Fall Field Crew Member-AmeriCorps

                                                                     

 

Position Title: Fall Field Crew Member - AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Conservation Corps New Mexico 

Site Location: Conservation Corps New Mexico Program Office - 560 N 17th Street, Las Cruces NM

Terms of Service:


* Start Date: 8/31/2026


* End Date: 12/11/2026


* AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 450-hour

 

Purpose:

Conservation Corps New Mexico (CCNM): Conservation Corps New Mexico, an AmeriCorps Program, aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s.

CCNM crews are typically based in Las Cruces, NM and all project work will take place on public lands in New Mexico and surrounding states.


* This is an AmeriCorps position aiming to engage future leaders who protect, restore, and enhance our public lands through community-based service.


* You’ll learn new skills, but it will take sweat: this program is designed to be rigorous.

You will complete conservation service projects and learn many skills through experience.

Service as an AmeriCorps member is an introduction to a new and exciting lifestyle - over the course of the season you will live, learn, train, and work to protect and preserve America’s public lands.

 

Description of Duties:

Crew Models
CCNM's Field Crew program engages motivated young adults, ages 18-30 (35 for veterans), to complete challenging and impactful conservation service projects throughout southern New Mexico and surrounding states.

Crews work with a variety of land management agencies, spending up to 8 days in the field camping.

Projects can be front country or backcountry, with limited to no access to showers and running-water toilets.

Backcountry projects involve carrying out all personal supplies (tent, sleeping bag, clothing) as well as group camp supplies (food, water, gear, tools) to the campsite and worksite.

Projects that crews typically work on may include, but are 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

Responsibilities of a CCNM Corpsmember:



* CCNM field crews operate on a set schedule throughout their season.

Adherence to this schedule is essential to the success of the program; exceptions can be made for emergencies. 


* Members can expect to work long days and must successfully adapt to various weather and working conditions.  Workdays will contain strenuous labor in remote settings and varying weather conditions.


* While serving a term of National Service, CCNM crews are expected to work in team settings.  Respect for all members of the program, our partners, the public and the land they are visiting is re...