CCNM - Crew Member - Summer 2024
Conservation Legacy
ApplyOpportunity summary
Term length
5/27/2024 - 8/16/2024
Application window
3/5/2024 - 6/10/2024
Location
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Hourly pay equivalent
$15.00
Project summary
Members serve on professionally supervised crews and explore opportunities for careers in the outdoors, learn practical field skills, and develop confidence as emerging leaders in the field of conservation. Members learn and train under the guidance of professional staff within Conservation Legacy while gaining career perspectives. CCNM Crews will become proficient in environmental stewardship practices, general worksite safety, Leave No Trace principles, and outdoor living skills.
Opportunity description
This position provides individuals opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve as part of a team and work, serve, and camp in the field at the location of the project(s). Supervision is provided by professional crew leaders. Crews generally spend 8 days in the field followed by 6 days off. The schedule may vary depending on the project need. There are 8 opportunities under this announcement.
Benefits
- Education award
- Employee Assistance Program
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
Age between the ages of 18 and 30 w/maximum 35 for Veterans with DD-214. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Agree to be substance free.
Preferred qualifications
Interest in stewardship. Ability to work well with others. Other qualifications as outlined in detailed announcement.
Opportunity details
Focus area
- Outdoor recreation access improvements
- Natural resource preservation and conservation
Work environment
- Teams based
- Outdoor
- Rural