2027 Prescribed Fire Burning Crew - Coastal Georgia

Student Conservation Association; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared housing provided

Living allowance: $520/week

Relocation travel up to $650

Fire boots reimbursement up to $250

First Aid/CPR

AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

Job summary

Student Conservation Association seeks a motivated intern to join a burn crew conducting prescribed fire projects across Southeast Georgia, with focus on fire operations, habitat restoration, and invasive species control. The position includes hands-on management, daily outdoor work, and collaboration with partners.

Living accommodations provided; compensation includes a weekly living allowance and potential travel support.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Red Card certification required or documentation.
• National Wildfire Coordination Group online training prior to internship.
• Arduous Pack Test required after start.

Responsibilities

• Perform prescribed fire application, fire line prep, ignition, containment, mop up and postburn monitoring.
• Assist in longleaf pine restoration and native species planting.
• Support exotic/invasive species management and habitat enhancement.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Education

Red Card certification

NWCG online training (NWSG)

Arduous Pack Test

Job description

Position Summary

This position will be part of a multi-person Burn crew, working on Wildlife Management Area conservation projects throughout Southeast Georgia. The top priorities are activities associated with prescribed burning, including firebreak construction, fuel reduction, burn operations, and postburn monitoring. Another priority is longleaf pine forest restoration, including tree planting an invasive species removal. The crew will be involved with habitat enhancement for game species, exotic and invasive species management, and native species plantings, basic Land Management activities, assisting in sensitive endangered species recovery this position will focus on coastal lands, with opportunities to assist on statewide projects.

Hosting Organization

Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Location

Brunswick, GA

• This position is primarily in a front country setting where emergency services are accessible, but may be delayed by 1-2 hours. SCA Members regularly interact with members of the public. Access to public transportation at work site is limited or not possible. Cell phone reception maybe limited, spotty, or not available.
• This position may conduct work in a front country setting where emergency services are accessible, but may be delayed by 1-2 hours. Access to public transportation at work site is limited or not possible.Cell phone reception is limited, spotty, or not available.

• This position may conduct work in a backcountry setting where emergency services are limited and may be delayed by several hours to days. Access to public transportation at work site is not possible. Cell phone reception is limited, spotty, or not available.

Schedule

January 4, 2027 - April 23, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities

All aspects of prescribed fire application, including equipment maintenance, fire line preparation, control line ignition, interior ignition, fire containment strategies, mop up requirements, and postburn monitoring.

Marginal Duties

Additional duties will include longleaf pine forest reforestation activities, living facilities maintenance, living facilities grounds maintenance and fire equipment repairs and enhancements. Additional biological survey work may be available to those with an interest in the experience

Required Qualifications

A strong desire to be in the outdoors in variable conditions is a must for this position. Members must be 18+ years of age. Candidates not currently Red Card certified will be required to complete approximately 47 hours of National Wildfire Coordination Group online training PRIOR to beginning their internship. Interns will be required to go through additional training including coursework, exam, and the Aruduous Pack Test immediately upon the start of the program. Candidates with current Red Card certification must provide current documentation and may be required to attend an annual refresher.

Preferred Qualifications

Correct Red Card certification, prior hand tool experience, prior chainsaw experience. Prior experience with ecological restoration projects, environmental monitoring and habitat maintenance are desirable.

Working Conditions

• Work schedules and projects may change on short notice or be ambiguous.;Work settings require the ability to positively interact with people of varying perspectives.;Work settings may be located in natural environments and regionally significant locations that require respect for the land and local peoples.;Work environment may be in inclement and severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and flash flooding, gusty and strong winds, foggy or decreased visibility, lightning events, and/or decreased or inclement air quality conditions due to wildfire smoke or smog.;Work settings may involve exposure to natural and environmental hazards, such as poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac; harmful, poisonous, or disease-carrying ticks, mosquitos, insects, snakes, bears, and other wildlife.

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Shared housing is provided for this position, including shared kitchens restrooms and living spaces.

Compensation

Living allowance - $520 per week; One time relocation travel up to $650; Up to $250 reimbursement for Fire Boots.

Personal Vehicle Information

Driving is not required

Additional Benefits

First Aid/CPR
AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

Equal Opportunity Statement

The SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.