Position Summary

Intern will assist on compliance inspections along Fortymile Wild and Scenic River. They will be paired with a seasonal park ranger and a full-time employee, working with a small team to conduct compliance inspections along the Fortymile Wild and Scenic River. Take trip notes and document campsites with digital camera. Trips will be by Raft, Inflatable Canoes or Motorboat.


Weekly work schedule will vary. 5-days in office in Fairbanks, AK or up to 8-days in the backcountry.


Schedule

May 11, 2025 - August 31, 2025


Key Duties and Responsibilities

Assist and gain knowledge of BLM Long-Term Campsite Program. Record trip notes and take photographs for database. Assist in Conducting 5-to-8-day raft trips on Fortymile Wild and Scenic River. Participate in completing a 7-day river cleanup project.


Marginal Duties


Required Qualifications

Can lift 50 lbs. Can work in remote settings with no facilities. Can work in cold climate along with mosquitos present.


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


Hours

40 per week


Living Accommodations

Housing while in Fairbanks, AK may be arranged through the internship supervisor at the BLM. They estimate needing to set aside about $1400 total from the living allowance to pay for housing. Inquire about this during interview.


Compensation

$700/week - living allowance (set aside $1400 total of this allowance to pay for housing while in Fairbanks, AK)

$1300 - one-time roundtrip travel stipend

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


Personal Vehicle Information


Additional Benefits

Bear Safety

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible


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.