Fall 2026 Field Crew Leader

                                                                     

 

Title: Adult Crew Leader - Fall Field Crew

Reports to: CCNM Program Coordinator

Location/s: Las Cruces, NM

Status: Seasonal, Full-time, Camping Program  

Dates: 08/24/2026 - 12/11/2026

Wages: $925-1125/week, depending on prior experience and certifications.

During the initial training weeks, the pay will be $750/week. 

Benefits: Paid training, food budget while on hitch, Employee Assistance Program, health benefits for eligible positions. 

Training: Generally, the term begins with leadership training which focuses on developing outdoor leadership skills, goal setting, technical and field skills training and developing an understanding of CCNM policies and procedures.

Following leadership training, most seasons will begin with an orientation with Crew Leaders and Crew Members that includes Leave No Trace, Outdoor Living & Nutrition, and Wilderness First Aid.

Informal hands-on training will continue throughout the term with on-the-ground skills training.    

Housing: Housing on days off is not provided. 

Multiple positions available.

Application closes July 19, 2026

 

Conservation Corps New Mexico (CCNM)

Conservation Corps New Mexico, a program of Conservation Legacy, 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.

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

 

Position Summary:  

The Crew Leader II 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.

Standard schedule generally consists of 8 days on-hitch (out in the field as a crew unit) and 6 days off with some exceptions.

Crew Leaders may also be required to come in for an additional day each hitch cycle to complete administrative duties and check-ins with program staff.

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

 

The Crew Leader II position requires patience, a consistently positive mental attitude, mentorship, technical aptitude, focus on efficiency, and a high level of competence in the outdoors.

It also involves an administration role, where weekly paperwork is due in a timely manner to supervisors.

Finally, crew leaders must exhibit the ability to effectively work on dynamic teams and those from a variety of communities. 

CCNM crews serve in a variety of National Parks, National Forests, and other public areas.

Projects may ...