Arizona Conservation Corps-Phoenix Program Coordinator

Title : Arizona Conservation Corps-Phoenix Program Coordinator

Starting Salary Range : The starting salary for this position will be in the $22.93 to $23.62 range, depending on experience, education, and skills relevant to the position.

Please note that the indicated starting salary range describes the range for an incumbent in this position.

Most new staff generally start at the beginning of the range percentile to ensure internal salary equity.

Location : Phoenix, AZ

Status : Full time / Non-Exempt

Benefit Eligible : Health, Vision, Dental, Short / Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Retirement, Paid Time Off per Personnel Policies, Supplemental benefits including critical care, pet insurance, supplemental life, and others.

Reports to : Senior Program Director, Arizona Conservation Corps

Posting Period : Please apply before February 6, 2026

It is vital for a candidate to submit both a resume and cover letter.

Organizational Summary :

Conservation Legacy is a nationwide non-profit.  The Corps programs within the organization engage participants in diverse conservation and community projects that serve public and private lands.   These projects provide opportunities for personal and professional development and strive toward a high priority of needs for public land managers and community partners.

Through the mission of engaging future leaders who protect, restore and enhance our nation’s lands through community-based service; Conservation Legacy works toward a world with healthy lands, air and water; thriving people and resilient communities.

Program Summary :

Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) operates conservation service programs across Arizona, empowering individuals to positively impact their lives, communities, and the environment.

As a program of Conservation Legacy, AZCC continues the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps from the 1930s, focusing on connecting youth, young adults, and recent military veterans with conservation service projects on public lands.

The Phoenix Program office began with the launch of its first Urban Forestry Maintenance crews in the Fall of 2024.

Since then, the office has expanded to support a broader range of urban crews and IP team projects, including the Urban Forestry Program, as well as additional Urban Day Crew programming, and several specialized IP team initiatives such as Seeds of Success (SOS), Assessment Inventory Monitoring (AIM), botany, and invasive species management.

Position Summary :

The Phoenix Program Coordinator will play a critical role in implementing and supporting the expansion of the Phoenix office.

Reporting to the Senior Program Director, the Phoenix Program Coordinator will be responsible for aiding in the successful recruitment, training, and supervision of Crew Leaders, as well as mentorship of Crew Members.

This position will assist with office and fleet vehicle logistics and management.

This role involves overseeing project implementation, ensuring high standards of quality work, risk management, and program integrity.

The position involves a combination of office and fieldwork operating primarily within a standard Monday through Friday schedule, with occasional work on weekends for communicating with members or participating in outreach events.

This position may also include intermittent overnight camping to facilitate necessary training for program field work.

Outcomes & Functions of Position :

Supervision of Leaders, Member Development, and Support :

• Successfully aid in the recruitment, training, and supervision of a team of seasonal program participants, including Crew Leaders and Assistant Crew Leaders, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.
• Interview and select crew members as needed.
• Provide continuous mentorship and field support to participants, fostering a positive and productive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
• Work closely with local partners to align work outcomes with the needs of the community.

Project Coordination and Implementation :

Actively engage in quality control and risk management through all phases of project planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Program Logistics

Field Support and Risk Management :

General Administration :

Program Integrity and Risk Management :

Training and Community Engagement :

Organizational Advocacy

Our Commitment :

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions.

Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis.

Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions.

If you need assistance and / or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Qualifications :

Other Competencies Desired for this Position’s Success : Manage Complexity, Resourceful, Effectively Communicate, Cultivate Innovation, Drive and / or Influence Results, Plans & Aligns.

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

If you need assistance and / or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.