Individual Placement -Alaska-Park Guide Placement

The Student Conservation Association is offering an internship as a Park Guide in Fairbanks, AK, from May 18 to September 20, 2025. Interns will engage with visitors, provide safety information, develop programs, and assist with park operations. Participants must be U.S. citizens aged 16-30 or veterans under 35. Compensation includes a living allowance and travel reimbursement. Housing must be arranged independently.
Position Summary

Experience the adventure and beauty of Alaska’s public lands through an internship with the Interpretation team at the Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center in Fairbanks, Alaska. You’ll join a team of dedicated National Park Service rangers working with visitors on their “trip of a lifetime” to interior Alaska.

Schedule

May 18, 2025 – September 20, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities

During a typical placement, you’ll hone public speaking and communication skills by providing orientation and safety information at the visitor center and over the phone (50%), develop original, in-person programs for visitors (25%), and project work to sustain interpretation team operations and activities (25%). During project time, the participant will assist with electronic requests for park information, work on exhibit maintenance, and complete other tasks depending on interpretation team needs and the participant’s interests. Although Denali National Park and Preserve is 2 hours away, work will help support this park’s operation as well. Placement will answer phone requests and provide trip planning assistance to visitors who plan to go to Denali.

Marginal Duties

Additionally, the placement will work collaboratively with other interpreters to contribute to the park’s social media outreach program.

Required Qualifications

Ability to verbally communicate effectively

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.

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

You will need to secure your own housing in Fairbanks, AK beforehand and pay for it from your living allowance. NPS staff in Fairbanks may be able to help you find housing.

Compensation

$1,350 – one time roundtrip travel allowance

$650 – weekly living allowance (*Note: there is not a separate Housing Allowance. The amount for housing has been included in this weekly living allowance. Please budget accordingly.)

$550 – duty-related reimbursements for work related trips/duties

AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,817.14 (must complete 675 hours to earn award)

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Not Needed, Public Transportation is Available

Additional Benefits

AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.

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