What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alaska-Developed Recreation Placement position at Student Conservation Association, Inc?
Position Summary
- The placement assists developed recreation staff on Mitkof Island within the Petersburg Ranger District, Tongass National Forest. The major duties consist of cleaning and minor maintenance of day and overnight-use developed recreation sites and toilets. The work is accomplished by day trip with the goal to provide clean and safe facilities for the local and visiting public.
- The work may involve working with other Forest Service recreation personnel on brushing and minor reconstruction of trails, cleaning and minor maintenance on public recreation cabins, and/or conducting Wilderness Character Monitoring during day or overnight trips.
- Travel to recreation sites may involve boats or float planes, as well as the possibility of hiking up to several miles a day in steep terrain and in inclement weather. Petersburg is in a temperate rainforest, and placements should expect to work in rain gear daily and camp for several days at a time in wet conditions.
Location
Petersburg, AK
Schedule
May 27, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with cleaning day and overnight use recreation sites
- Assist with cleaning recreation area toilets
- Assist with minor developed recreation special projects
Marginal Duties
Opportunity to support other resources, such as cabins, trails, Wilderness, botany, archaeology, fisheries, timber, or wildlife.
Required Qualifications
Driver's license
This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.
Preferred Qualifications
- Positive attitude and willingness to work hard
- Power and hand tool experience
- Boating experience preferred but not mandatory
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
- The Forest Service bunkhouse is a shared living space for up to two people per room and available for the length of the placement’s stay.
- During overnight trips, the placement should expect to stay in a remote Forest Service cabin in a potentially wet environment
Compensation
$450/week living allowance
$1500 one-time roundtrip travel stipend
$1900 reimbursable duty-related expenses ($400 for personal protective equipment and $1500 for duty travel)
Eligible for AmeriCorps Award of $1,956.35 (Requires 450 hours)
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Not needed
Additional Benefits
Bear Safety
Defensive Drive Training
Off-Road Vehicle Safety
Boat passenger
Invasive plants
Archaeology
Leave No Trace
AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional
Equal Opportunity Statement
The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.
Salary : $450
