NRCS is Hiring Pathway Student Trainees in New Mexico
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in State/Name County is hiring a Job Title through the Pathways program. This program offers paid opportunities for students to work at an NRCS office and explore a federal career in natural resources, while completing their education.
The deadline to apply is Nov. 17, 2026.
Duties include working with NRCS conservationists in the field to help landowners conserve natural resources on their agricultural land. This video provides more information about the type of work NRCS does. Visit the NRCS Careers website for more information. Successful applicants must be 16 years of age, reliable, have a professional attitude and enjoy working with the public.
How to Apply
The application process starts by creating your profile at USAJOBS.gov.
Apply for these roles today!
- Student Trainee – Soil Conservation (2 Positions),
- Hernandez and Portales
- https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889085400
- Student Trainee – Range Management
- Student Trainee – Engineering
- Las Cruces
- https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889087900
Applications must be completed through USAJOBS no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on Nov. 17, 2026.
For more information or questions regarding these roles, contact Kellie Rodriguez at
If you know of someone who might be interested in this role, please share this information with them.
About NRCS
For more than 90 years, NRCS has helped farmers, ranchers and forestland owners make investments in their operations and local communities to improve the quality of our air, water, soil, and wildlife habitat.
