What are the responsibilities and job description for the Individual Placement-Alaska- Developed Recreation Placement position at Student Conservation Association, Inc?
Position Summary
Join the Chugach Nation Forest recreation program. Duties include maintaining developed recreation areas including campgrounds and day use sites. Placements will support the Seward Ranger District's Developed Recreation program while working along Forest Service staff in the Chugach National Forest. Placements will be based out of Moose Pass, AK.
Location
Moose Pass, AK
Schedule
May 5, 2025 - August 25, 2025
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Developed recreation site operations/maintenance on seventeen campgrounds and seven day-use sites. Duties include cleaning outhouses, posting signage, repairing bulletin boards, assisting with the installation of new signs, general maintenance and repairs of developed recreation sites.
Marginal Duties
Placements may also assist the trails program maintaining and constructing trails.
Required Qualifications
Placements will need to bring a positive attitude, and willingness to work in inclement (wet) weather.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using hand tools.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
This position is based out of the Kenai Lake Work Center in Moose Pass, AK. Moose Pass is a friendly and picturesque little town with a year-round population of about 350. It is tucked away in the mountains along the shoreline of Upper Trail Lake at Mile 29 of the Seward Highway, a National Scenic Byway.
Housing in the form of a bunkhouse will be available. All rooms are double occupancy. While dormitories may be co-ed, we generally put same sex roommates together. Dorms include use of the kitchen, living room, bathroom and laundry facilities.
Compensation
$450/week living allowance
$1300 one-time travel stipend
$300/month (for 4 months) housing stipend
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
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.
Salary : $300
