Seasonal High-Altitude Park Ranger (Mountaineering)

Mountain Club; Alaska; On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Government housing available

Job summary

Mountain Club invites applications for a Park Ranger (Mountaineering) position in Alaska. This seasonal, temporary role may not exceed 1039 hours in a service year, with on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work typical of the assignment.

The incumbent conducts high-altitude patrols, participates in search and rescue operations, and provides park information to visitors at a Denali area site. Travel may involve backcountry operations in rugged terrain and variable weather.

Responsibilities

• Leads extended, high altitude mountain patrols in Alaska Range and Denali.
• Performs or directs search and rescue operations using emergency medical techniques.
• Operates a visitor contact station, provides information and park interpretation to the public.
• Gathers, compiles, and reports mountaineering and resource management data.

Job description

Mountain Club invites applications for a Park Ranger (Mountaineering) position in Alaska. This seasonal, temporary role may not exceed 1039 hours in a service year, with on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work typical of the assignment.

The incumbent conducts high-altitude patrols, participates in search and rescue operations, and provides park information to visitors at a Denali area site. Travel may involve backcountry operations in rugged terrain and variable weather.