Position Title: Prescribed Burn Crew Member Individual Placement

Position Summary:

The Nature Conservancy is recruiting six, 26-Week (1040 Hours) Prescribed Burn Crew Individual Placements from May 18th, 2026 through November 20th, 2026, dependent upon fire season, to support prescribed fire planning, implementation, and monitoring across the fire-adapted forests of Eastern Oregon. The individual placements will serve with the Oregon Fire Partnership program team within The Nature Conservancy.

About Northwest Youth Corps (NYC):

Since 1984, Northwest Youth Corps , a non-profit organization, has given tens of thousands of youth and young adults opportunities to learn, grow, and experience success. Through partnerships with conservation agencies, youth and young adults gain the personal and professional skills needed to carry out a variety of stewardship projects, from which they can earn a stipend, high school credit, and/or an AmeriCorps educational award. More importantly, these young people gain skills needed to become economically and socially self-sufficient, benefit their communities as citizen stewards, and recognize that they can make a positive difference. NYC also operates an accredited charter school, internship program, and the Idaho Conservation Corps (ICC).

About The Nature Conservancy (TNC):

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we'll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we'd love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, "you'll join for our mission, and you'll stay for our people."

The Nature Conservancy is the world's leading non-profit organization working on fire issues. We have been working with fire since 1962, when we conducted our first controlled burn. Our approach has evolved from one that was primarily focused on managing our preserves for biodiversity to one that includes developing more equitable policy and funding, elevating the leadership of Indigenous fire practitioners, growing skilled and diverse fire management workforces, and helping communities develop ways to live more safely with wildfire.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Individual placements will work closely with the module leader, and partner organizations such as the U.S. Forest Service and other local, state, federal, NGO, university, and Tribal partners, in preparing, conducting, and evaluating/monitoring prescribed fire/fuels management activities in Oregon.

The Module Crewmember will be expected to travel frequently within their focal area for prescribed fire assignments. The Module Crewmember will report directly to the Prescribed Fire Module Leader and Assistant within their geography. This position is expected to help TNC, the U.S. Forest Service, and other partners to meet their respective prescribed fire and fuels management goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans)
• U.S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident
• Must pass a background/driver check
• Valid Driver's License
• Physical ability to pass an NWCG Moderate Pack Test
• Ability to track and report on project accomplishments weekly
• Sense of humor, spirit of adventure, and desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others and the environment.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and promote teamwork.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Resource Management or conservation experience preferred
• Recreational/professional outdoor experience.
• Experience working in rough terrain and weather conditions
• Experience/desire to work with diverse populations.
• Personal transportation

Duty Location:

Duties are performed within Eastern Oregon and based out of Pendleton, Redmond, or Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Terms of Employment:

One individual placement will complete a term of service (1040 Hours), starting May 18th, 2026 through November 20th, 2026 for a total of 26 Weeks. The individual placement will average 40 hours of labor per week, minus holidays. Work week schedule will vary.

Individual placements are responsible for providing their own personal transportation.

Program Benefits:

Individual placements will earn $24,300 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis throughout the 26 weeks. An additional total food stipend of up to $3,975 will be provided. Shared access housing will be available through The Nature Conservancy at no cost. The living allowance are taxable.

Application Instructions

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.

Type of position: Individual Placement

Service Dates: May 18th, 2026 – November 20th, 2026

Length of Term: 26 Weeks (1040 Hours)

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internships

Please select "The Nature Conservancy - Prescribed Burn Crew Member Individual Placement" when applying.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Department at interns@nwyouthcorps.org or Oregon Fire Program Director, Kai Sauerbrey at Kai.Sauerbrey@tnc.org

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history).