Individual Placement-Alaska- Winter Kennels
About The Position
Serve with the Sled Dog Kennel at Denali National Park in Alaska from December 13, 2026, through April 3, 2027. Participants receive training, mentoring, and hands-on practice in dog-team travel and winter camping. The placement includes opportunities to learn about single-day training runs and multi-day or multi-week travel by dog team, along with winter travel skills and sled-dog care. The number of multi-day patrols may be limited depending on the participant’s experience and kennel staff capacity. Participants are provided park accommodations, which may not have running water; a shower and restroom or outhouse will be available. The placement is 40 hours per week. Compensation includes a $600 weekly living allowance, a $1,200 travel stipend, and up to $1,200 in duty-related winter-gear reimbursements. Allowances are subject to applicable taxes. The position is AmeriCorps eligible and authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. Participants must meet the stated age and U.S. citizenship, nationality, or lawful permanent resident requirements.
Requirements
- Participants must be between ages 16 and 30 inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger.
- Participants must be a U.S. citizen or national, or a lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
- Some experience working with dogs, winter travel, and cross-country skiing skills are strongly desired.
Nice To Haves
- Strong cross-country skiing experience is preferred.
- Some experience with wilderness travel in summer and/or winter and remote living situations is identified as ideal.
Responsibilities
- Learn dog-sled travel and participate in single-day training runs when snow conditions permit.
- Learn multi-day and multi-week travel by dog team.
- Train in or gain exposure to breaking trail on skis, snowshoes, and dog team.
- Learn safe travel on snow, ice, tundra, forested areas, and hilly terrain, including recognizing and avoiding or mitigating potential avalanche hazards.
- Receive training and hands-on practice in veterinary care, nutrition and feeding, sled-dog and puppy training, winter gear use and care, and public education and interpretation.
- Potentially assist with public programs and special events, such as community festivals and dogsled events.
Benefits
- $600 per week living allowance.
- $1,200 travel stipend.
- Up to $1,200 in duty-related winter-gear reimbursements.
- Park accommodations provided.
- AmeriCorps eligible.
- Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps hiring authority.
- Bear safety training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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