Position Summary :

In this position you will have the opportunity to be a part of an exciting and innovative education and interpretation team at Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. The primary duties of this position are to assist rangers with long-distance programs with classes (K-12) and support outreach and education efforts by the park. Education rangers conduct classes for approximately 3,000 students and teachers throughout the country through videoconferencing in January and February. Using greenscreen technology, rangers take students on virtual visits to Glacier Bay.

Schedule :

December 8, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

The primary function of this position will be to keep the long-distance learning program running smoothly and effectively. Because this duty location is 4 hours behind Eastern Standard Time, workdays will sometimes start as early as 5:00 A.M.; This position will also help with pre-visit mail outs, test connections, record keeping, education demo recording, program development and presenting. You will also respond to student information requests by email and letter, as well as help with updating our student outreach information packets along with planning and preparing for summer day camp activities.

Marginal Duties :

In addition, you will have the opportunity to work on media projects such as assisting with the park social media channels by providing writing, photography or videography. This contributes to a wide range of content on the park's social media channels: e.g. educational information, safety updates, news releases, and more. Focusing on park needs, another opportunity is to maintain, edit, or create content for the park's web presence on nps.gov. You may also assist in maintaining and editing content to Glacier Bay's presence on the official NPS mobile app. This could include changing/updating information presented on the app, recording or adding audio clips to existing tours to make the content accessible, creating new self-guiding tours on the app, and adding new locations not yet represented. As needed, you could also assist with the park’s wide array of media products by helping organize and categorize photos and videos on the park's media archive.

Preferred Qualifications :

Applicants with an interest in the field of Interpretation or Education within the National Park Service will be given preference

Hours :

40 per week

Living Accommodations :

Park housing is shared and located near park headquarters in Bartlett Cove in Gustavus, AK. Common areas like kitchen and living room are shared, and the intern may share a room with another person of the same gender.

Compensation : 

$1,600 - one time RT travel allowance $600 - weekly living allowance $500 - duty related travel & reimbursable expenses Housing provided - located near park headquarters in Bartlett Cove Not AmeriCorps eligible

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

Personal Vehicle Information:

Not needed

Additional Benefits :

Interpretive Skills:

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

General Physical Requirements:

Able to understand, adhere to, and communicate with others regarding hazards, procedures, and safety policies. 
Able to stay alert and engaged for extended periods of program time. 
Able to independently manage known medical conditions with the resources available throughout the position or program. 
Able to wear all required personal protective equipment, including internal or external, safety glasses, hard hats, gloves, N95 or other approved face mask or shield, chaps, and appropriate footwear.  
Able to refrain from behaviors and actions that disrupt the work and safety of others. 
Able to cooperate with others to complete daily group tasks, responsibilities, and project work under potentially difficult conditions, variable daily routines, and with limited personal time. 
Able to self-regulate or co-regulate emotions and actions when distressed or uncomfortable, with or without the support of others. 
Able to self-manage outdoor and environmental exposure (e.g., temperature, wind, sun, etc.) in a variety of weather conditions. 
If using prescription medications, able to self-medicate by following the prescribed dosage, usage, and timing without supervisor assistance (except possibly at the direction of higher medical authority in emergency situations).

Working Conditions:

Work schedules and projects may change on short notice or be ambiguous.; Work settings require the ability to positively interact with people of varying cultures and perspectives.; Natural environments and culturally significant locations that require respect to the land and indigenous peoples.

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.