Employer: Forest Stewards Guild  Location: St. Paul, Virginia Application deadline: Rolling  Position duration for crew leaders is one year: May 19, 2025- May 30, 2026

• Crew leader: Full position description and application instructions
• Crew leader application deadline: Rolling 

Position duration for crew members is one year: June 2, 2025- May 29, 2026

• Crew member: Full position description and application instructions
• Crew member application deadline: Rolling (with first applications considered March 24, 2025)

Summary:  The Forest Stewards Apprenticeship (FSA) is a paid program providing training, education, and experience in forestry and natural resource management. The FSA-Virginia program is a one-year apprenticeship based out of St. Paul, VA. Participants will complete forest resilience projects include invasive species removal, mechanical thinning, ecological monitoring, and prescribed fire implementation (if conditions permit). The FSA-VA crew will work alongside project partners from The Nature Conservancy and the Virginia Department of Forestry and Department of Conservation on private and state lands.   Experience in forestry is not a pre-requisite to be a crew member as all necessary training will be provided.  Applicants for the Crew Leader position are expected to have outdoor leadership and forestry experience, although, some training is available if a candidate does not possess all of the qualifications necessary to complete work projects.   Crew Leader Duties Include: 

• Ensure the safety of crews at all times, when working and traveling 
• Lead 3 crew members in natural resource management projects such as oak restoration, invasive species management, and prescribed fire preparation, etc. 
• Build positive team and work culture 
• Track crew accomplishments and other reporting duties  
• Correspond between Guild and Work Partner staff to ensure crew tasks are completed 
• Drive 4WD vehicles on rough roads 
• Work in steep and uneven terrain during rough weather conditions 

Crew Member Duties Include:

• Work with a crew of 4 people on natural resource management projects such as oak restoration, invasive species management, and ecological monitoring 
• Work outside in steep and uneven terrain and, sometimes, during inclement weather conditions 
• Work safely as part of team 
• Problem solve and work collaboratively with fellow crew members to ensure tasks are completed 

Questions about this position can be directed to Chris DeFiore at cdefiore@forestguild.org.

Employer: Forest Stewards Guild  Location: Prince, West Virginia Position duration for crew leaders: May 19 - August 15, 2025 (3 months)

• Crew leader: Full position description and application instructions
• Crew leader application deadline: Rolling (until filled)

Position duration for crew members: June 2 - August 13, 2025 (2.5 months)

• Crew member: Full position description and application instructions 
• Crew member application deadline: Rolling (with first applications considered March 24, 2025)

Summary:  The Forest Stewards Apprenticeship (FSA) is a paid program providing training, education, and experience in forestry and natural resource management. The FSA-NERI program is a 12-week apprenticeship based out of New River Gorge National Park (NERI). The duty station for FSA-NERI is in Prince, WV and is where participants will report to work every morning. Participants will complete forest resilience projects including invasive species removal, mechanical thinning, ecological monitoring, and prescribed fire implementation (if conditions permit). The FSA-NERI crew will work alongside National Park Service staff as they complete critical forest resilience projects in America’s newest National Park.   Experience in forestry is not a pre-requisite to be a crew member as all necessary training will be provided.  Applicants for the Crew Leader position are expected to have outdoor leadership and forestry experience, although, some training is available if a candidate does not possess all of the qualifications necessary to complete work projects.   Crew Leader Duties Include: 

• Ensure the safety of crews at all times, when working and traveling 

• Lead 3 crew members in natural resource management projects such as oak restoration, ecological monitoring, and invasive species management 

• Build positive team and work culture 

• Track crew accomplishments and other reporting duties   

• Correspond between Guild and Work Partner staff to ensure crew tasks are completed 

• Drive 4WD vehicles on rough roads 

• Work in steep and uneven terrain during rough weather conditions 

Crew Member Duties Include: 

• Work with a crew of 4 people on natural resource management projects such as oak restoration, and ecological monitoring 

• Work outside in steep and uneven terrain and, sometimes, during inclement weather conditions 

• Work safely as part of team 

• Problem solve and work collaboratively with fellow crewmembers to ensure tasks are completed 

• The position runs from June 2, 2025-August 13th, 2025. The end date may be extended depending upon crew member availability and/or project needs. 

Questions about this position can be directed to Chris DeFiore at cdefiore@forestguild.org.

Employer: White Oak Initiative Location: work remotely (must reside in Kentucky, Tennessee, or northern Alabama) Application deadline: April 1, 2025 Full position description and application instructions Summary: The White Oak Initiative, fiscally sponsored by Meridian Institute, is currently seeking a Cumberland Plateau Partnership Coordinator to play a central role in identifying, connecting, convening, and leveraging white oak conservation and management efforts across the Cumberland Plateau (primarily Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama). The White Oak Initiative is a diverse coalition of partners committed to the long-term sustainability of America’s white oak forests as well as the economic, social, and environmental benefits they provide. The Cumberland Plateau Partnership Coordinator is a multifaceted position that encompasses a range of key responsibilities, all geared towards fostering effective collaboration and enhancing white oak conservation across this specific geographical region.

Employer: The Nature Conservancy Location: Many locations Application deadline: Varies Full position descriptions and application instructions Summary: The Nature Conservancy currently has many job openings across several states for Burn Crew Managers and other prescribed fire roles. Check out their careers page and type in "burn crew" to the search bar to filter results.