can i get a job with a arson felony on my record?

Not sure many employers are going to be OK with that.

You sell it. Hypothetically when you have an interview for school, licensing, or a job you use the record to make yourself look good. "Yes, you may notice I have a record and I would like to explain that my wayward youth has allowed me to put myself in the mindset of the troubled youth I have devoted my life to helping as my prison psychologist David did for me. If I am offered the opportunity I can guarantee devotion to my charges not only for my own sake but I owe it to David and that stupid kid who made that wrong choice without any guidance in his life so many years ago."

Then I'm on the board and know you stole this exact speech from my YA post, you bastard.