NC Coastal Plain Burn Crew Manager

Wilmington, NC

Posted on August 26th, 2026

Employer: The Nature Conservancy

Location: Wilmington, NC

Status: Full-time

Application Deadline: 8/30/26

$26.52 an hour. Housing provided.

Ready to lead in wild land fire activities and preserve our natural landscapes? Join us as a Burn Crew Manager! You'll oversee a team, participate in various tasks, and manage preserve duties. Stay updated on the latest techniques and build strong relationships in the fire community.


The NC Coastal Plain Prescribed Fire Crew Manager participates in preserve operations, restoration, maintenance, and management. This may include the following functions:


-Leads a 4-person crew on prescribed fire activities, which may include: burn unit prep, fire operations, managing staff and volunteers, maintenance of equipment and supplies, mop up, and monitoring.


-When weather is not conducive to prescribed fire, the crew member will participate in longleaf pine restoration such as timber stand improvement, thinning, planting, monitoring and other projects.


-Assists in maintaining preserves and buildings, which may include: maintaining tools and equipment, repairing fences and gates, posting boundaries, and maintaining grounds and structures at historical sites.