Job Description

SummaryAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Lake Clark National Park & Preserve is seeking one member to contribute and assist with Lake Clark's interpretation and outreach work. Work may include curriculum building, delivery for youth experiences in person, in local villages, and virtually, and will
have a primary focus on creating educational content for our digital strategy (website, social media, creative writing).For more information about ACE, please visit our usaconservation website.Start Date: Mid-late January
Estimated End Date: mid-late July
*a 26-week minimum commitment*Location Details/Description: This position is located in Anchorage, Alaska, and is based out of the National Park Service Alaska Regional Office. There is no housing provided by the park for this position but does include a housing stipend.Most of the member's time will be based in Anchorage in an office environment, however, there may be opportunities for the member to get out in the park and visit the field headquarters for Lake Clark National Park and Preserve based in Port Alsworth, Alaska.Anchorage is the gateway to Alaska adventure. Located within Denaxcaxbcina Exc5x82nena, on the traditional homelands of the Dena'ina Athabascan people and the Native Village of Eklutna, the city combines wild Alaska beauty, convenient urban comforts, mesmerizing outdoor spaces, and captivating arts and culture. Find sparkling glaciers, abundant wildlife, vast parks and trails, and dazzling northern lights. A season spent in Anchorage opens doors to some of the best experiences Alaska has to offer, all in one place. For winter adventurers especially, Anchorage is ideal. While many regions celebrate winter recreation and snowfall, Anchorage raises the bar with the aurora overhead.For more information about Lake Clark National Park & Preserve read the "position overview" section and visit the NPS website.Position Overview:The Education and Outreach Member position will fulfill an important part of our interpretive team. Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a land of stunning beauty. Volcanoes steam, salmon run, bears forage, and craggy mountains reflect in shimmering turquoise lakes. Here, too, local people and culture still depend on the land and water every month of the year. It's an incredible opportunity to steward a land and story like Lake Clarks.Notably, like many areas in Alaska, Lake Clark is not on the road system and travel takes place primarily by watercraft and small plane. Fixed-wing aircraft are allowed to land on all suitable lakes, rivers, beaches, gravel bars, and open ground in both the park and preserve unless the area is closed or otherwise restricted. Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is located north of Katmai National Park, 65 air miles northwest of Homer, and about 120 air miles southwest of Anchorage.The primary goal of this internship is to hire an intern to assist with curriculum building, delivery for youth experiences in person in local villages and virtually, and to create educational content for our digital strategy. Interns will learn about many programs at the national park, but there will be an emphasis on customer service, public outreach and education programs, and will offer cross training opportunities and networking in the natural and cultural resource fields.The intern work will focus on non-personal education services and digital strategies to reaching broad youth audiences and there will be opportunities to build, grow, or use graphic design, photography, and creative writing. The intern will also have opportunities to work with interpretation and education team to develop and hone skills in personal services, which may include customer service, communications and public information, interpretation, and education programming skills, co-facilitating junior ranger programming, writing social media posts, and creating and presenting original presentations and programs to the public. They will also have time for self-study and work on projects of personal interest.Schedule: The position is anticipated to be a 5-8 hour day work schedule (40 hours per week with two day weekends), but may consider accommodating a 5-4-9 schedule (35 hours one week, 45 the other offering one two-day weekend and one three), if requested.Workdays will fall between Monday and Friday and core hours will be 10:00am-3:00pm.Position BenefitsLiving Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $600/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.AmeriCorps Education Award Program: This position may be eligible for an 900-hour AmeriCorps Education Award while serving under the EAP 2023/24 grant year program. Previously this education award was valued up to $3247.50 and successful completion of your service term. We will update candidates on the new award amount when that becomes available.Loan Forbearance: AmeriCorps members may also be eligible for federal loan forbearance. Additional enrollment steps are required.Qualifying Child Care Coverage: AmeriCorps members may also be eligible for qualifying childcare coverage. Additional enrollment steps are required.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
on our usaconservation website.Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or NPS. A Housing allowance of $900 monthly not to exceed $6,300 is available to help offset the cost of housing.Relocation Allowance: ACE members will have access to up to $1,300 to be used for eligible relocation expenses.
Further details regarding distribution of these funds will be provided during the interview process.Travel Reimbursement: ACE members will have access to up to $650 to be used for eligible travel expenses to be decided upon in conjunction with the NPS park partner. 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 may include: NPS social media training, Interpretation and/or education training, Interpretive writing, Anti-Harassment, Teambuilding, Digital Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion training.Qualifications
Required:
xe2x97x8f Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts
xe2x97x8f Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
xe2x97x8f Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
xe2x97x8f A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
xe2x97x8f A current and valid form of ID (will be required to provide copies of ID's upon hiring)
xe2x97x8f Willing to undergo and must pass the required three-part criminal history check
xe2x97x8f Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
xe2x97x8f ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation.
xe2x97x8f Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement or as defined by AmeriCorps
xe2x97x8f To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our usaconservation website.Preferred:
xe2x97x8f Competitive applicants for this position will be enthusiastic about interpretation, education, public lands, digital strategy and engagement, relationship building, and the National Park Service.
xe2x97x8f Ability and willingness to work independently as part of a dispersed team is important, but acting as part of a team is critical.
xe2x97x8f Willingness to independently learn new tasks and seek out training, if needed.Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions:
xe2x97x8f Physical Demands: Requires frequent sitting in an office environment, some walking, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing (or other means of communication).
xe2x97x8f Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard/mouse and other office equipment and cameras. Required to stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and/or crouch. Ability to fly in small aircrafts for over rough terrain and open water/ice may be necessary.
xe2x97x8f Vision Requirements: Requires close, distance, peripheral and depth perception vision as well as the ability to focus.
xe2x97x8f Weight Lifted or Force Exerted: Frequently moves up to [25] lbs., ability to move up to [25] pound boxes.
xe2x97x8f Environmental: Mainly indoor, office environment conditions; indoor air quality is good and temperature is controlled. Winter conditions can be difficult to navigate.
xe2x97x8f Noise Environment: Moderate noise such as in a business office with equipment and light traffic.
xe2x97x8f Travel: This position may require traveling via small plane into the park.
xe2x97x8f Winter Conditions: Persons living in Alaska in near-constant darkness should be aware of seasonal affective disorder, a type of mood disorder associated with seasonal changes. Commonly seen as depression arising during the winter months, this occurs due to a disturbance in the circadian system of the body.Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member(s) may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources.Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties, one will be provided by the site or ACE. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the NPS. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), typically provided by the site will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to NPS and ACE equipment training, certification and safety protocols is required.To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to ACE's online application page for this position on the usaconservation website. Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at
any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC NPS Western Member Manager, Vanessa Rogan.EEO: American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In
addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local
laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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