Recreation Technician - Moose Pass, AK - US Military Veterans Only
Mt. Adams Institute (Federal) | https://mtadamsinstitute.org/vetswork
Details
Application Deadline:
07/07/2025
Published:
04/23/2025
Starting Date:
after 8/11/2025
Ending Date:
after 6/19/2026
Hours per Week:
40
Salary:
$2,000 to $2,500 per month
Education Required:
High School Diploma
Experience Required:
none
Location:
35399 Ranger Station Spur (Seward, AK 99664, Alaska)
Description
The VetsWork program is a paid, AmeriCorps internship program (45 weeks) for military veterans who are interested in starting a career in the natural resources, public lands management, and conservation fields.
To view a full position description and application instructions please visit: mtadamsinstitute.org/vetswork
To view a full position description and application instructions please visit: mtadamsinstitute.org/vetswork
Position Title: Recreation Technician
Partner Organization: Chugach National Forest
Project Location: 35399 Ranger Station Spur, Seward, AK 99664
Service Dates: Open Until Filled (45 week, 1700-hour position)
Position Summary -
In partnership with the Mt. Adams Institute (MAI), the Chugach National Forest will sponsor a VetsWork AmeriCorps Intern to serve as a Recreation Technician. The Intern will support all facets of a year-round recreation program. When a recreation technician helps maintain and operate recreation sites, it prevents the degradation of natural resources. It also enhances a visitor’s experience, enjoyment, and satisfaction with the outdoors, providing a wide range of positive health benefits and boosting local economies through recreation tourism.
Although the address for this position is listed in Seward, AK, the office is technically located closer to a small town called Moose Pass, AK. The city of Seward is about 30 minutes away from the office. This is a field-based position with most tasks performed outside under all weather conditions and could involve weekends and holidays. The duties will primarily involve assisting in the weekly replenishment of recreation areas, servicing and maintaining remote cabin sites, and informing guests in recreation areas of rules and regulations. Recreation maintenance is labor intensive as the facilities are highly used and need regular repair. The Intern will perform basic recreation and facilities maintenance duties and receive training in Recreation Management. The work is rewarding and allows visitors to explore the Chugach National Forest’s natural resources in a beautiful setting.
Although the address for this position is listed in Seward, AK, the office is technically located closer to a small town called Moose Pass, AK. The city of Seward is about 30 minutes away from the office. This is a field-based position with most tasks performed outside under all weather conditions and could involve weekends and holidays. The duties will primarily involve assisting in the weekly replenishment of recreation areas, servicing and maintaining remote cabin sites, and informing guests in recreation areas of rules and regulations. Recreation maintenance is labor intensive as the facilities are highly used and need regular repair. The Intern will perform basic recreation and facilities maintenance duties and receive training in Recreation Management. The work is rewarding and allows visitors to explore the Chugach National Forest’s natural resources in a beautiful setting.
Benefits:
- $22,500 living allowance – paid monthly over the 10 ½ -month term of service ($500 weekly, before taxes)
- $7,395 education award (can be used towards qualified student loans and/or education expenses)
- $800/month housing stipend
- Forest Service bunkhousing is available to rent.
- Student loan forbearance
- Health Care
- Professional development, training and networking opportunities
- Potential GI Bill benefits (up to $2,400 per month)
Essential Functions - to include, but not limited to:
- Inform the public about recreation rules and answer questions.
- Restock, replenish and clean campgrounds and developed recreation sites such as bathrooms and picnic sites.
- General campground and recreation site maintenance such as removing campfire ash, sign installation, grass cutting, string trimming, painting, and trash removal.
- Provide support to the fuels program during prescribed burning operations.
- Assist Forest Service staff at the Russian River with managing large groups of people to avoid bear-human conflict, regulation compliance, and habitat protection.
- Work with partners and volunteers at the Russian River to encourage responsible behaviors from those fishing within the National Forest.
- Assist the remote cabin maintenance team to perform annual maintenance like chinking logs, staining exterior logs, and basic carpentry repair.
- Support departments throughout the district to experience different professional disciplines.
- Support trail restoration projects as they arise.
- with special use proponents, permit holders, or the public.
- Cross training opportunities with various departments including the Fisheries Program and the trail crew.
Position Requirements - to include, but not limited:
- Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record and ability to provide documentation.
- A commitment to maintain a safe workplace, and desire to participate in a team environment.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and hike 3 miles with a 50 lb. pack.
- Comfortable staying overnight at remote locations, which may require tent camping.
- Ability to communicate professionally and clearly with members of the public.
- Must have served in the Uniformed Services of the United States, including Guard and Reserves and have a DD214 with an honorable discharge (or general under honorable on a case by case basis).
- At least 21 years of age at beginning of service term.
- U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
- Ability to commit to the full 45-week term of service.
- Selection, placement, and retention are contingent upon passing the National Sex Offender Public Registry, state of service and state of residence criminal history check, and a national FBI check.
- Must follow all health and safety policies and procedures, including any changes that are implemented throughout the course of the program. Accepting a position means accepting the current requirements and any updates to those requirements while enrolled in the program.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to use basic power tools and hand tools such as shovel, hammer, and pliers.
- Ability to operate basic gas-powered equipment such as generators, power-washers, mowers, brush-cutters, soil compactors, and tracked wheelbarrows.
- Experience hauling and loading trailers.
- Able to endure arduous duties in the field.
- Customer service skills.
To Apply:
After reading the full position description on our website (linked at the top and below), email the following application materials to erica@mtadamsinstitute.org:
- Resume
- Cover Letter (include your motivation for applying in the letter)
- 3 professional references (include name, email, phone number, and relation to you)
- DD214 with honorable discharge.
- A General Under Honorable discharge will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Must be long form "Member 4 copy" (has a total of 30 boxes of information)
Visit mtadamsinstitute.org/vetswork for a full position description as well as a detailed program overview, application instructions, and frequently asked questions.
Contact Erica Bingham for further information or if you have questions about the VetsWork program at erica@mtadamsinstitute.org.
Contact
Erica Bingham
erica@mtadamsinstitute.org (preferred contact method)