Individual Placement-Alaska- Education and Interpretation

Student Conservation Association•Gustavus, AK

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Placements in this role assist with youth programs, visitor engagement, and educational outreach. Through hands-on work with park staff, you’ll gain experience in interpretation, education, communication, and digital media, all while helping foster stewardship and appreciation for public lands. You’ll also have opportunities to build confidence working with diverse audiences and to develop practical skills that translate directly into careers in parks, education, and public service. This position offers a meaningful chance to contribute to the mission of the National Park Service while learning in a truly unique setting.

Requirements

Interest in working outdoors
Willingness to work with children 3-16 years old
Driver's license
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with young people
Experience in assisting with, developing or leading conservation education programs or closely related programs.
Educational study in related topics including Environmental Science, Conservation, Forestry, Natural History, Biology, or Education.

Responsibilities

Help visitors plan their park experience and provide information about park features, resources, and safety.
Engage visitors in ways that encourage personal connections to the park’s stories, places, and values.
Support interpretive and educational programming that promotes stewardship and inspires learning.
Assist rangers with youth programs, including preparation, facilitation, and logistical support.
Help ensure youth and education programs run smoothly,
Support pre-visit tasks such as mail-outs, testing virtual connections, maintaining records, and recording educational demonstrations.
Assist with developing and presenting educational content for youth and general audiences.
Respond to student inquiries by email and letter.
Update and maintain student outreach materials and support planning for summer day-camp activities.
Participate in community outreach activities, including tabling events, Berry Picking Day, and Fishing Day.
May provide interpretive talks or programs onboard cruise ships, helping visitors gain a deeper understanding of park resources while traveling through the area.
Contribute writing, photography, or videography for the park’s social media channels.
Assist in maintaining, editing, and creating education content for the park’s website (nps.gov) and the NPS Mobile App.
Organize and catalog photos and videos in the park’s media archive