BOR Program - Individual Placement

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps & US Bureau of Reclamation

Program Support - Environment, surveying and project services Individual Placement (Spring 2026) Middle Rio Grande Region

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) is a nonprofit youth development organization serving New Mexico. We inspire young adults to make a positive difference between themselves and their communities. Through training and service, Corps members discover their potential for healthy, productive lives.

Individual Placement positions work within RMYC partner agencies, and are intended to provide meaningful job experience for young professionals looking to build their careers in specific fields.

This position provides broad support to environmental stewardship, land management, contracting, and recreation-related business development within the Bureau of Reclamation's Environment and Lands Division. The role blends field-based resource work with technical research, regulatory compliance support, contract development, and interagency coordination. Responsibilities vary seasonally and require strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in both outdoor field settings and structured office environments.

Professional development and work-training is a major focus of this position. The ideal candidate is someone looking for a starting point to build a career in hydrology, outdoor management, and conservation. This position is managed through RMYC and includes professional development, regular check-ins, and life skills training that RMYC offers regularly. Other training opportunities will be provided through the host program or outside training tailored to the needs of the individual.

Cross-training with other programs is also encouraged. As an Ameri Corps member, this position will not serve in any supervising or staff roles.

Seasonal, full time, Ameri Corps member

Full Time, 40 Hours per week, (May/June - 12/18/26). Exact start and end times will be determined by program funding, program needs, and timing of applications received.

Bureau of Reclamation staff daily and to RMYC Individual Placement Program Coordinator on a biweekly basis.

555 Broadway Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

900-hour Ameri Corps term.

Biweekly Stipend of $1,440 per week (Equivalent of $18.00 per hour)

Americorps Segal Education Award scholarship of $3,697.50 upon successful completion of term of service.

Parents or caregivers are eligible and encouraged to apply. Full time, 1700-hour term applicants may qualify to receive childcare benefits through the Ameri Corps Childcare Program. More information is available by request or through the Ameri Corps Childcare Program website.

Healthcare coverage is available to all Ameri Corps members at no cost to the member. This is considered primary coverage and is not available as supplemental coverage.

Non-Scheduled Days (paid days off) are available, with the exact number depending on the length of the term of service (These days off ARE NOT counted toward the service hours required for the Educational Award). Time off in excess of assigned non-scheduled days will require make up work or a stipend reduction.

RMYC observes all National holidays and are considered approved paid days off, however RMYC reserves the right to have Ameri Corps members work or earn service hours on certain holidays if necessary to meet program requirements (holiday time off hours ARE NOT counted toward the service hours required for the Educational Award).

Student loan forbearance and interest payments are available for qualifying loans.

A chosen candidate must meet the following requirements:

• 18-30 years old as of the position start date.
• All Ameri Corps members must be citizens, national, or lawful permanent residents of the United States. State-level background checks will be conducted for non-residents of NM.
• Chosen candidates must complete a pre-employment National Service Criminal History Check and fingerprint scan with the following requirements:
• You must be truthful in all statements regarding criminal history.
• You cannot be registered or required to be registered on any state sex offender registry or the National Sex Offender Registry.
• You cannot be convicted of murder.
• Insurable driving record and a valid driver's license.
• Have a High School Diploma, equivalent diploma (G.E.D.), or agree to obtaining one prior to using the Segal Education Award
• If you are not capable of obtaining a High School diploma or equivalent or are enrolled in an institution of higher education on an ability to benefit basis you may be considered eligible for funds under section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091)
• Able to complete the entire length of the service term, including make up hours if necessary.
• Essential physical functions include the ability to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, climb, balance, reach with hands & arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on a frequent basis, and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Reasonable…