Job Description
Job Title: Ranger Station Host/Maintenance Internship (1-2 Positions)
Ranger Station Host/Maintenance Positions (alaska.gov) – General information.
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 individuals to contribute to the operation and maintenance of facilities in a breathtaking wilderness setting.
Position: Ranger Station Host
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.
• 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.
Required Skills:
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in a remote setting.
• Working knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
Desired Skills:
• Public relations skills; act as an ambassador to park visitors.
• Maintenance skills
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:
Time Commitment: Preference to applicants available from May 16th to August 15th.
Schedule: Flexible but must be able to spend up to 1 week in a remote cabin.
Application Deadline: March 15th
Application Process: Send the completed State Parks volunteer application form, letter of intent, resume, and three references to:
Ranger Jason Okuly
Jason.Okuly@alaska.gov
Alaska State Parks – Kenai/PWS
95 Sterling Highway,
Homer AK, 99603
Phone: 907-435-7595