Conservation & Interpretation Intern (USFS) - Summer 2026

Job Title: Conservation Education & Interpretation Intern

Location: Wrangell, AK

Job Summary:

Are you interested in conservation education and forestry? Spend the summer with the Forest Service at the Wrangell Ranger District in Southeast Alaska as the Interpretation and Conservation Education Intern. Through this internship, learn about project and partnership management, create and executing community events and programs and work with community members. You will assist in recreational projects that focus on visitors and public engagement. This internship will focus on creating opportunities and resources for the community and partners in Wrangell. The Internship will require you to work with other departments within the Wrangell Ranger District to assist in projects.
This internship will take place in person in Wrangell, Alaska. There may be some field day where you will be traveling to remote recreation sites in the district. You will be provided with transportation both to and from recreation sites. For public events, uniforms are required. Uniforms will be provided to interns during the first week while onboarding and training. Protective equipment and tools will be provided.
There will be 2 interns hired for this position.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Learn about the US Forest Service’s project and partnership management
• Create community educational resources
• Plan weekly interpretation programs and community events including:
• Reading with a Ranger
• Forest Explorers
• 4th of July Parade Preparation
• Bearfest week
• Weekly Rec and Road Report- KSTK Radio)
• STEAM Camp

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to both collaborate with a team and work independently.
• You will need a valid driver’s license to drive company vehicles.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Comfortable working with children
• Crafty and creative

Education and Experience:

• Must be 18 years old at time of hire.
• Must be currently enrolled in post-secondary school/program or a recent graduate (1-2 years)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Skills:

• At least a 2.5 GPA
• Strong critical thinking and research skills
• Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment

Application Process:

• Complete online application at Sealaska.com/careers by January 11, 2026 to be considered for the first round of application review.
• Submit a resume and recent transcript (unofficial) with online application. Cover letters are optional, but highly recommended.
• You may be asked to provide proof of your status as a Sealaska shareholder, shareholder descendant, or shareholder spouse.
• You must successfully complete a background check prior to onboarding at Sealaska.

About Sealaska Intern Program
The Sealaska intern program exists to uplift Sealaska shareholders and their descendants pursuing post- secondary education with meaningful career experience, learning opportunities, and a supportive community. Interns explore career interests, grow professional skills, and connect with the unique and vibrant cultures of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people. You will spend the summer with peers who share an Alaska Native heritage, learning from each other and building a community as you venture into your careers. Learn more at sealaska.com/careers/summer-internships.

Working Conditions:

The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 35 pounds regularly over slippery, wet, and uneven ground.
• Must be able to perform computer-based tasks and processing for up to 8 hours, including sitting or standing, mousing, interacting with information on a computer monitor.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Bending or standing as necessary

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work outdoors in inclement weather and on challenging terrain, with occasional work in the office, sometimes for 8-hour days.
• This internship will mostly take place Wrangell, Alaska with occasional boat travel to access remote field sites where either vehicles or UTVs will be used for transportation. Vehicles are the primary mode of transportation on island.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Review the Benefits associated with this position: https://www.sealaska.com/benefits/
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Hourly Rate: $24.00

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