What are the responsibilities and job description for the AmeriCorps Crew Member-Chainsaw Crew position at Conservation Legacy?
Conservation Corps New Mexico (CCNM):
Conservation Corps New Mexico, an AmeriCorps Program, aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s. CCNM crews are typically based in Las Cruces, NM and all project work will take place on public lands in New Mexico and surrounding states.
- This is an AmeriCorps position aiming to engage future leaders who protect, restore, and enhance our public lands through community-based service.
- You’ll learn new skills, but it will take sweat: this program is designed to be rigorous. You will complete conservation service projects and learn many skills through experience. Service as an AmeriCorps member is an introduction to a new and exciting lifestyle - over the course of the season you will live, learn, train, and work to protect and preserve America’s public lands.
Description of Duties:
Crew Models
CCNM's Field Crew program engages motivated young adults, ages 18-30 (35 for veterans), to complete challenging and impactful conservation service projects throughout southern New Mexico and surrounding states. Crews work with a variety of land management agencies, spending up to 8 days in the field camping. Projects can be front country or backcountry, with limited to no access to showers and running-water toilets. Backcountry projects involve carrying out all personal supplies (tent, sleeping bag, clothing) as well as group camp supplies (food, water, gear, tools) to the campsite and worksite.
Chainsaw Crew:
This crew will serve primarily in front-country settings, specifically in the greater Albuquerque metropolitan area. The work will focus on sustainable forestry, fuels reduction, or invasive species removal (with the potential to use herbicide). Crew members will go through USFS (or equivalent) chainsaw training (Thinking Sawyer) and may earn an A-faller certification upon completion.
