College Intern 1 (PCN 11IN2303)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting for a College Intern 1 located in Anchorage. Under the supervision of the current Information Officer II, this position will work at the front desk of the Anchorage Sport Fish Information Center. This position requires you to be able to communicate effectively verbally (in-person and on the phone) and in writing with anglers and explain Alaska’s sport fishing regulations, various sport fishing tackle, and other sport fish information. Furthermore, you will be selling sport fishing, hunting, and guide licenses; in addition to, issuing and explaining permits, harvest cards, proxy fishing permits, and ADF&G permanent and Disabled Veterans fishing and hunting licenses. The mission of the Division of Sport Fish is to protect, maintain, and improve the State’s sport fisheries. This intern position is a great opportunity for a student to work with fisheries biologists and other staff at ADF&G. Through this internship, the incumbent can gain a vast amount of experience with fisheries, the public, and sport fish regulations in Southcentral Alaska. In terms of our values the Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

Requirements

• Currently accepted, enrolled, and attending an accredited college in an undergraduate degree program while maintaining an academic load of at least six credit hours per semester (eight credit hours per quarter).
• Academic transcripts and/or tuition billings may be construed as proof of enrollment.
• Appointment and retention in this class series is restricted to students actively pursuing an undergraduate degree program in an accredited college and maintaining an academic load of at least six semester (eight quarter) credit hours per semester (quarter).
• Students who have completed spring semester courses and are enrolled in fall semester courses are considered to be attending college during the summer regardless of whether or not summer courses are taken.
• Interpersonal Skills
• Effective Communicator
• Positive Attitude

Nice To Haves

• This internship is an excellent training opportunity for fisheries, wildlife, and natural resource management students seeking experience in public speaking, fisheries management, and engaging with the angling public.

Responsibilities

• Work at the front desk of the Anchorage Sport Fish Information Center.
• Communicate effectively verbally (in-person and on the phone) and in writing with anglers.
• Explain Alaska’s sport fishing regulations, various sport fishing tackle, and other sport fish information.
• Sell sport fishing, hunting, and guide licenses.
• Issue and explain permits, harvest cards, proxy fishing permits, and ADF&G permanent and Disabled Veterans fishing and hunting licenses.
• Assist sport fish staff in other projects.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree