Join Conservation Legacy!
Exciting, challenging, rewarding—there is no one word to describe participating in a Conservation Legacy Program. You’ll learn, but it will probably take sweat. You’ll complete great service projects, but it won’t always be easy. You’ll meet some great people, but you won’t always see eye-to-eye. It’s about learning, working hard for the environment and our communities, and giving something back. We’re glad you’re interested in joining us!
To learn more about current opportunities and to apply, visit program websites below
- Ancestral Lands
- Appalachian Conservation Corps
- Arizona Conservation Corps
- Conservation Corps New Mexico
- Preserve America Youth Summit
- Southeast Conservation Corps
- Southwest Conservation Corps
- Stewards Individual Placements
Search all of Conservation Legacy's current opportunities and current staff openings.
Position Types
Below is a summary of position types by program.
| Program Models: | Youth Programming | Conservation Corps Crew | Veterans Fire Corps | Individual Placements | Leadership Opportunity | Ancestral Lands Crew |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Conservation Corps | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Conservation Corps North Carolina | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Conservation Corps New Mexico | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Appalachian Conservation Corps | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Southeast Conservation Corps | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Southwest Conservation Corps | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stewards Individual Placements | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Preserve America Youth Summit | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
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William, VFC Alumni
Veterans Fire Corps
This program has helped me find the sense of purpose I lost after exiting the Marine Corps; it’s given me the foot in the door I was looking for. This is the kind of work that fills you with that sense of pride again"
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Ian, Southeast Conservation Corps
Conservation Corps Crews
My time with the Southeast Conservation Corps and Americorps has been a literal life-changing experience that continues to shape who I am and what I do."
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Crew 311
Ancestral Lands
So far, each job we've had has exceeded our partner's expectations. In Tumacacori, they were expecting us to pull invasive species and water Cottonwood trees. Little did they know we would complete those tasks in two days with four work days to spare."
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Anthony, Southwest Conservation Corps NPS Intern
Individual Placements
I have worked throughout Mesa Verde National Park. My highlights have been collaborative projects and having the freedom to be outside whenever I wanted. I believe this experience has built upon the skills I already possess while giving me new skills that can be used for a wide array of careers."
Who We Serve
Conservation Legacy emphasizes the recruitment and engagement of diverse teams and individuals who learn from each other and their projects in a supportive environment. In selecting participants, Conservation Legacy encourages all types of diversity including, but not limited to; race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, social-economic, and disability.
Conservation Legacy also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve. Conservation Legacy intentionally searches for funding sources and program options to support the goal of offering experiences to a wide range of participants.
