Individual Placement-Alaska-Environmental Education and Interpretation

Position Summary 

This is a 32-week individual placement at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge working as an assistant coordinator for an outdoor-focused education program, assisting with a variety of visitor service programs. The individual placement 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.

 

Location 

Soldotna, AK

 

Schedule 

April 5, 2026 - November 14, 2026

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

During spring and fall you will organize and facilitate K-6 grade field trips, home-school and area classroom programs, and create and evaluate 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 

Assisting other refuge departments like sample and data collection in the field with the biology department and using non-powered hand tools with the 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 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 

Experience working with children of elementary school age.

Experience in public speaking.

 

Hours 

40 per week

 

Living Accommodations 

USFWS housing provided for the individual placement. Housing may be shared, including shared common areas.

 

Compensation  

$1,300 - one time RT travel allowance

$350 - weekly living allowance

Housing provided

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

 

Personal Vehicle Information

Not needed

 

Additional Benefits 

Interpretive Skills

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

 

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.