Field Leader-2025 Alaska Female Fire Corps Team

$41,600 - $41,600/Yr

Student Conservation Association - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry

About the position

The SCA Alaska Female Fire Corps team is designed for female-identifying or non-binary individuals interested in pursuing careers in wildland fire, fire ecology, or fire management. The program aims to enhance gender diversity in the field while providing a supportive learning environment. Leaders will mentor young adults, oversee service work, and collaborate with the National Park Service to ensure effective training and safety during fire assignments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the team's workday and ensure completion of camp tasks.
• Provide leadership in conflict resolution and mentor young adults in outdoor living and fire management skills.
• Handle administrative tasks such as incident reporting and approving timecards.
• Prepare Emergency Response Plans and Job Hazard Analysis.
• Conduct end-of-season reporting and ensure member safety and wellbeing.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record background check.
• Ability to pass Arduous Duty physical fitness and health requirements set by the National Park Service.
• At least 6 months of experience operating a chainsaw without supervision.
• At least 6 months of experience supervising a team or crew.
• At least 6 months of field experience in ecology, trail maintenance, wildland fire, or a related field.
• Experience working with diverse groups of young adults.
• Interest in a career in wildland fire and/or fire ecology.
• Wilderness First Responder Certification or willingness to obtain certification.

Nice-to-haves

• One or more seasons leading a crew or team in a backcountry setting.
• Formal chainsaw training through a federal agency or other certified educator.
• Experience with outdoor education, wilderness therapy, or other social/emotional development programs.
• Professional work experience with wildland fire, fire ecology, or related work.

Benefits

• Salary starts at $800 per week, paid biweekly.
• Travel stipend of $1200.
• Cell phone reimbursement of $25/month.
• Paid WG-3 salary through the NPS during Guard School and a Fire Assignment.
• $300 Boot Stipend after completing Guard School.
• All food, work-related transportation, and lodging are paid for.