2025 Alaska Female+ Fire Corps Team

Position Summary 

The SCA Alaska Female Fire Corps team is open to any female-identifying or non-binary person interested in a career in wildland fire, fire ecology, or fire management. The mission of this affinity team is to increase gender diversity and representation in Wildland Fire and to provide a safe and challenging learning environment. Members and leaders will receive direct mentorship and training from National Park Service partners, complete 10-12 weeks of fuels reduction service work, and network with professionals in Wildland Fire. Leaders will work with the National Park Service to provide oversight and professional mentorship to young adult members. This team will be employed by the National Park Service directly during their training to obtain their Red Card, and during one fire assignment consisting of 14-16 days of work.

Schedule 

May 18, 2025 – August 23, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Marginal Duties 

Required Qualifications 

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications 

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

Compensation  

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Not needed

Additional Benefits 

AmeriCorps: Eligible/Required

Equal Opportunity Statement 

SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 

 Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.