Mendenhall Glacier Interpretation and Education Internship
Company Name:
Student Conservation Association
Help staff the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center 3 days/week. This includes greeting visitors, answering questions and providing information on the area.
Assist with activities in the youth Discovery Zone, continuing to build themed, educational, self/parent led activities that change periodically and can be used for future winters.
Help staff the weekly Fireside Lecture Series on Friday nights, greeting lecture attendees and assisting in operating the audio-visual equipment.
Assist with meeting groups at the visitor center for special programs.
Intern will work approximately 40 hours per week and will be required to work weekends and some evenings.
A Forest Service uniform will be provded for work with the exception of boots. Interns will need to come with dark brown or black work boots.
Location Description
Juneau is the capital of Alaska, yet only accessible by plane or boat. Population is approximately 30,000. Winters are mild, but many outdoor activities are available.
Training Provided
Hands on ?eld training will be provided.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Education, Training & Skills Expected
Biology
some coursework or experience
Communications
some coursework or experience
Education
some coursework or experience
History
some coursework or experience
Customer Service
competent without supervision
Community Engagement
some experience
Public Speaking
some experience
Working with Children
competent with supervision
Expected Dates: January 7, 2015 to April 21, 2015
Site: Tongass National Forest
Position ID: PO-00599821
Main Area of Focus: Visitor Services and Site Operations
AmeriCorps Eligible: Eligible
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor
US Citizenship: RequiredEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Student Conservation Association
Help staff the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center 3 days/week. This includes greeting visitors, answering questions and providing information on the area.
Assist with activities in the youth Discovery Zone, continuing to build themed, educational, self/parent led activities that change periodically and can be used for future winters.
Help staff the weekly Fireside Lecture Series on Friday nights, greeting lecture attendees and assisting in operating the audio-visual equipment.
Assist with meeting groups at the visitor center for special programs.
Intern will work approximately 40 hours per week and will be required to work weekends and some evenings.
A Forest Service uniform will be provded for work with the exception of boots. Interns will need to come with dark brown or black work boots.
Location Description
Juneau is the capital of Alaska, yet only accessible by plane or boat. Population is approximately 30,000. Winters are mild, but many outdoor activities are available.
Training Provided
Hands on ?eld training will be provided.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Education, Training & Skills Expected
Biology
some coursework or experience
Communications
some coursework or experience
Education
some coursework or experience
History
some coursework or experience
Customer Service
competent without supervision
Community Engagement
some experience
Public Speaking
some experience
Working with Children
competent with supervision
Expected Dates: January 7, 2015 to April 21, 2015
Site: Tongass National Forest
Position ID: PO-00599821
Main Area of Focus: Visitor Services and Site Operations
AmeriCorps Eligible: Eligible
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor
US Citizenship: RequiredEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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