American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with National Park Service is seeking ONE member to contribute to the Interpretation Intensive project alongside Kenai Fjords National Park (KEFJ) staff.

Summary

For the full position announcement and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1044915

Start Date: May 13, 2024
Estimated End Date: November 9, 2024 (26-week position)
*a 26 –week minimum commitment is required *

Location Details/Description: Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward, AK

At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 38 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords' crowning feature. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests around this vast expanse of ice. Sugpiaq people relied on these resources to nurture a life entwined with the sea. Today, shrinking glaciers bear witness to the effects of our changing climate. As an intern at Kenai Fjords National Park, you tell the story of the resources and people at two Visitation Centers. The Visitor Center in Seward’s small boat harbor and the Nature Center located at Exit Glacier.

For more information about Kenai Fjords National Park please visit: https://www.nps.gov/kefj

For more information about Seward AK, please visit: https://www.seward.com/.

Position Overview: ACE Members in the Alaska Interpretive Intensive will participate in Audience Centered Experience (sometimes also 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 in Audience Centered Experience Train-the-Trainer course. Members will work in the full breadth of a park interpretive program for the duration of the Interpretation Intensive.

For the full position announcement and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1044915

Compensation Information

Position Benefits

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: Kenai Fjords National Park housing consists of shared 3-bedroom unit apartments in Seward and shared 2-bedroom cabins at Exit Glacier.

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. Attend the Kenai Fjords National Park 2-week interpretation seasonal training. Participate in the National Park Service’s in Audience Centered Experience Train-the-Trainer course.

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Kenai Fjords Alaska Interpretation Intensive Member - Kenai Fjords National Park