Individual Placement - IFRI- Francis Marion Sumpter Long Cane Ranger District, Edgefield, SC- bei The Student Conservation Association

Position Summary 

Interns will primarily be split between fire management and recreation. Prescribe fire prep, burning, hazardous fuels mitigations as well as supporting recreation projects such as trail, campground, day use area aintenance and upkeep. Other oppurtuinities for experience in wildlife and timber are a possibility.

Location 

Edgefield, SC

Schedule 

January 5, 2026 - April 25, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Fuels mitigation through the use of RX fire with assortment of tools; trail and campground maintenance; use of hand tools and power tools to accomplish these projects;

Marginal Duties 

Timber and land line boundaries; wildlife projects such as RCW and wild pig work; NIIS control, tree planting

Required Qualifications 

FFT2 with WCT

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 

FAL3

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

There is the possibility to rent rooms from a local fire department with full kitchen, all appliances, seperate bedrooms, cable and wi-fi. Unstaffed fire station so interns will be the only ones there.

Compensation  

Combined Living allowance and commuter allowance: $600 per week

One time relocation travel (personal vehicle required): $1,100.00

Housing allowance: $1,000.00 per month.

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits 

Defensive Drive Training

First Aid/CPR

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.