Overview
Our fall YCC will empower and inspire New Mexican young adults ages 18-25 to become leaders, conservationists, and educators over the course of 15 weeks. We seek impassioned young people who want to grow together as a cohort, spend time outdoors, engage in hands-on conservation work with community partners, learn how to engage students in environmental stewardship, and develop skills for their careers and their lives. Our fall YCC begins on 9/2/2025 and ends on 12/12/25, with paid holidays off on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after Thanksgiving; sick leave is available upon request, subject to supervisor approval.
Responsibilities:
Implement conservation projects at partner sites, including but not limited to: habitat restoration, trail construction and improvements, planting and harvesting, etc
Participate in career and life skills training, as described below
Work alongside CGE field staff to support conservation education programming
Spend up to a week camping or backpacking with CGE field staff to participate in conservation work in more remote areas
Qualifications:
Applicants must be:
At least 18 and up to 25 years of age at point of hire
New Mexico residents, see our website for a list of accepted documents to verify residency
Have a valid U.S. Social Security number or have applied for a valid Social Security number
Available to work up to 40 hours per week from September 2 to December 12, 2025
Have access to transportation to and from project sites; CGE will provide van transit to any site more than 30 minutes from our Albuquerque office
Able to lift u
About Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions
Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions offers unique expeditions rooted in the culture and landscape of the American Southwest. Our programs offer an opportunity to immerse yourself in the majestic land and cultural heritage of the American Southwest. At the Gulch, we’ll inspire you with all of the places we explore. We will take you on world-class backpacking and hiking into pristine wilderness areas. We’ll connect you with hands-on science and nature. We’ll engage you in the art and culture that is the backdrop of this poetic place we call “The Southwest.”
