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Job Title


Individual Placement-Alaska-Youth and Visitor Services


Company : Student Conservation Association


Location : Soldotna, AK


Created : 2026-03-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Position Summary The placement will be part of a dynamic visitor service team at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in Soldotna, Alaska; successfully facilitate a variety of summer camps, special events, and educational/interpretive programs; and provide accurate information to Refuge visitors. Location Soldotna, AK Schedule May 17, 2026 - August 8, 2026 Key Duties and Responsibilities Placement will assist with the preparations and facilitation of two different Kenai Refuge summer day camps (for ages 6-11; 2nd-5th graders), 50%; presenting environmental education and wildlife interpretive nature programs, 10%; assist ranger staff in visitor center, campgrounds, fishing area patrols, and roving contacts, 30%. Marginal Duties Trail/cabin patrol work, 10%. Required Qualifications Driver's license 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 Experience with public speaking. Hours 40 per week Living Accommodations Housing will be in 10 x 12 heated cabins (up to 4 people per cabin during summer) with a common shower house/bathroom/laundry/cooking area, located at Headquarters in Soldotna, AK. Each cabin will consist of the same gender. Bedding, towels, dishes, pots, and pans are provided. It is 1 1/2 to 2 miles into town and services. Cabins are not ADA compliant. There are 4 steps to each cabin and a gravel access area (not paved). Compensation $350/week living allowance $1,000 one-time roundtrip travel stipend All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. Personal Vehicle Information Not needed Additional Benefits Bear Safety Defensive Driving Training First Aid/CPR Interpretive Skills AmeriCorps: Not Eligible 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.