Integrated Fire and Recreation Internship

Project summary

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are offering a 16-week, full-time, paid Integrated Fire and Recreation Internship. This program focuses on vital fire and recreation work, aiming to provide a top-notch experience for young adults. We encourage diverse applicants, including women and marginalized communities, to apply and join us in addressing complex conservation and social issues.

Opportunity description

Under close supervision, receive on-the-job training in fire suppression and prevention. Assist with fuel management fire suppression such as fire line construction and backfiring. Move dirt, chop brush, or fell small trees to build fire line using hand tools. Patrol fire line to location and extinguish sparks, flare-ups and hot spot fire. Perform other resource management activities as assigned, as well as recreation/trails duties.

Benefits

• $600/week living allowance
• $1000/month housing or monthly housing allowance provided
• Hands-on experience
• $1100 relocation allowance
• Additional payment based on amount of active duty fire work with the U.S. Forest Service
• Red card certification (Wildland Fire) upon internship completion
• Public Land Corps Hiring Authority for two years upon completion
• Likely potential to extend internship training and skill-building needed to effectively compete for permanent positions throughout the Region