Internship-Interpretation Ranger Participant

Position Summary

Come join our staff at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center!

The Mendenhall Glacier, in Juneau Alaska, is one of the state’s top attractions with nearly a million visitors a year, primarily in the summer. As an intern, you will be integrated into our visitor center program and wear a Forest Service uniform. You will receive conservation education and resource training at the beginning of your internship. There will be opportunities for both formal and informal mentoring as you gain experience in the field. The work week is 5 days/week, 8 hours/day, and could include evening and weekend work. Conditions require long periods of standing each day.

We employ SCA interns, permanent seasonal interpretive park rangers, custodial/maintenance staff, and leadership. In addition, we share the building with our partner Discovery Southeast, a local environmental education non-profit who operates the Mendenhall Glacier interpretive bookstore.

Schedule

June 2, 2025 - August 24, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Lead conservation education and interpretation programs.

Develop and present public-facing early childhood programming.

Staff information stations to answer visitor questions.

Marginal Duties

Additional interpretive program opportunities may exist including interpretation, contributing to social media, natural resource care and more.

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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Customer service experience.

Some coursework or experience in biology, earth sciences, communications, education, and history.

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Bunkhouse is adjacent to Forest Service office and approximately 2 miles from the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. The bunkhouse consists of apartments with 2 bedrooms, each with two beds. Each bedroom has a full bath. Apartments also have fully furnished kitchens, living room with cable tv, internet, and phone for local calls only. The bunkhouse is near a bus stop for shopping, etc. You will be sharing the apartment with up to three others.

Compensation

$450/week living allowance

$600/month housing allowance

$1300 one-time RT travel stipend

$1800 reimbursable duty-related expenses ($500 for PPE and $1300 for duty travel)

AmeriCorps Award of $1,956.35 (requires 450 hours)

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Not needed

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.