Individual Placement - Alaska - Environmental Education and Visitor Services Placement

Position Summary 

This is a 40-week individual placement at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge working as an assistant coordinator for an outdoor-focused education program, assisting with a variety of visitor service programs. The individual placement will be part of a dynamic visitor service team; successfully facilitate a variety of school field trips, summer camps, special events, and educational/interpretive programs; and provide accurate information to Refuge visitors.

Hosting Organization

Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Location 

Soldotna, 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 maybe 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 

February 7, 2027 - November 13, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

During late winter, spring and fall you will organize and facilitate K-6 grade field trips, home-school and area classroom programs, and create and evaluate education materials as well as operating shifts in the Refuge Visitor Center. During the early/mid summer, you will facilitate Refuge summer camp programs, create and facilitate other Education/Interpretation/Outreach programs. Late summer you will assist in operating the Refuge Visitor Center and assist other Visitor Service program activities in the field including trails, cabins, and making roving contacts with the public.

Marginal Duties 

There are also possibilities on days off to assist with other refuge departments (biology, fire, trail crew).

Required Qualifications 

Coursework or experience in education, communication, or natural resources.

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. 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 children.

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

USFWS housing provided for the individual placement. Housing may be shared, including shared common areas.

Compensation  

$350/week living allowance

$1,300 one-time roundtrip travel stipend

AmeriCorps eligible

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

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 

Interpretive Skills

First Aid/CPR

Bear Safety

AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

Equal Opportunity Statement 

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