Field Leaders

The SCA is seeking a female-identifying Field Leader (age 21+) to supervise and mentor the 2025 Table Rock Fire Crew based in Clemson, South Carolina. The team consists of one field leader, one assistant leader and six crew members (age 18+) who self-identify as women. Cis and trans women, as well as non-binary and gender non-conforming people, are welcome. The crew is responsible for prescribed burning, fuels reduction and wildfire response. The crew will prepare U.S. Forest Service lands for burning, conduct prescribed burning and work on other conservation tasks as identified by the Forest Service. The Field Leader will guide the crew’s activities, facilitate teamwork, manage the timely completion of work projects, and ensure all gear, equipment and PPE are maintained and used properly.

Expected Dates:30. Pay: $850/wk.

The SCA is seeking a female-identifying Assistant Crew Leader (age 21+) to support and mentor the 2025 Table Rock Fire Crew based in Clemson, South Carolina. The team consists of one field leader, one assistant leader and six crew members (age 18+) who self-identify as women. Cis and trans women, as well as non-binary and gender non-conforming people, are welcome. The primary objectives for this crew will be prescribed burning, fuels reduction and wildfire response. The crew will prepare U.S. Forest Service lands for burning, conduct prescribed burning, and work on other conservation tasks as identified by the Forest Service. The Assistant Crew Leader will support the Field Leader in completing administrative tasks and maintaining equipment, support a healthy and productive team dynamic and coordinate team community functions such as meal planning and chore charts.

Expected Dates: Jan. 20 – Aug. 30. Pay: $800/wk.

The SCA is seeking a Field Leader (age 21+) to supervise and train the 2025 U.S. Forest Service Region 8 Prescribed Fire Corps team based at Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana. The crew will consist of one field leader and four crew members (age 18+) who will assist with fuel redirection, prescribed burns and other projects alongside staff from the U.S. Forest Service. The Field Leader will train crew members in technical conservation work skills, mentor personal and professional development, communicate with agency partners and manage work projects.

Expected Dates: Jan. 6 – May 17. Pay: $850/wk.

The SCA is seeking a Field Leader (age 21+) to supervise and train the 2025 U.S. Forest Service Region 8 Prescribed Fire Corps based at the Davy Crockett National Forest in Kennard, Texas. The crew will consist of one field leader and four crew members (age 18+) who will assist with fuel redirection, prescribed burns and other projects alongside staff from the U.S. Forest Service. The Field Leader will train members in technical conservation work skills, mentor personal and professional development, communicate with agency partners and manage work projects.

Expected Dates: Jan 6 – May 17. Pay: $850/wk.

The SCA is seeking two Field Leaders (age 21+) to supervise and train the Alabama Gulf Corps Crew based in Mobile, Alabama. The crew will consist of two field leaders and six crew members (18+) who will conduct an array of duties, including invasive species management, habitat restoration, trail maintenance and more to improve habitats along the Gulf Coast. The Field Leaders will work together to train members in technical conservation work skills, facilitate teamwork, communicate with partners and manage work projects.

Expected Dates: Nov. 6 – Mar 7. Pay: $900/wk.