Conservation Program Coordinator; Albuquerque

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Full Time Manual Labor Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM, US

Salary Range: $47,800.00 To $54,100.00 Annually

Applications will be reviewed beginning in September, 2026

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

Work Location:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, with travel throughout the state

Schedule:

Mon-Fri, with additional time as required by program needs, including occasional weekends/overnights

Compensation:
Starting range is $47,800 to $54,100

Benefits:
All benefits as provided for in RMYC staff manual, after a 60-day waiting period, including Health/Dental insurance (100% of premiums for staff covered by RMYC), generous PTO structure, 3% match to SIMPLE IRA, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, annual wellness benefit and access to pro-deals.

Supervision Exercised:
Exercises supervision over assigned Crew Supervisors & Field Technicians; indirect supervision of Assistant Crew Leaders & Crew Members

Supervision Received :
Receives supervision from the Middle Rio Grande Program Manager; indirect supervision by Conservation Program Director

Position Summary:

The Conservation Program Coordinator provides logistical, technical, and administrative support to multiple crews of young adults, ages 16-30, who are completing conservation and stewardship projects throughout New Mexico. Key areas of support include project coordination, technical skills training, risk management, personnel management, and youth development.

Directly support the implementation of conservation projects based out of RMYC’s Middle Rio Grande office.

Communicate directly with project partners to ensure scheduled work dates and detailed Project Specifications are completed and mutually understood in advance of project implementation; maintain communication and support between RMYC crews and RMYC partners during and after project implementation.

Update Project Impact database with measurable results of crew work; complete periodic and regular crew/project reporting in compliance with all grant/agreement requirements.

Assist the Program Manager in developing and implementing new program initiatives and long-term planning.

Assist crew supervisors in tracking and coding all projects, expenses, and in-kind contributions. Track service hours for Ameri Corps members and work with individuals to ensure they complete the required number of service hours.

Provide direct supervision, coaching, and guidance to RMYC Crew Supervisors and corps members, ensuring Positive Youth Development, professional and efficient crew operations, and the fulfillment of RMYC’s mission.

Support Corps members’ wellness and health, Individual Development Plans, evaluations, and transitions.

Maintain a field presence to support project implementation, partner relationships, and corps member development, including overnight stays.

Address disciplinary issues, conflicts, or other crew-related matters requiring staff intervention, following RMYC philosophy of Positive Youth Development.

Review and approve timecards for accuracy, and ensure timely submission.

Assist with supervisor and corps member onboarding and personnel paperwork.

Lead the process of recruiting, orienting, and training seasonal Crew Supervisors (CS) and Assistant Crew Leaders (ACL); lead the process for interviewing and hiring CS & ACL.

Facilitate training for both Crew Members and Crew leadership in pertinent project skills including, but not limited to, chainsaw use, crosscut saw use, trail construction and maintenance, tool use, habitat restoration, ecological monitoring, fence construction, and others.

Provide training in data collection related to forest health monitoring, trail maintenance, habitat improvement, and other areas required by project agreements or regional/national initiatives.

Support the creation and facilitation of leadership orientation for Crew Supervisors and Assistant Crew Leaders.

Assist (as capacity allows) the ongoing maintenance and…