What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alaska-Park Guide Placement position at Student Conservation Association, Inc?
Position Summary
Experience the adventure and beauty of Alaska’s public lands through an internship with the Interpretation team at the Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center in Fairbanks, Alaska. You’ll join a team of dedicated National Park Service rangers working with visitors on their “trip of a lifetime” to interior Alaska.
Schedule
May 18, 2025 - September 20, 2025
Key Duties and Responsibilities
During a typical internship, you'll hone public speaking and communication skills by providing orientation and safety information at the visitor center and over the phone (50%), develop original, in-person programs for visitors (25%), and project work to sustain interpretation team operations and activities (25%). During project time, the participant will assist with electronic requests for park information, work on exhibit maintenance, and complete other tasks depending on interpretation team needs and the participant's interests. Although Denali National Park and Preserve is 2 hours away, work will help support this park's operation as well. Interns will answer phone requests and provide trip planning assistance to visitors who plan to go to Denali.
Marginal Duties
Additionally, the participant will work collaboratively with other interpreters to contribute to the park's social media outreach program.
Required Qualifications
Ability to verbally communicate effectively
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.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
You will need to secure your own housing in Fairbanks, AK beforehand and pay for it from your living allowance. NPS staff in Fairbanks may be able to help you find housing.
Compensation
$1,350 - one time roundtrip travel allowance
$650 - weekly living allowance (*Note: there is not a separate Housing Allowance. The amount for housing has been included in this weekly living allowance. Please budget accordingly.)
$550 - duty-related reimbursements for work related trips/duties
AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,817.14 (must complete 675 hours to earn award)
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Not Needed, Public Transportation is Available
Additional Benefits
AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional
Equal Opportunity Statement
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 of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles 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
