Location: Rio Rancho,NM, USA
POSITION PURPOSE:
Conservation Crews will work to safely complete conservation projects in their communities. Project work may include chainsaw work, trail work, fencing, invasive species removal, historic preservation, or other community improvement work. All Corpsmembers will receive both personal and professional development training such as First Aid/CPR, Mental Health First Aid, financial management, and public speaking skills.
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal, full time, AmeriCorps member
SCHEDULE: Day work or Spike schedule. Day work schedule is Tuesday-Friday, 7:00am-5:30pm with weekends off. Spike schedule is Tuesday-Tuesday, 7:00am-5:30pm, camping at the project site. Spike is 8 days on shift followed by 6 days off.
STIPEND: $620.00 (before taxes) per week.
REPORTS TO: Staff Crew Supervisor with support and additional oversight by Middle Rio Grande Conservation Program Coordinator.
Start/End DATE OPTIONS:
March 24th to August 1st (675 hour term) or November 14, 2025 (1,200 hour term)
August 11th to November 14, 2025 (450 hour term)
Dates subject to change due to weather, Covid-19, funding, or other conditions
EDUCATION AWARD: $1,956 upon successful completion of 450 hour AmeriCorps Service Term OR $2,817.14 upon successful completion of 675 hour AmeriCorps Service Term OR $5,176.50 upon successful completion of 1,200 hour AmeriCorps Service Term.
LOCATION: RMYC Albuquerque Office: 2921 2nd St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 with project locations throughout the state. Participants must have reliable transportation to and from this location, according to their work schedule for the duration of the season.