Wildland Fire & Restoration Leader — Forest Corps 2027

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education award

Housing

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Stipend

Training

Job summary

Forest Corps is a program run as a partnership between AmeriCorps NCCC and the United States Forest Service. It offers hands-on wildland fire prevention and restoration experience in a team of 18-24 year olds, with education awards and housing support.

Participants serve full-time for 10 months, with training, stipends, and opportunities to travel as they support communities nationwide. Expect field-based, rigorous work and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Work in a team of 18-24 year olds on service projects.
• Hands-on service in wildfire risk mitigation and conservation.
• Undergo intensive training with the US Forest Service.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct, hands-on service in wildfire risk mitigation, reforestation, environmental conservation, and resource management.

Skills

Communications

Conflict Resolution

General Skills

Environment

Disaster Services

Team Work

Job description

Forest Corps is a program run as a partnership between AmeriCorps NCCC and the United States Forest Service. It offers hands-on wildland fire prevention and restoration experience in a team of 18-24 year olds, with education awards and housing support.

Participants serve full-time for 10 months, with training, stipends, and opportunities to travel as they support communities nationwide. Expect field-based, rigorous work and leadership development.