Special Uses GIS Internship

Position Summary

The Chugach National Forest GIS Team is seeking an enthusiastic candidate for a winter internship. This position will provide GIS data management support for the special uses program area of the Chugach National Forest. The work schedule will be full-time. Most job duties are computer-based and will be performed in the Chugach National Forest Supervisors Office in Anchorage, Alaska.

Schedule

December 2, 2024 - June 2, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Duties will include compiling, creating, and updating geospatial data layers, metadata, and attribute information for features in the ArcGIS mapping platform, while also developing cartographic products, such as maps, dashboards, and web applications in the ArcGIS Online environment.

Marginal Duties

Required Qualifications

On-the-job training will be provided, but a basic working knowledge of ArcGIS and AGOL are strongly desired. Candidates should be well-organized and have a keen eye for detail. The applicant must be coachable and self-driven and must be able to provide high-quality customer service and geospatial support to the Forest’s Special Uses program.

Preferred Qualifications

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Housing is not provided. Candidates must have or be able to obtain their own housing in the Anchorage area.

Compensation  

$400/wk Living Allowance

$1,000/month Housing Allowance

$1,300 one-time Travel Allowance

$2,000 Duty-related reimbursements for required in-season travel, training, gear

AmeriCorps eligible - 900hr Award ($3,697.50)

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information:

Recommended

Additional Benefits:

AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

General Physical Requirements:

Able to understand, adhere to, and communicate with others regarding hazards, procedures, and safety policies. 
Able to stay alert and engaged for extended periods of program time. 
Able to independently manage known medical conditions with the resources available throughout the position or program. 
Able to wear all required personal protective equipment, including internal or external, safety glasses, hard hats, gloves, N95 or other approved face mask or shield, chaps, and appropriate footwear.  
Able to refrain from behaviors and actions that disrupt the work and safety of others. 
Able to cooperate with others to complete daily group tasks, responsibilities, and project work under potentially difficult conditions, variable daily routines, and with limited personal time. 
Able to self-regulate or co-regulate emotions and actions when distressed or uncomfortable, with or without the support of others. 
Able to self-manage outdoor and environmental exposure (e.g., temperature, wind, sun, etc.) in a variety of weather conditions. 
If using prescription medications, able to self-medicate by following the prescribed dosage, usage, and timing without supervisor assistance (except possibly at the direction of higher medical authority in emergency situations).

Working Conditions:

Work schedules and projects may change on short notice or be ambiguous.; Work settings require the ability to positively interact with people of varying cultures and perspectives.; Natural environments and culturally significant locations that require respect to the land and indigenous peoples.; Cold temperatures and adverse winter weather which could include temperatures in some regions -20°F or colder with wind, snow, and sleet.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.