Watershed Strike Team Crew Member - AmeriCorps

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: May 25, 2026
• End Date: November 10, 2026
• Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 900

Purpose:

The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is an Ameri Corps Program of the non‑profit service organization, Conservation Legacy. It is built on the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) that operated from 1933 – 1942. SCC provides youth and young adults opportunities to complete conservation projects on public lands. While serving with SCC, members receive training of job skills, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and environmental stewardship.

Programs are developed using a step ladder approach to provide a progression of skill development based on a member’s needs. Members receive a weekly living allowance, training, and an Ameri Corps Education Award.

SCC’s Watershed Program engages motivated young adults, ages 18 - 30, to complete challenging and impactful watershed restoration projects on multiple watersheds in the Four Corners region. SCC’s Watershed Program is based in the Four Corners office in Durango, CO.

SCC’s Watershed Strike Team will work with the Montrose County invasive weed management program and as part of the Dolores River Restoration Partnership (DRRP). The DRRP is a public‑private collaborative of conservation corps, non‑profits, BLM managers, private landowners, and engaged community members surrounding the Dolores River watershed. This is the DRRP’s 15th year of an ambitious effort to treat invasive plant species along 175 miles of the Dolores River corridor.

Description of Duties:

Thisis an Ameri Corps position. The crew members will participate in a 3‑person crew (1 leader, 2 members). While working (i.e. on‑hitch), the crew will camp together, prepare all meals together, and work together as a group to complete all projects and chores. Hitch schedules may vary between 4 days on, 3 days off or 5 days on, 2 days off, or 8 days on, 6 days off.

SCC does not provide off‑hitch accommodation and crew members will be responsible for their own accommodation during that time.

The primary responsibilities of this crew are to treat noxious weeds, participate in revegetation activities such as seeding and planting of native species, collect vegetation monitoring and survey data, cage natural trees to encourage co‑existence with beaver, and complete instream restoration work as available. This crew is designed to be flexible to meet the evolving needs of the DRRP. Flexibility and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 18 years of age
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an Ameri Corps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
• Have a current driver’s license and have had a license for three years
• Capable of walking (minimum of 5 miles/day on rough, uneven terrain)
• Standing, crouching and stooping for long periods of time
• Lifting/carrying items that weigh up to 40 pounds
• Working in temperatures that can reach above 95 degrees (F)
• Knowledge or interest in native and non‑native vegetation of the Southwest is encouraged
• GIS, herbicide, vegetation monitoring experience is a plus

Essential eligibility requirements for the program must be met. If you are unable to meet certain requirements, we may be able to assist you with some modification unless it alters the fundamental nature of the program, compromises the health and safety of participants or staff, or places an undue financial or administrative burden on the organization. These requirements are written the same for all positions and therefore may not apply directly to your position:

• Work effectively as a member of a team despite potentially stressful and difficult conditions. This may require problem solving on an interpersonal or group level as well as a willingness to…