Invasive Plant Management, Crew Leader

Title

Invasive Plant Management, Crew Leader

Conservation Legacy Program:
Southwest Conservation Corps, Four Corners

Watershed Program Manager

Durango, CO

Seasonal, Full-time, Camping Program

April 6, 2026 – August 7, 2026 (with potential to extend through November)

$925-1125/week depending on prior experience and certifications; $750/week during 7-week training period

Health Benefit Eligible, PTO, Food provided while in the field, uniforms, protective equipment, access to Mental Health Consultant and Employee Assistance Program.

Forest Service recognized Chainsaw training, Technical Trails training, as well as mental health and leadership skills training

SCC-Durango will be securing a camping location for leaders and CLDPs during the spring season. Other options, including a partnership with a local hostel, will be reviewed in the interview process.

December 31, 2025

• Leadership & Mentorship
  • Implement skills training on worksite and facilitate intentional discussions via informal lessons to contribute to the crew’s personal growth and group dynamics.
  • Promote individual corps member development and a safe, healthy, cohesive, other-centered and team-oriented community.
  • Follow and enforce all policies, maintain professional boundaries, and represent the program. This includes creating a substance-free work environment and refraining from the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs while involved in the program.
• Project Management, Safety & Implementation
  • Train, motivate and supervise a 3-person crew of young adults to efficiently complete conservation projects, while working long hours and managing high quality of work and crew morale.
  • Think critically to resolve issues and solve problems, requesting assistance or help when needed.
  • Communicate and coordinate logistics with project partners, Crew Leader in Development, & staff.
• Safety & Risk Management
  • Monitor, manage, and promote the holistic health of the crew, including physical and emotional safety.
  • Exhibit strong situational awareness and promote a culture of safety.
  • Transport crew and equipment safely in organizational vans or large SUVs with trailers in accordance with Conservation Legacy Driver policy.
  • Manage and document incidents in the field and activate incident response system, if needed, per Conservation Legacy policy.
  • Safe handling of herbicide and equipment to ensure proper application, storage, and applicator safety.
• Administration
  • Thorough documentation of crew hours, accomplishments, disciplinary actions taken, and incident response according to Conservation Legacy policy and procedure.
  • Manage food budget and credit card for purchases.
  • Track and submit credit card receipts for all expenses every month.
  • Accurately log herbicide use and application locations.
• Camp Management
  • Oversee, manage, and assign camp chores (or camp tasks).
  • Monitor and manage crew community needs in camp.
  • Instruct crew in how to create a safe, hygienic, and tidy camp environment while mitigating crew-caused impacts to campsites, practicing minimum impact camping techniques.
  • Maintain all program policies and procedures in camp environment.
  • Leading a camping crew is an intensive commitment requiring continuous physical presence. Leaders must remain physically present, and cognitively and emotionally available to support community and individual crew member needs.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

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