In Alaska, the SCA is providing youth and young adults opportunities to grow competitive skills to prepare them for future careers in environmental conservation. Program participants will complete hands-on service projects with various federal, state and local agencies across Alaska while receiving professional development training and nationally recognized certifications.
With more than 325 million acres of public land – more than half of the nation’s wilderness – small populations and vast geographical spaces, collaboration with complementary organizations and programs is critical to creating meaningful opportunities for program participants.
The SCA is also working to ensure Alaska Native youth remain connected with their natural resources, culture and heritage by forging youth-focused networks of government agencies, Alaska Native corporations and local organizations. In recent years, this collaborative effort has achieved a four-fold increase in the number of Alaskan Native teens participating in habitat protection, trail construction and historic restoration.
Recreation Program Intern (Juneau, AK)
The SCA is seeking interns to serve at the Tongass National Forest to help maintain recreation sites alongside U.S. Forest Service staff on various projects throughout the Juneau Ranger District. Interns should be prepared to fly, boat, or travel by train, but they should mostly drive and hike to work sites on a regular basis. The position requires being outdoors in a cool, wet environment each day, as well as daily hiking, lifting, and carrying heavy loads. Program Dates: July 21 – Sept. 22, 2024. Pay: $425/wk. + additional compensation.
Sled Dog Kennel Intern (Denali Park, AK)
The SCA is seeking interns to serve at Denali National Park & Preserve to assist National Park Service staff in caring for Alaskan Husky sled dogs used for patrols and research support efforts across the park’s 2 million acres of wilderness. Interns will receive training, mentoring and hands-on practice with all aspects of dog team travel and winter camping. Interns should have strong cross-country skiing skills, some experience with working dogs, some experience with wilderness travel in summer and/or winter and experience with remote living situations. Program Dates: Oct. 6, 2024 – April 20, 2025. Pay: $225/wk. + additional compensation.
Education Development Community Partnership Intern (Anchorage, AK)
The SCA is seeking interns to serve at the Alaska Public Lands Information Center to assist staff in maintaining and growing its education program. Duties include updating education kits by photographing them, reviewing curricula, creating content, preparing kits for the web, and ensuring any missing pieces are in place. Interns will also help with afterschool programming, Boys & Girls Club programs, library and education programs at the Center, special tabling events, and providing visitor services. Program Dates: Aug. 25, 2024 – Feb. 15, 2025. Pay: $350/wk. + additional compensation.
Dogsled Winter Patrol (Denali Park, AK)
The SCA is seeking interns to assist National Park Service staff with the Dogsled Patrol Operation at Denali National Park & Preserve. Duties include putting in winter routes, assisting park visitors and helping with a variety of remote winter resource management projects. Interns will receive training, mentoring and hands-on practice with all aspects of dog team travel and winter camping. Interns should have strong cross-country skiing skills, some experience with working dogs, some experience with wilderness travel in summer and/or winter and experience with remote living situations. Program Dates: Oct. 6, 2024 – April 20, 2025 (start and end dates are flexible). Pay: $495/wk. + additional compensation.
SCA Alaska
725 Christensen Drive, Suite 6
Anchorage, AK 99501
Casandra Foster
SCA Recruiter
(907) 268-5907
