Opportunities — Jobs & Internships

Alaska Conservation Solutions

ALASKA CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS, the state's leading voice in global warming education and advocacy, is looking for an intern to help out this summer for 8 weeks in June and July (exact dates flexible.) The project mainly involves public outreach and education regarding the Alaska Carbon Calculator and Alaska Carbon Reducer features on our site. A stipend of $1000 is offered. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and references to margaret@alaskaconservationsolutions.com ASAP. For questions or more information, contact Margaret Manousoff at 907-929-9370.

Trail Crew at Hatcher Pass

TRAIL CREW at HATCHER PASS 4 full-time positions to do trail maintenance and construction. Candidates must have the ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs. for long distances over difficult terrain; and use hand and power tools; and work/live in remote settings. Desired experience in trail construction and maintenance, chainsaw and brush-cutter operation, familiarity with trail tools, backcountry travel and camping. First aid/CPR training preferred. For more information call 745-8936.

Defenders of Wildlife

TEMPORARY ALASKA ASSISTANT for DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE in Anchorage. This part-time (~20 hours/week) assistant position provides general administrative support to the Alaska field office staff on a wide range of wildlife conservation programs and issues, including wolf and bear conservation. Primary responsibilities include office administration duties; organizing outreach events; general data and file management; editing written materials; and conducting various conservation and legislative research. Complete description found at http://www.defenders.org/about_us/jobs/temporary_alaska_assistant.php. To apply, send an email with Temporary Alaska Assistant in the subject line and submit a letter of interest, along with your resume and salary history (must be included to be considered) to HR@defenders.org.

Serve Alaska Youth Corps

CLICK HERE FOR THE SAYC FLIER and visit servealaska.org.

Summer of Service

CLICK HERE FOR THE SUMMER OF SERVICE FLIER and visit servealaska.org.

Homer Islands & Ocean Visitor Center

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: Position closes July 08. Full-time (may be renewed up to 4 years). Duties: Develops and presents a variety of interpretive programs including orientation talks, conducted walks, and demonstrations to a variety of general public audiences or school groups. Assists with recruitment and training of candidates for a volunteer program and assists in developing volunteer work projects and schedules for visitor services. Recruits and trains candidates for volunteer programs; develops work projects, and coordinates activities with other refuge personnel. Acts as liaison with community organizations, friends groups, and other interest groups in order to: (a) provide orientation to refuge programs and services; (b) stimulate interest in such programs and services; and © discover ways to facilitate visitation to and use of the refuge's recreational and educational facilities. Assists with the implementation of a comprehensive public outreach program through written and oral communication. To apply: Visit http://www.usajobs.opm.gov, Job Announcement number: R7-08-195707-BK. For more information, go to islandsandocean.org.

Northern Alaska Environmental Center

CLEAN WASTE-TO-ENERGY VISTA MEMBER POSITION at the NORTHERN ALASKA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, Fairbanks. With assistance, the VISTA member will write a waste-to-energy business plan with which to recruit partners. With those partners the goal is to find ways to recycle the waste stream and reduce the cost of energy in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. To apply send a letter of interest, resume and three references to lori@northern.org. Deadline for application is June 25. For more information call 907-452-5021 or go to 'job openings' at www.northern.org to view the Position Description and Project Work Plan. Annual Stipend - $13,506.

SEAtrails Americorp VISTA

SEAtrails is the Southeast Alaska Trail System, an organization established to promote the system of trails and cultural attractions in the region. Members include 19 local communities and tribes, the US Forest Service, and the Alaska State Ferry System, among others. The VISTA will improve the SEAtrails website (www.seatrails.org), manage a membership drive and fundraising efforts, work with member communities to revise the Trails & Transportation Master Plan, assist in creating local mini-maps, and obtain trail grants. Visit the Americorps site to find out more details about the position: my.americorps.gov or www.idealist.org.

Alaska Service Corps Team Member

Alaska Service Corps projects are located throughout Alaska in "front" and "back" country locations. All projects are outdoors in all weather conditions. Trail work and road safety improvements are common. Trail projects may include water diversion, bridge building, and trail tread improvements, while road safety projects include tree-clearing to improve site distances around hazard curves and as an alternative to herbicide use, clearing behind highway guardrails and in areas of known wild animal crossings. Other projects such as stream restoration, invasive plant species removal, and cabin and recreation site maintenance are also common. Please submit a cover letter describing why you are interested in this position and your resume to: recruiting@pikaconsulting.com www.idealist.org.

Imaginarium

EXPLORER CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT at the IMAGINARIUM, a private, non-profit science museum dedicated to increasing the public's understanding of science and technology through hands-on education programs and exhibits. For full job descriptions and an employment application, go to www.imaginarium.org/jobs.html. Questions should be directed to jobs@imaginarium.org or (907) 276-3179.

