Ready to make a real impact on the world around you for generations to come while while learning valuable green job skills? Our paid environmental protection and restoration programs in Alaska give you hands-on experience building trails, restoring natural areas, preventing wildfires and protecting wildlife throughout the state’s 325 million acres of public land equaling more than half of the nation’s wilderness.
Why Join SCA Alaska?
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Our Alaska Corps Teams are placed in the breathtaking wilderness of Alaska, where team members work in some of the most remote and stunning landscapes on Earth.
Whether you’re building trails through the vast tundra of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, preventing forest fires in the wild, or restoring critical wildlife habitats, you’ll be immersed in real-world conservation work in one of the last untamed places in the U.S.
Teams typically live together in tents and work on short-term, focused projects known as “hitches” that are guided by SCA field leaders. Alaska’s diverse ecosystems, from the rugged coastlines of the Kenai Peninsula to the majestic mountain ranges of Denali, provide the perfect setting for developing practical skills in conservation while experiencing the great outdoors like never before.
SCA offers a variety of individual placements in Alaska, where you’ll be involved in some of the state’s most vital environmental efforts.
Whether you’re monitoring the iconic salmon runs along the Kenai River, one of the world’s most stunning natural landmarks, or hosting visitor presentations featuring champion Alaska sled dogs in Denali National Park, you’ll gain hands-on experience while exploring some of the most pristine and rugged landscapes on the planet.
This is your chance to contribute directly to preserving Alaska’s wilderness, from its vast forests to its intricate river systems, all while living in some of the most spectacular outdoor environments in the world.
Join The Crew!

The SCA is now accepting applications for open positions throughout Alaska. Join the crew to kick-start your career in conservation.
Learn More & ApplyAlaska program participants will complete hands-on service projects with various federal, state and local agencies across Alaska while gaining career readiness skills and nationally recognized certifications.
CPR & First Aid
Outdoor Ethics
Chainsaw Certification
Thanks to the generous support of local and national parks, environmental organizations, educational institutions, youth development organizations, corporations, tribal councils, government agencies, and community foundations, the Student Conservation Association continues to provide vital conservation opportunities across Alaska.
SCA Alaska
725 Christensen Drive, Suite 6
Anchorage, AK 99501
Email: recruiting@thesca.org
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