Watershed Strike Team Crew Member- Americorps

Read the full job description and . Position Title: Watershed Strike Team Crew Member- AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Southwest Conservation Corps Site Location: Four Corners Office- Durango, Colorado Terms of Service: Start Date: May 25, 2026 End Date: November 10, 2026 AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 Purpose: The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is an AmeriCorps 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 AmeriCorps 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: This is an AmeriCorps 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 gro