Four Corners Conservation Crew Leader in Development (CDLP)

Read the full job description and . Position Title: Conservation Crew Leader Development Program (CLDP) – (Leading crews of young adults, aged 18-30)– AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program : Southwest Conservation Corps, Four Corners Site Location: Durango, CO Terms of Service: Start Date: 04/06/2026 End Date: 11/06/2026 *potential option to end 08/07/2026 AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 1200 Hours Multiple positions available. Application closes December 31st, 2025. Purpose: Southwest Conservation Corps ( SCC) is an AmeriCorps program of the non-profit service organization, Conservation Legacy. SCC provides youth and young adults opportunities to complete conservation projects primarily on public lands. While serving with SCC, members receive training on 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. Description of Duties: The CLDP position is an opportunity to make a difference in young peoples’ lives while completing conservation projects. CLDPs will be mentors, educators, and facilitators for young adults, working to promote the health and resiliency of our land, air, and water. The AmeriCorps Crew Leader Development Program (CLDP) is a two-phase program. The first phase focuses on orientation, training, and development, the second phase focuses on implementation and continued leadership development. The AmeriCorps CLDP will spend 7 weeks in a crew leader training period alongside fellow CLDPs, Crew Leaders and SCC Staff, which will include a SCC leadership skills week, chainsaw training, technical trails training, administrative training, and prep weeks, in addition to project work. In late May, CLDPs will be paired with an experienced Crew Leader where they will work together to lead a crew of young adults for the Summer and Fall Season. Crews consist of 6-7 members, 1 Crew Leader and 1