Prescribed Fire Burn Crew - Coastal Georgia

Position Summary 

You will be part of a multi-person burn crew, working on Wildlife Management Area conservation projects through southeast Georgia. Top priorities are activities associated with prescribed burning, including firebreak construction, fuel reduction, burn operations, and monitoring.

Location 

Brunsick, GA

Schedule 

January 2, 2026 - April 21, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Top priorities are activities associated with: prescribed burning including firebreak construction, fuel reduction, burn operations, and monitoring. longleaf pine forest improvements, including tree planting and invasive species removal.

Marginal Duties 

involvement in habitat enhancement for game species, exotic and invasive species management, native species plantings, basic land management activities, and assisting in species recovery. position will focus on coastal lands, with opportunities to assist on projects state-wide.

Required Qualifications 

Must be 18+ years of age. Candidates not currently Red Card certified will be required to completed 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 course work, exam, and Arduous Pack Test) immediately upon the start of the program.

Preferred Qualifications 

Red Card certification is preferred but not required to apply. Vehicle for personal use is not required, but is recommended.

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

Shared housing is provided.

Compensation  

Living allowance: $500 per week One time relocation travel: $650 Up to $250 reimbursement for boots

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

Personal Vehicle Information

Recommended

Additional Benefits 

Chainsaw training

Fire Fighter Type 2 Training

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.