Alaska Conservation Corps
Alaska State Parks has seasonal jobs for Alaskans through the Alaska Conservation Corps (ACC). Tasks will vary and may include trail work, maintenance, fee station, or office work. ACC workers work a 20 - 40 hour week. To apply, fill out the application and return it to the park office(s) of your choice (addresses listed below). Most positions begin in late May or early June. Some offices will start recruitment as early as March. You may wish to call the office in the area you wish to work in, to find out what positions they are offering this year and when applications are being accepted. Some position information is below.
To qualify, you must be an Alaska resident and at least 18 years old when you apply.
You can not submit an application electronically. The application is in PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader version 3.0 or later to view and print. Acrobat Reader can be downloaded for free by clicking on the button to the right. Follow the instructions and choose the the appropriate type of Acrobat Reader for your computer. Once Acrobat Reader is on the computer, click on the document title below to access the document of choice. Please print the application, fill it out, and send by fax or postal mail.
Southeast Alaska (Haines to Ketchikan)
Contact Alaska State Parks Southeast Region, (907) 465-4563, dnr.pkssoutheast@alaska.gov.
Park Aid |
Under the supervision of the park ranger or technician, perform a wide variety of maintenance and office duties. |
Taking Applications |
Park Aid |
Under the supervision of the park ranger or technician, perform a wide variety of maintenance and office duties. |
OPEN |
Park Aid |
Under the supervision of the park ranger or technician, perform a wide variety of maintenance and office duties. |
OPEN |
Fee Station Attendant / Visitor Information: |
Under the supervision of the Natural Resource Specialist will staff a fee station, gather use statistics and provide information to the public. May assist with park maintenance projects and janitorial service. Secondary duties include: Staffing the Visitors Information Center, meeting and greeting visitors, providing park orientation and information. May provide interpretive tours. Must be an Alaska resident with dependable transportation and be available to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays. Applicants with experience in customer service and cash sales are preferred. Applicants should have an interest in historic and cultural resources. |
Taking Applications |
Park Aid / Visitor Information: |
Under the Supervision of the Natural Resource Specialist performs a wide variety of resource management duties. Primary duties include: Light maintenance, such as picking up trash, emptying garbage receptacles, cleaning latrines, brush cutting, lawn mowing, trail work, painting, and general repairs. Secondary duties include: Meet and greet visitors, provide park orientation and information; perform daily visitor counts, provide information on area recreation and support fee collection staff. Applicants should have some experience with parks, facility or grounds maintenance and good customer service skills. Must have a valid Alaska Driver's License and dependable transportation. |
Taking Applications |
Trail Crew |
Alaska State Parks is hiring trail crew members for the 2020 season in the Southeast Region (Haines, Juneau, and Sitka). The ability to lift and carry 60 lbs. for long distances over difficult terrain and to work/live in remote settings while operating hand and power tools is required for this field position. Applicants should possess a valid driver's license, a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and an ability to work independently. Desired experience includes knowledge of trail construction/maintenance, familiarity with trail tools and backpacking/group camping. |
Taking Applications |
Kodiak (Kodiak Archipelago)
Contact: Kodiak Area State Parks, 1400 Abercrombie Dr., Kodiak, AK 99615,
(907) 486-6339.
Trail Crew |
The Kodiak Region State Parks Trail Crew helps manage and maintain over 30 miles of trail, dozens of trail structures, over a dozen trailheads, 10 Public Use Cabins, 8 picnic sites, and 3 campgrounds in 6 different state park units. Nine of the ten public use cabins and twenty miles of trail are accessible only by boat or float plane. Work includes but is not limited to: trail clearing, brushing, tread repair, trail bridge repair, sign replacement, cabin repairs, carpentry, painting, and grass cutting. Field work occurs outdoors in all types of weather. |
OPEN |
Wood-Tikchik (Southwest)
Contact: Wood-Tikchik State Park
PO BOX 1822
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-2641
(907) 842-2641. alison.eskelin@alaska.gov
ACC |
Wood-Tikchik State Park is the largest state park in the nation. The park has several cabins, trails, structures, remote campsites, and lots of wilderness. The ACC position will assist with projects at the Lake Aleknagik State Rec. Site as well as within Wood-Tikchik State Park. Work includes but is not limited to: trail clearing, brushing, fence repair, sign replacement, cabin repairs, carpentry, painting, and grass cutting and latrine cleaning. Field work occurs outdoors in all types of weather. |
OPEN |
Kenai Peninsula (Soldotna to Homer and Seward)
Contact: Kenai Area State Parks, PO Box 1247, Soldotna, AK, 99669,
(907) 262-5581, fax: (907) 262-3717.
