Individual Placement-Alaska- Interpretation Ranger

Student Conservation Association • Juneau, AK

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About The Position

Come join our staff at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center!

The Mendenhall Glacier, in Juneau Alaska, is one of the state’s top attractions
with nearly a million visitors a year, primarily in the summer. As a placement,
you will be integrated into our visitor center program and wear a Forest Service
uniform.

You will receive interpretation and resource training at the beginning of your
position. There will be opportunities for both formal and informal mentoring as
you gain experience in the field. The work week is 4 days/week, 10 hours/day,
including evening and weekend work. Conditions require long periods of standing
each day.

We employ SCA participants, seasonal interpretive park rangers,
custodial/maintenance staff, and leadership. In addition, we share the building
with our partner Discovery Southeast, a local environmental education non-profit
who operates the Mendenhall Glacier interpretive bookstore.

Requirements

• Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in rainy weather.
• This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 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.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience.
• Some coursework or experience in biology, earth sciences, communications, education, and history.

Responsibilities

• Staff the information desk and rove trails to answer visitor questions.
• Develop and present interpretation programs and hands-on activities.
• Staff stations and support youth focused programming.

Benefits

• Bear Safety
• Interpretive Skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed