Maintenance
Job Description
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AREA: Mat-Su/Copper Basin Region
Mat-Su/CB Area Office
7278 E. Bogard Road
Wasilla, AK 99654
The following positions were open as of 11/18/20 according to the website. These positions welcome RVs but may or may not have hookups and amenities. For full listings for this region/area, visit: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/vip/hstmatsu.htm
Byers Lake Campground – Denali State Park
This quiet, family oriented, 73-site campground is nestled on Byers Lake at the foot of Kesugi Ridge. The area offers spectacular views of Denali. It is located 147 miles north of Anchorage and 90 miles from Denali National Park entrance. The lake is a popular destination, known for its fishing, canoeing, and hiking. An RV is required. Dump station hookup only at host site, water available nearby
Special Projects: Visitor information and daily visitor counts, monitoring fee compliance, campground maintenance, assist in trail projects.
Amenities: Subsistence payment. Centralized facility with laundry, and showers.
Season: 6 weeks minimum, Late May – early September, prefer 2 months or more commitment.
For contact information, visit: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/vip/hstmatsu.htm
Kesugi Ken Campground – Denali State Park
This brand-new campground is set to open the Summer 2017 and facilities include a ranger station, 32 RV campsites, 10 tent campsites, a group campsite, two public-use cabins, a new hiking trail to alpine areas plus a network of trails for a range of abilities, and an interpretive center. Spectacular views of Denali. The facility is located 135.4 miles North of Anchorage along the George Parks Highway. An RV is required.
Special Projects: Visitor information and daily visitor counts, monitoring fee compliance, campground maintenance, and light janitorial.
Amenities: Subsistence payment. Centralized facility with laundry, and showers. RV Host site has full hook-ups, including water, electricity, and sewer.
Season: 6 weeks minimum, Late May – early September, prefer 2 months or more commitment.
For contact information, visit: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/vip/hstmatsu.htm
Nancy Lake State Recreation Site
This smaller, 30-site campground is on the northeast shore of Nancy Lake, a popular fishing and boating area in the community of Willow (67 miles from Anchorage, 30 miles north of Wasilla). Nancy Lake campground also has a picnic area and a boat launch.
Special Projects: Firewood and decal sales, and assisting with campground maintenance.
Amenities: Subsistence payment. Electric RV hookup, phone (hard line), and the use of Nancy Lake Office facilities.
Season: 6 weeks minimum, 5/15 – 9/6
For contact information, visit: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/vip/hstmatsu.htm
Finger Lake State Recreation Site
This 24-site campground is located on the northeast shore of Finger Lake, a popular fishing and boating area located at 7278 East Bogard Road between Palmer and Wasilla. Finger Lake Campground also has two small group campsites, picnic area and a boat launch.
Special Projects: Firewood and decal sales, and assisting with campground and day-use operations and maintenance.
Amenities: Subsistence payment. Electric RV hookup, dump station.
Season: 6 weeks minimum, 5/15 – 9/15
For contact information, visit: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/vip/hstmatsu.htm
Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge (2 host positions)
This 32,000 acre state wildlife refuge protects a variety of wildlife habitats including coastal and freshwater wetlands, tidal sloughs and mudflats, lakes and streams, as well as upland birch forests in upper Cook Inlet. The refuge is located near the community of Wasilla about 25 miles northeast of Anchorage. During spring, tens-of-thousands of migrating ducks, geese, swans, and shorebirds stop in the refuge during their migration to northern nesting grounds, many of which remain in the refuge for the summer to nest and raise their young. Over 160 species of birds have been documented in the refuge. Moose, black bears, coyotes, red fox, beaver, muskrats, bald eagles, and salmon are common in the refuge. Popular activities include sport fishing, canoeing, bird watching, bird dog (retriever) training, waterfowl hunting, and hiking. These host positions are stationed at two popular access points: Cottonwood Creek (on the west edge of the refuge) and Reflections Lake (on the east edge of the refuge off the Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway).
Duties: Overall supervision of visitor use at refuge access points. Greet visitors in an informal setting, provide information and answer questions, and light maintenance.
Amenities: RV/Trailer host site (volunteer must provide own RV or camper), freshwater holding tank, subsistence reimbursement (with receipts) up to $575/month, electrical generator, cooking and heating fuel, uniform, and cell phone are provided. Public vault toilets available at each site. All amenities are available in Wasilla (7 miles from Cottonwood Creek, 11 miles from Reflections Lake).
Season: Cottonwood Creek: July through August; Reflections Lake: June through August.
For contact information, visit: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/vip/hstmatsu.htm