Individual Placement-Alaska- Summer Kennels Placement

Student Conservation Association

3h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is based in Denali National Park near Healy, AK. The incoming
intern will assist in the care of 30 Alaskan Husky sled dogs alongside National
Park Service staff.

Requirements

• Experience working with animals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with sled dogs or at a dog kennel.

Responsibilities

• Tasks include feeding, cleaning, grooming, and training canine adults and puppies, and monitoring their general health (20%)
• Maintain equipment and grounds (20%)
• Assist with ensuring safe and smooth sled dog demonstrations for the public, may drive the dog team or deliver 40 minute interpretive talks (30%)
• Interact with visitors and answer questions (20%)
• Collect National Weather Service weather data (5%)
• Training and office work including social media outreach to the public(5%)

Benefits

• Housing in the Park is provided. Living area may be shared with another roommate. Common living areas may be shared. Housing may be a cabin without running water, but access to facilities is available.
• $600/week - living allowance
• $1,500 - one-time roundtrip travel stipend
• All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
• Bear Safety
• AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed