Work with passionate people on conservation and service projects in diverse communities and gain hands-on experience with Conservation Corps New Mexico.
Individual. Community. Environment. Work with passionate people on conservation and service projects in diverse communities and gain hands-on experience! With a tradition of hard work, dedication and pride, Conservation Corps New Mexico engages individuals and strengthen communities in across southern New Mexico and western Texas through service and conservation.
Be prepared for challenging hands-on project work in remote, backcountry settings!Adult Field Crews will travel regionally and complete challenging and impactful conservation service projects that include trail construction and maintenance, ecosystem restoration, fire fuels reduction, fencing, invasive weed removal (and more!), as well as participate in environmental education activities. Some crews will receive additional training in chainsaw use to complete projects which address fuels reduction, forest restoration needs and invasive species eradication. Positions range from 3-6 months depending on the term of service. Member compensation includes a $400/week living stipend and $200/week housing stipend plus an AmeriCorps education award upon completion of term. Leaders earn up to $750/week plus health insurance. All crews receive paid training, tent camping and travel to and from the office in Las Cruces to project site, food budget while on project or camping hitch, and an employee's assistance program. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 25 (up to age 37 for Veterans Fire Corps Crews), a U.S. citizen who has received a high school diploma or GED, and able to perform heavy manual labor tasks. If you are hardworking, a team player, and willing to take on new challenges and adventures, CCNM is looking for you!
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps of New Mexico is a youth development program that puts young adults into community and environment service on public lands through an outdoor, hands-on teamwork model. From mountain peaks and desert plains to river gorges and urban streets, RMYC-NM is all over the state of New Mexico to help steward youth and the enchanting public lands we find ourselves in.
Through training and service, Corpsmembers discover their potential for healthy, productive lives while making a positive difference in the community. In partnership with federal, state, tribal and local land management agencies, conservation crews will engage in paid environmental, wilderness, and climate projects that may include chainsaw work, trail construction and maintenance, fencing, invasive species removal, ecological restoration, erosion control, historic preservation, or other community improvement work. 2025 positions begin on March 24th with work through either August 1st OR November 14th. Conservation program members work in a variety of locations with each position having varying schedules. Spike crews work for 8 days camping with their crew, followed by 6 days off. Day crews work Monday-Friday (going home every night) and have weekends off. Hybrid crews work on both day and spike schedules. Compensation includes a $1,240 stipend every 2 weeks, an AmeriCorps education award upon completion of term, paid trainings and certifications (may include CPR/first aid, WFA, Chainsaw S-212, Mental Health first aid, and more), 3 meals/day when on spike, and eligible for premium paid health insurance.
No experience? No problem! Ideal applicants must simply have the willingness to camp and do demanding and strenuous work in the outdoors. Learn more about current job opportunities and apply today!
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Be prepared for challenging hands-on project work in remote, backcountry settings! 
