Position Summary
This is a 40-week internship at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge working as an assistant coordinator for the environmental education program, assisting with a variety of visitor service programs. The intern will be part of a dynamic visitor service team; successfully facilitate a variety of school field trips, summer camps, special events, and educational/interpretive programs; and provide accurate information to Refuge visitors.
Schedule
February 9, 2025 – November 15, 2025
Key Duties and Responsibilities
During late winter, spring and fall you will organize and facilitate K-6 grade field trips, home-school and area classroom programs, and create and evaluate environmental education materials as well as operating shifts in the Refuge Visitor Center. During the early/mid summer, you will facilitate Refuge summer camp programs, create and facilitate other Education/Interpretation/Outreach programs. Late summer you will assist in operating the Refuge Visitor Center and assist other Visitor Service program activities in the field including trails, cabins, and making roving contacts with the public.
Marginal Duties
There are also possibilities on days off to assist with other refuge departments (biology, fire, trail crew).
Required Qualifications
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 aged 35 or younger, at the start of the position. 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
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
USFWS housing provided for the intern. Housing may be shared, including shared common areas.
Compensation
$1,300 – one time RT travel allowance
$300 – weekly living allowance
AmeriCorps eligible ($5,176.50 education award; 1200 hours required)
Housing provided
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Additional Benefits
Interpretive Skills
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.