Individual Placement-Alaska- Interpretation (45 weeks)

Job description

Position Summary Experience the adventure and beauty of Alaska’s vast wilderness through a placement with the Interpretation team at Denali National Park! This position is in the park entrance area, working at the Denali Visitor Center and nearby locations. You’ll join a team of dedicated rangers working with visitors on their “trip of a lifetime” to interior Alaska. Location: Denali National Park, AK: Schedule: June 8, 2026 - April 16, 2027 Key Duties and Responsibilities: During a typical placement, you’ll hone public speaking and communication skills by providing orientation and safety information and park fee/pass services to visitors at the visitor center, roadside check station and over the phone (40%); develop original, formal interpretive/education programs such as a trail hike, campground program and present in-person programs for visitors (25%); project work to sustain interpretation team operations and activities (20%); and rove/hike park trails to make informal visitor contacts (15%). During project time, the participant will assist with electronic requests for park information, help with data collection efforts to monitor vehicle impacts to the Denali Park Road at the...