Individual Placement-Alaska- Education/Interpretive Development and Communi at Student Conservation Association

Anchorage, Alaska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

350.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Self-Starter, Community Engagement, Webpage Development, Photography, Curriculum Review, Education Programming, Visitor Services, Event Assistance

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Position Summary The Alaska Public Lands Information center is seeking a dynamic candidate who can help maintain and grow its interpretive & education program’s webpages. Preferred candidates will be motivated self-starters that have a desire to make connections with federal, state, and local community education partners. Prior knowledge and experience in Alaska and Anchorage, while preferred, is not a requirement. Location Anchorage, AK Schedule March 15 - April 11 (flexible start) Key Duties and Responsibilities The goal of this SCA placement would be to enhance the visitor and student experience by analyzing and updating interpretive & education webpages ensuring they meet the interest and needs at the Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center. The placement will obtain an understanding of visitors, students, and teacher’s needs, gather photographs, review curricula, review education/interpretive loan materials, obtain information of primary topics of interest connected to Alaska public lands, and diagnose, prepare, and create webpages. Also, the SCA placement would help with afterschool programming, Boys & Girls Club programs, Library programs, ed programs at the Center, assist with the special tabling events, and with the visitor services at the Visitor Center. These activities are to help with the understanding of our visitors, schools, and community and will enhance the understanding of our public lands. The hands-on activities will inspire the work the SCA placement makes on getting the webpages updated. Marginal Duties Other duties as assigned in support of Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center operations. Required Qualifications Strong verbal and written communicator. 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 Prior knowledge and experience in Alaska and Anchorage. Motivated self-starter. Possess a valid driver's License. Hours 40 per week Living Accommodations Not provided. Compensation $350/week - weekly living allowance All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. Personal Vehicle Information Recommended Additional Benefits 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.

Responsibilities

The placement aims to enhance the visitor and student experience by updating interpretive and education webpages. Additionally, the role involves engaging with community education partners and assisting with various educational programs.