Individual Placement- IFRI- Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District Walden, AR chez The Student Conservation Association

Position Summary 

When working with Poteau Cold Springs Fire, the Intern will be assisting with all the day-to-day activities of Fire. That includes fire suppression activities, prescribed burning for fuels reduction, preparations for prescribed burning, and maintaining fire equipment and facilities. We plan to burn over 70,000 acres of Ouachita National Forest and we typically suppress 20 wildfires a year. Recreation areas include three day use areas, two rifle ranges, and several district trail systems.

Location 

Walden, AR

Schedule 

January 19, 2026 - May 9, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Always be fire ready for suppression efforts. Keep fire equipment ready for fire suppression. Prepare designated areas for prescribed fire implementation. Learn how to safely operate in wildfire environments. Maintain recreation areas.

Marginal Duties 

Maintenance of equipment. Improve physical fitness. Cleaning fire equipment and facilities. Chainsaw usage.

Qualifications 

S-130, L-180, S-190, IS-100, IS-700
Pass the Arduous pack test for Red Card

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 

None

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

No government housing available, we have contacts with locals that have apartments for rent.

Compensation  

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.