Assistant Crew Leader – Trails

Address:
512 North Valley
Las Cruces, New Mexico
88005

Actively Recruiting:
Yes
Position title:
Assistant Crew Leader - Trails
Final date to receive applications:
Type of Position:
Crew Leader
Town, City, Park, etc:
Las Cruces
State / Territory:
New Mexico
Benefits:
Education Award
Project/Program Focus:
Trails

Position Title: CCNM 2025 Fall Assistant Crew Leader

CCNM Office
560 N. 17th Street

Las Cruces, NM 88005

Terms of Service:

Start Date:

08/25/2025

End Date: 12/12/2025

Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 675 hrs
Purpose:

Conservation Corps New Mexico (CCNM) engages motivated young adults, ages 18 - 30, to complete challenging and impactful conservation and service projects throughout the western United States. CCNM crews serve in a variety of National Parks, National Forests, and other public areas. Projects may include trail construction & maintenance, habitat improvement, hazardous fuels reduction, historic preservation, chemical and mechanical invasive plant removal, and local environmental service projects.

CCNM provides opportunities for members to learn about the local environment and conservation issues throughout the duration of the program. Selected members are placed on a crew that will then collaborate to perform project work.

Project work may vary due to seasonality and environmental safety concerns. Projects that crews typically work on may include, but are not limited to:

• Trail construction and maintenance
• Habitat restoration
• Fence installation/repair
• Land Management Inventory and Mapping
• Fire fuels reduction
• National Disaster Relief for up to 30 days at a time
• Community service

Description of Duties:

Assistant Crew Leaders (ACL) are responsible for facilitating a positive crew member experience by setting an example of enthusiasm throughout work and camp life. The ACL works in tandem with the Crew Leader (CL) to communicate directions, project specifications, and constructive criticism throughout the term of service. The ACL will expand their role, learn leadership strategies, and assume management duties including filling in for the CL in project relations or completing paperwork when needed.

• Commitment – CCNM participants must commit to all aspects of the program, including conservation projects, education, training, and other crew activities.
• Safety – All participants are required to participate in a culture of safety on their crew during all program activities by being aware of and adhering to program policies, as well as fostering an atmosphere of wellness in the program.
• Professionalism – Participants must be willing to follow all CCNM policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent CCNM.
• Teamwork – Members must be willing to engage in collaboration, respect others, and assist in making group decisions.
• Technology – Projects are often in remote locations. The use of technology will be limited.
• Substance Free – Participants MUST be willing and able to refrain from alcohol and drugs while participating in the CCNM program.

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

Assistant Crew Leader

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Ameri Corps service and experience with backpacking, wilderness travel, camp management and outdoor leadership preferred
• Flexibility, adaptability, and capacity to work in a changing environment, including willingness to work a varying schedule. This position could also be deployed for national disaster relief, outside the region, for multiple weeks.
• Excellent communication, teaching/mentoring, and conflict resolution and team-building skills
• Valid driver's license and an insurable driving record

Physical Requirements:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that…