

Location: Tucson, Arizona 

1443 W Prince Rd 

Tucson, AZ 85705 

 

Status: Seasonal, Full-time, Camping Program   

Dates: 08/24/2026 - February 12, 2027 

Wages: $925-1125/week, depending on prior experience and certifications ($750/week during the initial training weeks) 

 

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 Roving 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 unit and 6 days out of the field with some exceptions.

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 project.

On-hitch, crews camp together, prepare all meals together, and work together as a group to complete all projects and chores. 

 

There is a 3 week break in your service term from December 10, 2026 - January 4, 2027.

You will not have a project hitch during those dates and you will not receive pay for those weeks. 

  

The Roving Crew Leader (RCL) position differs from a standard Crew Leader position in a few important ways.

The RCL is typically not attached to one crew for the duration of a field season but rather is expected to either cover supervisory duties for a crew whose leader is absent or offer additional support and leade...