Individual Placement-Alaska- Outreach, Education, and Biological Admin Field Assistant

Student Conservation Association; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Weekly living allowance

Travel stipend

Job summary

The Student Conservation Association is seeking an Individual Placement in Alaska: Outreach, Education and Biological Admin Field Assistant at Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge in Tok, AK for 25 weeks. You will support Visitor Services and Biological programs, handle data entry, education events, and field logistics.

The role requires outdoor experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, U.S. citizenship or lawful status, and a willingness to work in front-country and backcountry settings.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Willingness to serve in multiple capacities as required.
• Experience with outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, or hunting/fishing.

Responsibilities

• Data entry, metadata development, archiving historic documents and data sets, and writing reports.
• Assist with monthly outdoor education events and coordinating bird counts.
• Update the Refuge Visitor’s Guide and support education initiatives.

Skills

Outdoor activities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Individual Placement-Alaska- Outreach, Education, and Biological Admin Field Assistant

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Job Description

Position Summary

Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge seeks qualified applicants to assist their Visitor Services and Biological programs for 25 weeks with winter projects in a field and office setting.

Hosting Organization

Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge

Location

Tok, AK

• This position is primarily in a front country setting where emergency services are accessible, but may be delayed by 1-2 hours. SCA Members regularly interact with members of the public. Access to public transportation at work site is limited or not possible. Cell phone reception maybe limited, spotty, or not available.
• This position may conduct work in a backcountry setting where emergency services are limited and may be delayed by several hours to days. Access to public transportation at work site is not possible. Cell phone reception is limited, spotty, or not available.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Job duties will vary and include long office hours sorting and entering legacy data, developing metadata, archiving historic documents and data sets, summarizing data and writing reports (12 wks). The incumbent will also assist with delivery of monthly outdoor education events including the Fresh Eyes on Ice program in cooperation with the University of Alaska Fairbanks, coordinating the Christmas Bird Count, and updating the Refuge Visitor’s Guide (10 wks).

Marginal Duties

Field work includes monitoring vegetation conditions and providing logistical support for work conducted by other state and federal partners (3 wks).

Required Qualifications

Required skills include a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to serve in any capacity that is required. Some experience with outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, or hunting/fishing is mandatory.

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 18 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. Participants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent or agree to obtain one or be enrolled in an institution of higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred applicants will have work experience and education in biological sciences, public education and outreach as well as maintenance.

Living Accommodations

USFWS housing will be provided when not in the field. Housing may be shared and rustic. Please inquire during interview.

Compensation

$880/week living allowance

$1500 one-time travel stipend

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Not needed, but useful if available.

Driving

Driving a motor vehicle for the partner agency/organization is a requirement for this position.

To be able to drive a motor vehicle for the SCA, you must:

• Be able to complete or fulfill all partner driving requirements.

Additional Benefits

• Bear Safety
• Defensive Driving Training
• Off-Road Vehicle Safety

Equal Opportunity Statement

The SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.

SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.