Begich Boggs Visitor Center Visitor Information Assistant (2 positions)

Internship Description:

• Ability to communicate well with the public in both English and Spanish.

• Ability to attend a 2 week intensive training to learn and study about the Chugach National Forest.

• Ability to learn techniques to interpret information about the Chugach National Forest and Alaska to the public.

• Ability to put together interpretive programs to present to the public in a variety of venues.

• Ability to work with other visitor center staff in a fast paced, team oriented, visitor center environment.

• Ability to assist with special events and to assist with other duties as assigned.

· A Forest Service uniform will be provided for use during the summer for each intern.

· Interns should bring clothing for cool, wet conditions, as well as shorts and t-shirts for sunny weather.

· The closest large grocery store is in Anchorage which is 55 miles away by road.

· Defensive driving course is required for government vehicle use. Interns can use vehicles for trips once every two weeks for personal supplies

Location:

Begich, Boggs Visitor Center, Portage Valley, Chugach National Forest, Alaska

 

Length of Internship:

May 12th-August 3rd or August 18th

 

Eligibility:

• Age 18 to 35, and in college (undergraduate or graduate) or recent graduate.

• US citizen or legal resident.

• Enthusiasm for interacting with the public and children.

 

Is there a Stipend?

$53.00 per day worked. Housing is available in the bunkhouse in Portage Valley near the visitor center.

 

Apply Here:

https://www.environmentamericas.org

 

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