Position Summary

This position is based in Denali National Park near Healy, AK. The incoming intern will assist in the care of 30 Alaskan Husky sled dogs alongside National Park Service staff.


Schedule

April 20, 2025 - September 20, 2025


Key Duties and Responsibilities

Tasks include feeding, cleaning, grooming, and training canine adults and puppies, and monitoring their general health (20%), you will also maintain equipment and grounds (20%), assist with ensuring safe and smooth sled dog demonstrations for the public, may drive the dog team or deliver 40 minute interpretive talks (30%), interact with visitors and answer questions (20%).


Marginal Duties

Collect National Weather Service weather data (5%), training and office work including social media outreach to the public(5%).


Required Qualifications

Experience working with animals.


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

Experience working with sled dogs or at a dog kennel.


Hours

40 per week


Living Accommodations

Housing in the Park is provided. Living area may be shared with another roommate. Common living areas may be shared. Housing may be a cabin without running water, but access to facilities is available.


Compensation

$600/week - living allowance
$1,500 - one-time roundtrip travel stipend
AmeriCorps Award $2,817 (675 hours required)

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


Personal Vehicle Information

Not needed


Additional Benefits

Bear Safety
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.