About this role
Position Summary
The placements will support the Seward Ranger District's Russian River program while working along Forest Service staff in the Chugach National Forest and Kenai National Wildlife Refuge along the Russian River/Kenai River Confluence. Placements will be based out of Moose Pass, AK.
Location
Seward, AK
Schedule
May 11, 2026 - August 29, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Work includes but is not limited to public information, educating public about resource conservation, bear activity, and general area information. This position will assist in placing and maintaining snow fencing for stream bank protection. At times updating signs, minor trail clearing, and minor carpentry repairs may happen as well.
Hiking, wading and crossing rivers, use of ATV(Occasional use), and walking on primitive river trail. Most of the trails are on an elevated boardwalk along river.
Assisting in documenting bear activity in the area, assisting in entering volunteer data, and working with partners, volunteers and other agencies managing a busy Salmon fishing area.
Marginal Duties
Placements may also assist the trails and developed recreation programs maintaining and constructing trails, cleaning outhouses, posting signage, and maintaining backcountry campsites.
Required Qualifications
Placements will need to bring a positive attitude, be willing to interact with public, and work in inclement (wet) weather.
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 traveling or camping in bear country.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
This position is based out of the Kenai Lake Work Center in Moose Pass, AK. Moose Pass is a friendly and picturesque little town with a year-round population of about 350. It is tucked away in the mountains along the shoreline of Upper Trail Lake at Mile 29 of the Seward Highway, a National Scenic Byway.
Housing in the form of a bunkhouse will be available. All rooms are double occupancy. While dormitories may be co-ed, we generally put same sex roommates together. Dorms include use of the kitchen, living room, bathroom and laundry facilities.
Compensation
$450/week living allowance
$310/month housing allowance for USFS housing
$1300 one-time roundtrip travel allowance
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Not needed
Additional Benefits
Bear Safety
Defensive Drive Training
AmeriCorps: Not Eligible
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.
Other facts
About Student Conservation Association
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults.
Our program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces at various locations across the country.
After working with the SCA, our members emerge with increased environmental awareness, social responsibility and leadership skills.
As America’s most effective youth conservation service organization, the SCA transforms lives by empowering young people of all backgrounds to plan, act, and lead while they protect and restore our natural and cultural resources.
Founded in 1957, the SCA is dedicated to building the next generation of conservation leaders while inspiring lifelong protection of the environment and our communities.
SCA's mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.
What you'll do
- The position involves educating the public about resource conservation and bear activity while assisting with stream bank protection and minor trail maintenance. Additionally, the role includes documenting bear activity and coordinating with volunteers and partners.
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