Alaska Rail Road

Alaska Rail Road Student Tour Guides: Each year high school students are selected to participate in a 10 to 11 week high school elective course that teaches customer service skills, public speaking, CPR, First Aid, and Alaska history, geography, economics, current issues and biology. Applications available online at www.asdk12.org/events/AKRR.asp For more info contact: Mike Woods at the King Career Center at 1-907-742-8964 or go to http://alaskarailroad.com/arrc15.html.

Denali National Park

Seasonal and Year-Round positions available in Denali National Park. Park Service Intern Positions and Student Conservation Association offer competitive seasonal positions, apply far in advance. http://denali.national-park.com/jobs.htm.

National Park Service

Go to jobsearch.usajobs.go and enter NPS in the keyword to search for seasonal jobs with the National Park Service. Examples of positions available on a rotating basis are Visitor Use Assistants, Park Guides, Biological Science Technicians, Park Rangers, Seasonal Maintenance Positions. See position descriptions and more information here www.nps.gov/personnel/seasonal.htm.

Alaska Youth and Family Network

Administrative Assistant Position: Alaska Youth and Family Network is currently hiring for this position. For more info call 770-4979. ayfn.org.

The Salvation Army

Administrative Assistant to the Community Relations and Development Director: The Salvation Army is currently hiring for this position. For more info call 276-2515.

Alaska Children's Services

Alaska Children's Services Job Positions: For more info contact Harlow Robinson at hrobinson@akchild.org or call 348-9272.

Alaska State Legislature

Spend a semester working in the Alaska State Legislature in Juneau, earn $5,000, get airfare and a relocation allowance (except Juneau students), and earn 12 hours of upper-division credits (9 for grad students). You'll have a first rate academic and practical experience plus you'll make valuable contacts.
 
This program is open to qualified students from all academic disciplines--not just political science--at any University of Alaska campus (UAA, UAF and UAS), from Alaska Pacific University (APU), and the University of Utah (UU). www.uas.alaska.edu/internprogram.

Alaska Environmental Outreach Intern

Summer Environmental Internship Opportunity with Alaska Wilderness League (Anchorage, AK): Spend your summer working with the Alaska Wilderness League. In the land of the midnight sun, events and opportunities — from county fairs to outdoor festivals — abound. The summer outreach intern will organize participation and visibility (identify events and supervise a booth) at key events in the Anchorage area to promote Alaska Wilderness League programs. This is an education and advocacy position, so communication skills and a willingness to learn our issues are key. The Alaska Wilderness League Anchorage office has three full-time staff working on our Environmental Justice and BLM Wildlands Programs. The outreach intern will promote the issues within these programs and also our Arctic and Tongass Rainforest campaigns. While not at events, the outreach intern will assist program staff in the office.

Alaska Wilderness League's mission is to lead the effort to preserve Alaska's wilderness by engaging citizens, sharing resources, collaborating with other organizations, educating the public, and providing a courageous, constant and victorious voice for Alaska in the nation's capital. It is the only organization dedicated solely to the preservation of Alaska's wilderness in the nation's capital. Go to www.alaskawild.org to learn more. Apply to betsy@alaskawild.org with resume, cover letter, and availability.

The Imaginarium

Explorer Camp Instructional Assistant: The IMAGINARIUM is currently hiring for this position. Must be at least 18. For more info email jobs@imaginarium.org or call 276-3179 or go to http://www.imaginarium.org/pdfs/Camps/2008/CIA08.pdf

Municipality of Anchorage

PARKS CARETAKER for the MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE. Seasonal position, caring for parks in Anchorage. Requires six months experience in lawn, landscape, trails, construction, grounds, or facility maintenance. Must posses a valid driver's license. Go to the announcement for the position at agency.governmentjobs.com/moa/default.cfm.

Municipality of Anchorage

SUMMER CAMP LEADER for the MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE. Assist directly in planning, development and implementation of indoor and outdoor summer recreation activities/programs/camps, purchasing program supplies and equipment, budget control and reporting, weekly/monthly/annual program reports, program planning and customer service. Summer camps comprehensively cover sports, outdoor education and other targeted activities for children and youth of different ages between 3-16 years old. Must be able to work independently and with little supervision. Must be knowledgeable in handling and depositing funds, creating and writing reports and inventorying supplies and equipment. agency.governmentjobs.com/moa/default.cfm.

Alaska Wilderness League

The Alaska Wilderness League is pleased to announce two positions for hire at our Alaska Field Office in Anchorage: BLM Alaska Field Representative and BLM Policy Analyst. The Alaska Wilderness League (AWL) supports legislative and administrative initiatives to protect Alaska's lands and waters, promotes national and local recognition of Alaska's spectacular environment through public education, strengthens grassroots activism on behalf of Alaska's environment, and provides leadership within the environmental community on selected issues that concern Alaska. It is the only organization dedicated solely to the preservation of Alaska's wilderness in the nation's capital. AWL's Alaska Field Office operates as a base for AWL programs, with a particular focus on community collaboration and support of communities facing social and environmental justice implications from development.

