Visitor Services and Education Placement

Student Conservation Association; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Travel stipend

Weekly living allowance

Defensive driving training

Job summary

The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge is seeking an Individual Placement to support Visitor Services and Education in Kodiak, AK. You will work with staff and volunteers to run programs, events, and interpretive activities at the Visitor Center, helping engage the local community and visitors of all ages.

You will organize logistics, participate in training, and collaborate with partners while ensuring effective communication and outreach.

Qualifications

• Pass Kodiak Island school district background check.
• Ages 18–30, or veterans 35 or younger, citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or plan to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Organize supplies and logistics for programs and events.
• Develop and support interpretive programs and leadership at the Visitor Center.
• Coordinate with staff and volunteers at the Visitor Center.
• Communicate with colleagues, visitors, and community partners via email, phone, mail or in person.

Skills

Program planning

Public engagement

Event coordination

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Individual Placement- Alaska- Visitor Services and Education Placement

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Job Description

Position Summary

The primary role of this position will be to support Visitor Services and community engagement for the Kodiak Refuge at the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. This position will work as part of a dynamic team of staff and volunteers, supporting operations, information desk staffing, and interpretation. This position will create and support programs, special events, and activities for all ages at the Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center.

Hosting Organization

Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge

Location

Kodiak, AK

• This position is primarily in an urban setting where emergency services, public transportation, and cell phone reception are available within 30 minutes. Interactions with members of the public are regular and frequent.
• This position may conduct work in a front country setting where emergency services are accessible but may be delayed by 1-2 hours. Access to public transportation at work site is limited or not possible. Cell phone reception is limited, spotty, or not available.

Schedule

March 2, 2027 - January 29, 2028

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizing supplies and logistics for programs and special events.
• Creating and supporting programs, activities, and providing interpretive programs and leadership while working at the Visitor Center.
• Coordinating and collaborating with staff and volunteers while working at the Visitor Center.
• Communicating by email, phone, mail or in person for all facets of work with colleagues, visitors, and community partners.

Marginal Duties

• Participates in community outreach opportunities to engage local community members in Visitor Center events and programs.
• Identifies potential partnering organizations and groups to collaborate on events and programs.

Required Qualifications

• Participate in week-long training focused on daily operations, environmental education, interpretation and events with other Visitor Center staff and volunteers.
• Must be able to pass Kodiak Island school district background check to work with K-12 students.
• 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

• Experience working with K-12 students.
• Experience or coursework in customer service, education or interpretation.
• Comfortable being outside in inclement, wet weather.
• Knowledge of Alutiiq or Alaska Native history and culture.
• Experience with outreach events, youth programs, and/or community service.

Living Accommodations

Kodiak Refuge housing will be provided. Housing will be shared, including shared common areas like bathroom and kitchen. The City of Kodiak (Kodiak, AK) is on Kodiak Island, with a population of around 14,000 residents. Kodiak Island is only accessible by commercial flight or the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System.

Compensation

• $400/week living allowance
• $1500 one-time roundtrip travel stipend

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Not needed

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
• Interpretive Skills

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.