Individual Placement-Alaska- Interpretation Ranger

Student Conservation Association • Ketchikan, AK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the team at the Tongass National Forest’s Southeast Alaska Discovery Center
in Ketchikan, AK to work in the largest visitor centers in Alaska. We’re looking
for people enthusiastic about sharing the cultural heritage, economic diversity
and natural beauty of the Tongass with Ketchikan visitors.

From our landmark downtown visitor center near the cruise ship docks,
participants work alongside permanent staff to serve visitors from around the
world. Ketchikan may be a remote slice of Alaska but is one of the largest
cities in the state. Our center is often the first stop for many visitors to
Alaska and we pride ourselves in teaching them about the state, our city, and
the largest intact temperate rainforests in the world.

Requirements

• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. 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. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the geography, cultures, and ecology of Ketchikan and Southeast Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and orient visitors, open and close visitor center, provide information, and show refuge film.
• Participates in the development and management of a high-quality Interpretative Center by orienting and guiding visitors along their trip. Create and present interpretive programs on a variety of Southeast Alaska topics.
• Run the day-to-day operations of the Discovery Center, including checking admission tickets, answering visitor questions, maintaining the grounds, and operating audio-visual equipment.
• Curate interpretive content for exhibits. Maintain museum exhibits.
• Assist with planning and presenting special events and activities within the Discovery Center.
• Assist the Discovery Center’s lead ranger with creating programs and activities.

Benefits

• $450/week living allowance
• $400/month housing stipend (for local candidates not needing USFS housing)
• $1500 one-time roundtrip travel stipend
• All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed