Kachemak Bay State Park Is Looking For Ranger Station Host In Alaska

Job Title: Ranger Station Host/Maintenance Internship (1-2 Positions)
Ranger Station Host/Maintenance Positions (alaska.gov) – General information.
Alaska State Parks Volunteer Program Volunteer Applications – application.
Organization: Alaska State Parks – Kenai/PWS
Location: Kachemak Bay State Park, Alaska
Duration: May 16th to August 15th (Some may work until September 1 or later)
About Us: Alaska State Parks is seeking enthusiastic individuals for Ranger Station Host/Maintenance positions at the Halibut Cove Lagoon Ranger Station in Kachemak Bay State Park. This unique opportunity allows interns to contribute to the operation and maintenance of facilities in a breathtaking wilderness setting.
Position: Ranger Station Host/Maintenance Intern

Main Tasks:

Assist in the operation and maintenance of Halibut Cove Lagoon Ranger Station, including public-use cabins, latrines, dock, campsites, and boardwalks.
Provide assistance to the public with inquiries and directions.
Support Park Ranger or Park Specialist with various park and trail projects.
Maintain facilities, including a gravity feed water system, hydroelectric/solar/wind power inverter system, latrines, dock, and public-use cabins.
Conduct brush cutting, sawyer work, carpentry tasks, and maintain the area around the station.
Perform visitor counts and provide necessary information.
Hike trails, perform minor maintenance, and assist with ADFG stocking program.
Demonstrate small boat operation skills, with a small skiff available for work-related projects and recreational use within the lagoon.

Required Skills:

Valid driver’s license.
Strong work ethic and ability to work in a remote setting.
Good physical condition and ability to lift and carry tools and packs up to 45lbs.
Working knowledge of basic hand and power tools.

Desired Skills:

Public relations skills; act as an ambassador to park visitors.
Maintenance skills, including gravity feed water system and power inverter system.
Carpentry skills for facility maintenance.
Familiarity with small boat operation.
Preference given to host “couple” who will work together.
Must be physically capable of steep climbs and long walks with up to a forty-pound pack.

Allowance/Housing:

Monthly food subsistence payment.
Housing and cooking facilities provided at the Ranger Station during the workweek.
Shared bunk/living space provided in Homer on days off.

Transportation:

Must provide transportation to Homer, Alaska.
Group use of a Sate vehicle in Homer for shopping and State business.
RV or motorhome owners may park at facilities for use on days off in Homer.

Training Provided:
One to two-week orientation training, including safety training, basic emergency procedures, and boating safety.
Time Commitment: Preference to applicants available from May 16th to August 15th.
Schedule: Generally, a ten-day on, four-day off work schedule at 37.5 hours per week, subject to variation
Application Deadline: March 15th
https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/vip/apps.htm
Application Process: Send the completed State Parks volunteer application and resume to:

Ranger Jason Okuly

Alaska State Parks – Kenai/PWS
95 Sterling Highway,
Homer AK, 99603
Phone: 907-435-7595