Internship-Interpretation and Environmental Education Intern

Position Summary 

This is a 40-week internship at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge working as an assistant coordinator for the environmental education program, assisting with a variety of visitor service programs. The intern will be part of a dynamic visitor service team; successfully facilitate a variety of school field trips, summer camps, special events, and educational/interpretive programs; and provide accurate information to Refuge visitors.

Schedule 

February 9, 2025 - November 15, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

During late winter, spring and fall you will organize and facilitate K-6 grade field trips, home-school and area classroom programs, and create and evaluate environmental education materials as well as operating shifts in the Refuge Visitor Center. During the early/mid summer, you will facilitate Refuge summer camp programs, create and facilitate other Education/Interpretation/Outreach programs. Late summer you will assist in operating the Refuge Visitor Center and assist other Visitor Service program activities in the field including trails, cabins, and making roving contacts with the public.

Marginal Duties 

There are also possibilities on days off to assist with other refuge departments (biology, fire, trail crew).

Required Qualifications 

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 aged 35 or younger, at the start of the position. 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.

Preferred Qualifications 

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

USFWS housing provided for the intern. Housing may be shared, including shared common areas.

Compensation  

$1,300 - one time RT travel allowance

$300 - weekly living allowance

AmeriCorps eligible ($5,176.50 education award; 1200 hours required)

Housing provided

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

Personal Vehicle Information

Additional Benefits 

Interpretive Skills

AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

Equal Opportunity Statement 

SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 

 Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.