Individual Placement-Alaska- Education/Interpretive Development and Community Partnerships Placement

Position Summary 

The Alaska Public Lands Information center is seeking a dynamic candidate who can help maintain and grow its interpretive & education program’s webpages. Preferred candidates will be motivated self-starters that have a desire to make connections with federal, state, and local community education partners. Prior knowledge and experience in Alaska and Anchorage, while preferred, is not a requirement.

Location 

Anchorage, AK

Schedule 

July 6, 2025 - January 3, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

The goal of this SCA placement would be to enhance the visitor and student experience by analyzing and updating interpretive & education webpages ensuring they meet the interest and needs at the Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center. The intern will obtain an understanding of visitors, students, and teacher’s needs, gather photographs, review curricula, review education/interpretive loan materials, obtain information of primary topics of interest connected to Alaska public lands, and diagnose, prepare, and create webpages. Also, the SCA placement would help with afterschool programming, Boys & Girls Club programs, Library programs, ed programs at the Center, assist with the special tabling events, and with the visitor services at the Visitor Center. These activities are to help with the understanding of our visitors, schools, and community and will enhance the understanding of our public lands. The hands-on activities will inspire the work the SCA placement makes on getting the webpages updated.

Marginal Duties 

Other duties as assigned in support of Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center operations.

Required Qualifications 

Strong verbal and written communicator.

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.

Preferred Qualifications 

Prior knowledge and experience in Alaska and Anchorage.

Motivated self-starter.

Possess a valid driver's License.

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

Placement must find and secure their own housing in Anchorage, AK. $1,200/month housing stipend provided.

Compensation  

$1,200 - one time travel allowance

$350/week - weekly living allowance

$1,200/month - monthly housing allowance (6 months)

AmeriCorps education award (must complete 900 hours to earn Award)

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Recommended

Additional Benefits 

AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.