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December 8, 2023
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Victoria Yee
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vyee@usaconservation.org
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United States
Summary
For the full position announcement and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1044914
Start Date: April 15, 2024
Estimated End Date: November 1, 2024
*a 29 –week minimum commitment is required *
Location Details/Description: Denali National Park and Preserve, AK
Denali National Park and Preserve is located in the heart of interior Alaska, a 2-hour drive south of Fairbanks, AK. There are nearly 200 residents inside the park over the summer, including seasonal ranger and Member housing, permanent ranger housing and park concessionaire housing. The nearby communities of Healy, McKinley Village and Cantwell include a limited range of restaurants, cafes, and recreational businesses (e.g. raft guides, flight seeing, etc.). There is a full-service grocery store 10 miles outside the park; however, employees commonly drive to Fairbanks (120 miles) for larger shopping and supply trips. Employees without personal vehicles can generally find rideshare opportunities to run needed errands.
For more information about Denali, please visit www.nps.gov/dena
Position Overview:
Members in the Alaska Interpretive Intensive will participate in Audience Centered Experience (also acronymed as ACE) based seasonal Interpretive training, develop and deliver original interpretive programs, participate in a multi-day training covering web and app authoring and interpretive writing and take the National Park Service’s ACE Train-the-Trainer course. Members will work in the full breadth of a park interpretive program for the duration of the Intensive.
For the full position announcement and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1044914
Compensation Information
Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $800/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information online https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements.
Housing: Housing is provided by the National Park Service. Housing is in shared cabins (2 occupants, each with a private bedroom and shared kitchen/living area) in a seasonal housing area with ~30 cabins comprising the neighborhood. The residents share a shower house which includes restrooms, showers and laundry. There are also amenities like an indoor recreation hall, outdoor fire pit and grill area, greenhouses, volleyball court and gear like bicycles/helmets available by checkout.
Project Travel: ACE members will have access to up to $6000 to be used for eligible relocation expenses and project travel.. Further details regarding distribution of these funds will be provided during the interview process.
Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support. Specific training will include Interpretive skills training, including how to develop and deliver original interpretive programs. Denali also provides a wide range of park skills training including CPR, group management, wildlife safety and off-trail travel training. Training is ongoing throughout the summer and may include job shadowing and expert speakers in park natural and cultural resource topics. The Member will also participate in a multi-day training covering web and app authoring and interpretive writing and take the National Park Service’s ACE Train-the-Trainer course.