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

Student Conservation Association; Anchorage (AK); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Housing provided

Travel stipend

Zusammenfassung

Student Conservation Association at Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge seeks motivated individuals for a 25-week winter project season combining field and office work. You will sort legacy data, build metadata, archive historic items, and write reports, while also delivering outdoor education activities like Fresh Eyes on Ice and coordinating the Christmas Bird Count.

Participation includes housing when not in the field, a 40-hour work week, and a weekly living allowance of $880 plus a one-time

Qualifikationen

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude required.
• Willingness to serve in any capacity as needed.
• Experience with outdoor activities (camping, hiking, hunting/fishing) mandatory.

Aufgaben

• Sort and enter legacy data; develop metadata; archive documents and data sets; summarize data and write reports (12 wks).
• Assist with outdoor education events, including the Fresh Eyes on Ice program.
• Coordinate the Christmas Bird Count and update the Refuge Visitor’s Guide (10 wks).
• Field work includes vegetation monitoring and logistical support for partner projects (3 wks).

Kenntnisse

Work ethic

Positive attitude

Willingness to serve

Outdoor activities experience

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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 may be 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.

Schedule

December 14, 2026 - June 5, 2027

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.

Hours

40 per week

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

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement

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