Individual Placement Positions
Indigenous Individual Placements
Please see the table below for open positions for Native American individuals with Arizona Conservation Corps. Click the 'Apply Here' link for more information and instructions to apply. If there are no open positions for a particular program or position, please check back soon!
| Position Title | Description | Location | Dates | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USFWS Biological Science Individual Placement (7 openings) | The Biological Science IPs will help the Arizona Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office support recovery actions for the Apache Trout on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The IPs will be part of a seasonal field crew conducting backpack electrofishing surveys of headwater streams for the purpose of monitoring the status and trend of Apache Trout populations. The position will also include managing and removing non-native invasive trout species that prey on, compete with, and hybridize with Apache Trout. PLEASE APPLY BY APRIL 15. | Whiteriver, AZ | May 19, 2025 - October 3, 2025 | Apply Here! |
| USFWS Biological Science Lead – Fisheries (3 openings) | The Biological Science Leaders will be responsible for facilitating a positive IP experience by setting an example of enthusiasm and positive leadership for the Biological Science IPs throughout the project’s duration. These positions communicate directions, project specifications, and constructive criticism to the crew throughout the term of service. They are expected to complete all paperwork in a timely manner and professionally represent AZCC in project relations. The goal of these positions is to help the Arizona Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office support recovery actions for the Apache Trout on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The Biological Science Crew Leader and IPs will be part of a seasonal field crew conducting backpack electrofishing surveys of headwater streams for the purpose of monitoring the status and trend of Apache Trout populations. The position will also include managing and removing non-native invasive trout species that prey on, compete with, and hybridize with Apache Trout. PLEASE APPLY BY APRIL 15. | Whiteriver, AZ | May 19, 2025 - October 3, 2025 | Apply Here! |
Current Individual Placement Openings
Please see the table below for open positions with Arizona Conservation Corps. Click the 'Apply Here' link for more information and instructions to apply. If there are no open positions for a particular program or position, please check back soon!
| Position Title | Description | Location | Dates | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recreation Technician Crewmember-Tonto National Forest (multiple positions filled on an ongoing, as-needed basis) | The Mesa and Cave Creek Ranger Districts of Tonto National Forest are seeking temporary, full-time Recreation Technician Crewmembers on an ongoing, as-needed basis. The primary focus of these positions will be monitoring and controlling access to highly developed recreation sites and boat launching facilities, in addition to conducting vehicle patrols and fee enforcement, at area lakes and other recreation sites on the Forest during weekends. Other duties include light maintenance at recreational facilities, painting, installing signage, vegetation control, and patrolling recreation areas. The crewmembers may also have the opportunity for involvement with larger maintenance projects and special events, such as those with agency partners. | Mesa, Cave Creek, and Globe, AZ | Ongoing | Apply Here! |
| Visitor Survey Individual Placement (1 opening) | Arizona State Parks and Trails (ASPT) conducts a visitor survey approximately every five years, using Field Interviewers. The selected Field Interviewer will assist ASPT in collecting visitor survey data by administering questionnaires to park visitors. Surveys will be administered at the identified parks throughout southeastern Arizona during the 2025 calendar year at various locations in parks, including trailheads, visitor centers, campgrounds and parking areas that provide adequate space to conduct interviews. ASPT will help determine surveying locations for each park along with instructions on how to survey visitors, and survey goals per quarter. The surveyor will approach park visitors, introduce the project and administer the survey. | Tucson, AZ | April 2025 - December 31, 2025 (ASAP!) | Apply Here! |
| Developed Recreation Coordinator – Kaibab National Forest | This IP selected for this position will focus on providing quality recreation opportunities for the local community and visiting public by ensuring that visitors have a safe, clean, and positive recreational experience on the Kaibab National Forest. The IP will ensure recreation sites are maintained and improved while interacting positively with visitors to provide education on important forest information, rules, and regulations to provide quality recreation experiences. Other responsibilities include serving on the Recreation Team to provide supervision, leadership, and training to volunteers working for the recreation program, serving onsite at the visitor center and Big Springs Cabin rental site as needed, overseeing the recreation volunteer program through the management of volunteers, and overseeing front desk operations at the Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center. | Fredonia, AZ | April 28 - October 24, 2025 (anticipated) | Apply Here! |
| San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge Technicians -AmeriCorps (2 openings) | The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is looking for 2 technicians to help support the San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge biology and management staff positions. One technician will act as a shadow and direct support to the refuge biologist and will primarily be responsible for assisting in the collection and processing of data taken in the field. The other technician will primarily support refuge management by assisting with projects related to refuge management, maintenance and administration. Overlap between positions is expected to meet larger program needs. | Douglas, AZ | May 12 - September 12, 2025 (anticipated) | Apply Here! |
| Fisheries Individual Placement (3 openings) | Working under the Fisheries Biologist, the selected IPs will assist with fish habitat improvement in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area and Aravaipa Ecosystem Management Area, and will be helping to secure four federally endangered fish populations and populations of five sensitive fish species that are currently being impacted by non-native fish. Through their involvement, the IPs will learn about conservation practices and invasive species management. Projects that the IPs will be involved with are designed to help conserve, restore, and improve habitat conditions for native, sensitive, and listed fish species, and include the mechanical removal of invasive and non-native aquatic species, helping prevent the spread and establishment of invasive species through the promotion of ecosystem health, recording and entering of data, monitoring of water quality, and other assigned projects. | Safford, AZ | May 19, 2025 - April 24, 2026 (anticipated) | Apply Here! |
| Campground Recreation Technician (1 opening) | Tonto National Forest is seeking to mentor a temporary, full-time Campground Recreation Technician in what it takes to oversee and manage the daily operations of 5 developed campgrounds and day use areas under the fee program. The selected IP will work with U.S. Forest Service staff, Recreation Technicians, and campground hosts, with the primary focus of managing the daily operations of developed campgrounds and day use fee sites. The IP will learn the processes of making public contacts in Developed Recreation sites, making seasonal inspections of developed recreation sites, fee compliance, educating the public about Forest Service rules and regulations, and general upkeep of Developed Recreation sites. | Payson, AZ | May 19, 2025 - Nov. 21, 2025 (anticipated) | Apply Here! |
| Kofa Biological Technician (1 opening) | The Biological Technician will assist the Refuge staff with daily operations through a variety of tasks on the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge (Kofa NWR). The majority of work on the Refuge revolves around managing habitat and water resources for the Desert Bighorn sheep and the Sonoran Pronghorn, which includes removal of invasive species, construction, and repair of water catchments, hauling water to catchments and wildlife drinkers, and educating the public about these species and the Refuge in general. Other duties will be to assist with wilderness reporting and data management for the extensive camera trap project on the Refuge. Professional development funds are available to assist the IP with career and educational development during their term. A variety of applicable training opportunities will be available to the IP. Housing is available for the IP during their term. | Yuma, AZ | June 2, 2025 - May 29, 2026 (anticipated) | Apply Here! |
