Internship-Education Development Community Partnership

Internship-Education Development Community Partnership

#PO-00800246-MEM

Anchorage, Alaska

Schedule 

August 25, 2024 - February 15, 2025

Position Summary 

The Alaska Public Lands Information center is seeking a dynamic candidate who can help maintain and grow its education program. 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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

The goals of this SCA intern would be to update all the Education kits at the Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center by getting them photographed, curricula reviewed, information about the kits created & prepped for web, and ensure any missing pieces are in place. Also, the SCA intern 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 intern makes on getting the Ed Kit updates.

Preferred Qualifications 

Driver's license

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

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

Compensation  

$1,200 - one time travel allowance; $350 - weekly living allowance; $1,200 - 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 

SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 

 Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.