Individual Placement-Alaska- Visitor Services

Student Conservation Association • Fairbanks, AK

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

This individual placement will be based in Fairbanks, Alaska, with housing provided. As a visitor services assistant for the largest National Wildlife Refuge in America, you will be helping our permit specialist with administrative paperwork and special use permit data entry. The visitor use data that you will be working with includes air taxi, guided recreation, and guided hunting trip records. The long-term dataset will be used to look at trends in visitor use across the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge over the last 10+ years. This data directly contributes to management decisions and changes within the special use permitting program. Other expected tasks around the office include re-organizing the office space and sorting through our cache of field gear to ensure field readiness and effective organization. As a member of the refuge Visitor Services team during the internship, you may also help with behind-the-scenes efforts to develop informational pamphlets and other materials regarding updates to permit conditions. There may also be opportunities to travel for training or to assist with field projects.

Requirements

• High attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Proficient typing and writing skills
• Ability to work independently once shown how to do tasks
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger.
• Must be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent or agree to obtain one or be enrolled in an institution of higher education.
• Able to understand, adhere to, and communicate with others regarding hazards, procedures, and safety policies.
• Able to independently manage known medical conditions with the resources available throughout the position or program.
• Able to wear all required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hard hats, gloves, N95 or other approved face mask or shield, and appropriate footwear.
• Able to refrain from behaviors and actions that disrupt the work and safety of others.
• Able to cooperate with others to complete daily group tasks, responsibilities, and project work under potentially difficult conditions, variable daily routines, and with limited personal time.
• Able to self-regulate or co-regulate emotions and actions when distressed or uncomfortable, with or without the support of others.
• Able to self-manage outdoor and environmental exposure (e.g., temperature, wind, sun, etc.) in a variety of weather conditions.
• Able to maintain adequate nutrition and hydration throughout program time.
• If using prescription medications, able to self-administer medications by following the prescribed dosage, usage, and timing without supervisor assistance. If prescription medication is administered via injection, able to self-administer the injection.
• Able to independently carry a backpacking pack weighing approximately 30% of body weight over varied, loose, inclined terrain for up to a maximum of 15 miles per day with adequate breaks.
• Able to lift a backpacking pack weighing approximately 30% of body weight with minimal assistance from others.
• Able to move on cross-country skis or snowshoes over a variety of snow, ice, and trail conditions.
• Able to move equipment and supplies by sled and/or backpack over a variety of snow, ice, and trail conditions while using cross-country skis, snowshoes, or winter boots.
• Driving a motor vehicle for the partner agency/organization is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete or fulfill all partner driving requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous data entry experience
• Some experience with Microsoft Excel and/or Access
• Basic coding knowledge

Responsibilities

• Assisting with special use permit reporting and data entry
• Helping with permit processing and filing documents
• Checking data (quality assurance/quality control, QA/QC) for the permitting database
• Assisting with generating reports of visitor use from the permitting database
• Organizing office space, files, and gear
• Developing informational pamphlets and materials regarding updates to permit conditions
• Checking the mail and permitting email as needed

Benefits

• Housing is provided
• Defensive Driving Training
• AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED