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Conservation Corps - Alaska-2026 Chugach National Forest Team Member
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- Full-time
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- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Food provided
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- $2,880 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Construction site
- On-the-job training
Summer Bike Patrol
Youth Exploring Adventure Inc DBA Hilltop Ski Area —Anchorage, AK
- $16 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
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- Full-time
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- Clean MVR report
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- Full-time
- Mid-level
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Conservation Corps - Alaska-2026 Chugach National Forest Team Member

Student Conservation Association, Inc -
Girdwood, AK

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Job Details

Full-time
10 days ago

Benefits

Food provided

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Live-in employment experience

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The SCA Alaska Chugach NF corps team is a 18-week AmeriCorps program focused on leadership development, completing trail work projects and building a sense of community. This will consist of 4 young adult members and one leader.

Schedule

Aug 1, 2026 - September 19, 2026 (urgent placement, flexible start)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The team will spend 16 field weeks brushing trails in the Chugach National Forest. In addition to brushing trails, the crew will work on trail maintenance and building projects as assigned. The crew will camp for the entirety of their field season and serve in Glacier and Seward Ranger Districts, with possible travel to Cordova.

Members will:

Ensure project, basecamp, community, and general safety standards are upheld; full engagement is expected in all service projects and community activities.
Uniform: AmeriCorps Member will be required to wear the AmeriCorps and SCA logo daily
Interfacing with general public and partner organizations in a manner that reflects positively upon the crew, organization, and agency.
Play an active role in learning and executing the logistics of a project, cooking meals, understanding emergency response plans, critically thinking about risk and hazard mitigation, and completing all necessary paperwork related to member service activities.
Comply with all SCA, USFS, and AmeriCorps policies and refrain from any prohibited activities.

The team will live in close proximity and eat meals together; they will spend most of the program camping. The team will work with each other to resolve conflict and build relationships in a remote area. Cell service and modern amenities will be limited or unavailable during the work week. This team will work in small, tight-knit community, and positive representation of SCA is expected during days off as well as during the work week.

While working with the US Forest Service, the team will be able to network with professionals in natural resources and recreation management. The crew will have unique opportunities to learn about different career paths in recreation and natural resources and see first-hand what their work consists of.

Members should be prepared to camp throughout the summer and face the challenges of weather, insects, remoteness and wildlife typical of outdoor work in Alaska. This is an opportunity to learn the hard and soft skills required for work in the outdoor industry; folks will walk away with experience in conservation trail work, leadership, interpersonal skills, and outdoor living skills.

Marginal Duties

Any other assistance needed by agency partners, pre/post-work communal camp chores, material/supply runs to nearby towns

Required Qualifications

Interest and investment in leadership development and teamwork is required • Commitment to living and serving within an intensive crew environment; interpersonal skills and community living experience are pluses.
Commitment to service in environmental conditions that will include: cold/heat, smoke, bugs, high winds, wildlife, and a lot of precipitation.
Must be willing to learn how to use hand tools and power tools to accomplish service activities.
Must be eligible to serve as an AmeriCorps Member:
- Be a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States;
- Be at least 18 years or older;
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent or actively working to obtain one;
- Be willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks;
Ability to lift 50 lbs and walk/hike on uneven terrain, uphill or downhill, physical work for 8-10 hours per day
Ability to pass SCA's background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in an outdoor setting;
Positive communication skills and ability to work with a team;
Resiliency;
Ability to take initiative;
Ability to complete tasks independently and with others.

Hours

40 per week – with potential weekend and holidays

Living Accommodations

Members should expect to camp for the entire duration of the season. Housing during work projects will be provided in the form of tents or communal bunkhouses depending on project location and availability. SCA will supply the tents, and members will provide their own sleep system (sleeping bag and pad). Guidance on what to bring will be provided.

Compensation

$300/week living allowance;*
$1150 travel allowance;*
AmeriCorps Education Award eligibility upon completion of the full season;* (possible100- hour level award, depending on start )
Food & Transportation provided for duration of program

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Additional Benefits

Bear Safety
Defensive Drive Training
First Aid/CPR
Wilderness First Aid Training
AmeriCorps: Eligible/Required

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.

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