Crew Lead, Prescribed Fire & Field Operations

Student Conservation Association; East Point (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend up to $1,000

Housing provided

Meals on workdays

SCA uniform package

Job summary

Student Conservation Association in Atlanta, GA seeks a Field Leader for the Region8PrescribedFireCorps season (Jan 4, 2027 – May 15, 2027). The position supervises a four-member crew plus a crew leader, supporting prescribed burns and related projects with the U.S. Forest Service.

The role requires leadership, mentoring and safety focus, with 40 hours/week, housing provided, and meals on workdays. Travel stipends up to $1,000 are included, with a uniform package and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• No prior wildland fire experience is required.
• Willingness to perform manual labor up to 12 hours per day and carry 40+ pounds.
• Experience working with youth or young adults.
• Pass the Work Capacity Test at the Arduous level (3 mile walk with 45lb vest in 45 minutes).
• US Work Authorization and valid driver’s license with clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Crew Lead: facilitate teamwork and field tasks under USFS supervision.
• Serve as an Advisor: mentor development and environmental stewardship.
• Act as a Project Manager: coordinate with SCA/USFS; ensure timely completion and gear maintenance.
• Lead by example on fuels reduction, wildfire response and prescribed burning; lead additional projects as needed.
• Work long hours in remote locations, hazardous terrain and varying weather conditions.
• Organize logistics, documentation, and budget; manage team communications.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Job description

Student Conservation Association in Atlanta, GA seeks a Field Leader for the Region8PrescribedFireCorps season (Jan 4, 2027 – May 15, 2027). The position supervises a four-member crew plus a crew leader, supporting prescribed burns and related projects with the U.S. Forest Service.

The role requires leadership, mentoring and safety focus, with 40 hours/week, housing provided, and meals on workdays. Travel stipends up to $1,000 are included, with a uniform package and equal opportunity employment.