Four Corners Adult Program Coordinator

Four Corners Adult Program Coordinator

Location:

Durango, CO

Employment Type:

Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt

Posting Period:
Application open until January 19th, 2026

Salary: $22.93–$23.62/hour (depending on experience, education, and skills)

Reports To:

Adult Program Manager

Application Requirement:
Submit both a resume and cover letter.

Conservation Legacy is a nationwide non‑profit. The Corps programs engage participants in diverse conservation and community projects that serve public and private lands. These projects provide opportunities for personal and professional development and strive toward high priorities for public land managers and community partners. Through the mission of engaging future leaders who protect, restore and enhance our nation’s lands through community‑based service, Conservation Legacy works toward a world with healthy lands, air and water;

thriving people and resilient communities.

The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a program of Conservation Legacy, built on the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). SCC provides youth and young adults opportunities to complete conservation projects primarily on public lands. Members receive training on job skills, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and environmental stewardship. Programs use a step‑ladder approach to provide a progression of skill development.

Members receive a weekly living allowance, training, and an Ameri Corps Education Award (for qualifying individuals).

The Program Coordinator’s primary responsibilities include recruiting and selecting corps members and crew leaders for all Adult Conservation Corps crews; participating in the planning and execution of crew leader and member trainings; coordinating communication between the field and the office; supporting and mentoring all field staff, including seasonal field supervisors, crew leaders and members; ensuring crews are supported and prepared to maintain safety, program integrity and quality projects in the field.

Both office and field operations are required, and a flexible schedule is a must.

• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• Short/Long‑Term Disability
• Basic Life Retirement
• Paid Time Off per Personnel Policies
• Supplemental benefits including critical care, pet insurance, supplemental life, and others

• Work as part of an SCC recruiting and member development team to develop and implement a recruitment strategy.
• Participate in recruiting visits to schools, community partners, career fairs, etc.
• Coordinate and complete interviewing, selection, and placement of 100–150 corps members annually.
• Complete Crew Leader and Crew Leader Development Program (CLDP) hiring, including writing position descriptions, screening applicants, and offering positions.
• Work in an office setting; facilitate and manage the submission of all participant hiring, program, and Ameri Corps paperwork.

• Oversee and mentor staff in the field; provide technical expertise, guidance, and emotional support to crew members and leaders.
• Ensure project quality and quantity by providing technical assistance and accountability to crew members and leaders.
• Model risk management procedures in the field to create a safe working environment.
• Manage and participate in leader debriefs after each shift.
• Enforce all SCC policies and procedures.
• Comfortable and flexible with an ever‑shifting work schedule.
• Respond to crew emergency situations and participate in an on‑call system for crews in the field.
• Coordinate regular field visits with program staff as needed.
• Review incidents, workers’ comp claims and process accordingly as per Conservation Legacy protocols.

• Work with SCC staff to design, coordinate, and instruct in‑house training of crew leaders and program participants (technical trails, crosscut, chainsaw, mental health, administrative, Wilderness First Aid, leadership, and facilitation skills).
• Act as a role model and mentor, providing encouragement, guidelines and supervision to leaders throughout the 7‑week…