Fall Fire and Fuels Forest Stewards Youth Corps Hiring Now!

 

The Santa Fe National Forest is sharing an opportunity for young adults interested in a career in wildfire. The Forest Stewards Youth Corps (FSYC) is recruiting for its fall fire and fuels season, which gives successful applicants entry-level training and on-the-ground experience working on wildfires, prescribed burns and other natural resource projects. A great opportunity to spend fall outside while gaining valuable experience and making a difference in your community.

The FYSC program provides employment, education and training opportunities for recent high school and college graduates ages 18-25. FYSC crews will be hosted and mentored by the SFNF Espanola Ranger District, the Cibola National Forest’s Mountainair Ranger District and the Jemez Pueblo Natural Resources Department. Crew Leaders are needed in Espanola. Crews gain wildfire fighting training and complete wildfire, prescribed burning, tree planting and natural resource management projects.

The 13-week program runs from August 21st till through November 10th with possibility of extension.

·        Crew Members earn $16.25 an hour, crew Leaders earn $17.75 an hour

·        All participants earn basic wildland fire certifications and S-212 chainsaw certification needed to get a job as wildland firefighter.

·        Includes Paid Holidays and Sick Leave.

·        Housing available at Mountainair Ranger Station on the Cibola NF.

Complete the online application and find more information at https://foreststewardsguild.org/fsyc-fallfirefuels/ or by visiting the Forest Stewards Guild website www.foreststewardsguild.org/fsyc. Interested candidates can email cora@forestguild.org with questions.