The BLM (Bureau of Land Management) Wildlands Campaign is a statewide program focused on ensuring key habitat and areas of critical environmental concern (ACEC's) are designated as such under the BLM Regional Management Plans. The Bureau of Land Management is in the process of developing regional management plans for over 90 million acres of land BLM land throughout Alaska. The BLM Wildlands Field Representative will work closely with communities in the regional planning areas to assess community values in relation to BLM lands, build relationships and trust among community leaders and stakeholders, and ensure community input and adequate participation during the NEPA planning process. The BLM Policy Analyst will review and analyze NEPA documents, develop comments and recommendations for BLM planners and decision makers, and educate and solicit input from allied interests. The Field Representative and Policy Analyst will work together to identify long-term solutions for critical areas based on community feedback and environmental concern.

Ideal candidates will have experience with environmental campaigns, strategic planning, Alaska land management issues, and NEPA. Candidates will have an understanding and appreciation of working with indigenous communities, have good listening and communication skills, be willing to travel, and be able to work independently and in a team environment. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Health benefits, retirement, and competitive leave package. Send resume and cover letter to: betsy@alaskawild.org. Positions open until filled.

Alaska Conservation Alliance and Alaska Conservation Voters

Office Administrator/Phone Canvasser for Alaska Conservation Alliance and Alaska Conservation Voters. Alaska Conservation Alliance empowers citizens and organizations to participate effectively in the civic arena, and informs public officials, media and the public about environmental, economic, and community issues. Alaska Conservation Voters works to protect Alaska's environment through public education and advocacy, and supports pro-conservation candidates for public office. Responsibilities include mobilizing members, fundraising, assisting with member group support and outreach, office organization and assisting with issue-related or campaign specific projects. Administrator/Canvasser will also assist in organizing conferences and events as needed. Flexible 30 hour a week schedule - compensation DOE. See full job description at www.akvoice.org.

National Science Foundation

Undergraduate Research Placements: The National Science Foundation is currently seeking students to apply for their Research Placements. Over 600 programs -Undergraduate REU and Other Summer Research Opportunities. For more info go to www.agep.us/summer.as or www.igert.org/summer.asp.

Alaska Wildland Adventures

MARKETING & PR ASSOCIATE for the ALASKA WILDLAND ADVENTURES based in Girdwood. Ideal position for someone who wants to begin a career in the tourism industry with a known and respected Alaska-owned company. Experience preferred, BA in marketing, journalism, English, graphic design, or communications. Interested applicants, please reply to Heather Dudick at heather@alaska-wildland.com and attach resume and a writing sample or mail to attn: Marketing Director, Alaska Wildland Adventures, PO Box 389, Girdwood, AK 99587, fax 907.783.3354.

Trustees for Alaska

LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL with TRUSTEES FOR ALASKA - Anchorage: Paralegal experience is desirable but not required. This position has two primary responsibilities: providing administrative assistance to the legal staff and providing paralegal support to the attorneys in their litigation and other legal work. For more information regarding specific job responsibilities, please visit our WEB site www.trustees.org. Please send (email preferred) cover letter, resume and references to George Page, ecolaw@trustees.org, Trustees for Alaska, 1026 W. 4th Ave, #201, Anchorage, AK, 99501. Ph. (907) 276 4244, Fax: (907) 276-7110.

Dowl Engineers

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST for DOWL ENGINEERS to provide a full spectrum of research, field surveys, environmental documentation, report preparation, public involvement, and agency coordination services to clients in the area of environmental planning and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The position will be located in Anchorage. Public involvement skills and a desire to work with diverse interests to build better projects are critical. Please visit www.dowl.com and click on the Careers at DOWL link to view full job descriptions and apply online.

USKH, Inc.

Environmental Analyst for USKH, Inc., a design and consulting firm in Anchorage. QUALIFICATIONS & CAPABILITIES: The primary role of this entry-level position includes project technical support which may include: the review and interpretation of environmental regulations; conducting and analyzing research for the preparation of environmental documents and permit applications; conducting and reviewing field survey data. Work will occur on multiple projects concurrently so the ability to manage varying priorities and tasks is necessary. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS B.S. in Natural, Social, Environmental, Earth Sciences or Engineering from an accredited college. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Other required qualifications include software skills with MS Word, MS Project, MS Access and MS Excel. Competitive salary and a friendly work environment. Submit resume and cover letter to hr@uskh.com.

Internships in Washington, D.C.

National Environmental Trust Intern Program: National Environmental Trust offers internships year round. Internships are available during the Spring (Jan-May), Summer (May-Aug), and Fall (Sep-Dec). Deadlines for application are as follows: Spring - November 30, Summer - April 1, and Fall - August 1.

Each semester, internships are offered in the following areas:

• Grassroots Organizing/Field
• Press Relations
• Editorial Press
• Government Affairs and Policy
• Campaign Interns