Wildlife Refuge Outreach & Education Field Assistant

Student Conservation Association; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Travel stipend

Job summary

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Work ethic

Positive attitude

Willingness to serve

Outdoor activities experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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