Trail Crew |
Kachemak Bay State Park is seeking 3 trail crew members for a trail repair/improvement project. Desired experience: Sustainable trail construction and/or trail maintenance; Chainsaw and brushcutter operation; Familiarity with a variety of trail hand tools; Crew camping for extended amount of time. This is a field position, working outdoors in all types of weather. All candidates must have a strong work ethic, be able to work/live with others in remote settings, be able to lift and hike up to 60 lbs. over difficult terrain, and operate hand and power trail tools. Wilderness first-aid/CPR desired. For more information contact Eric Clarke at Alaska State Parks, Homer Office at 226-4687 or eric.clarke@alaska.gov |
Taking Applications |
Trail Crew |
Kachemak Bay State Park is seeking a field supervisor for a trail repair/improvement project. Must have knowledge of sustainable trail construction and/or trail maintenance principles; basic rigging principles; log structure construction; erosion control principles; chainsaw and brushcutter operation and maintenance; safe use and maintenance of trail tools; and remote field operations in bear country. Must have a strong work ethic; ability to work with minimal supervision; and ability to work/live with others in remote settings in a safe manner. Will have to lift and hike up to 60 lbs. over difficult terrain. Knowledge of Leave No Trace ethics preferred. This is a field position, working and hiking outdoors in all types of weather. Wilderness first-aid/CPR needed. For more information contact Eric Clarke at Alaska State Parks, Homer Office at 226-4687 or eric.clarke@alaska.gov |
Taking Applications |
Park Aid |
Alaska State Parks-Seward is seeking a park aid to assist park staff with a variety of general maintenance duties including carpentry, painting, brush cutting, trail tread maintenance, lawn care, digging holes, installing signs and janitorial services. Familiarity with hand and power tool operation/maintenance and working on or around boats is preferred. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have valid driver's license, basic carpentry skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently. For more information, contact Jack Ransom at Alaska State Parks, Seward office at 907-224-3434 or jack.ransom@alaska.gov. |
Taking Applications |
Trail Crew Member |
Alaska State Parks-Seward is seeking 2 trail crew members for a trail maintenance and improvement project. Trail crew members will perform manual labor in remote settings. Applicants must have a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, ability to carry out oral and written instructions, be willing to work/live with others for extended periods of time, be able to lift and hike over rough terrain with up to 50lbs., work/camp in inclement weather and be responsible for and maintain state equipment. Prior experience with sustainable trail construction/maintenance, chainsaw/brushcutter operation, various hand tools, basic carpentry, and WFR/WFA and CPR is desired. For more information, contact Michael Burmeister at Alaska State Parks, Seward office at 907-224-3434 or michael.burmeister@alaska.gov. |
Taking Applications |
Trail Crew Supervisor |
Alaska State Parks-Seward is seeking a trail crew supervisor for a trail maintenance and improvement project. Must have prior experience with sustainable trail maintenance/construction principles, log structure construction, basic carpentry, erosion/drainage principles, chainsaw (S-212 certification preferred)/brushcutter operation and maintenance, trail hand tool use and maintenance, ATV operation, managing crew members in remote settings, field camp operations, Leave No Trace ethics, and traveling/camping in bear country. Applicant must have strong work ethic, ability to work with minimal supervision, be willing to work/live with others for extended periods of time, be able to lift and hike over rough terrain with up to 50lbs., work/camp in inclement weather and be responsible for and maintain state equipment, a valid driver's license, and Wilderness First-Aid/CPR training. For more information, contact Michael Burmeister at Alaska State Parks, Seward office at 907-224-3434 or michael.burmeister@alaska.gov. |
Taking Applications |
Park Aid |
Under the supervision of park staff, conduct a variety of general park duties including light facility maintenance and carpentry, painting, mowing, brush clearing, cleaning restrooms, digging holes, and installing signs. Must possess a valid driver's license, have basic carpentry skills, a strong work ethic, and able to work independently. Desired experience: knowledge of lawn care, and familiarity with hand and power tools. Contact Ranger Melissa Smith for more details at melissa.smith@alaska.gov. Position is open until filled. |
FILLED |
Park Aid |
Under the supervision of a park ranger perform a variety of maintenance duties such as painting, brush cutting, lawn mowing, light carpentry, and janitorial service. |
FILLED |
Chugach State Park (Anchorage)
Contact: Chugach State Park, 18620 Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK 99516,
(907) 345-5014, fax: (907) 345-6982.
Winter Trail Crew |
Chugach State Park is seeking 1 motivated Trail Crew Member to preform trail construction and maintenance throughout the park this winter. This position will be based out of Eagle River and will work alongside the Park Specialist. This is a field position, and the successful applicant will perform arduous manual labor in remote settings Monday through Friday (5 days). |
FILLED |
Park Aid |
Under the supervision of park staff, conduct a variety of general park duties, including light facility maintenance and carpentry, painting, mowing, brush clearing, cleaning restrooms, digging holes, installing signs, and assisting area campground hosts. Must possess a valid driver's license, have basic carpentry skills, a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently. Desired experience: knowledge of lawn care and familiarity with hand and power tools. Contact Park Superintendent Ben Corwin for more details at ben.corwin@alaska.gov. The position is open until filled. |
FILLED |
Trail Crew |
Chugach State Park is seeking 6 motivated Trail Crew Members to perform trail construction and maintenance throughout the park. These positions will be based out of Eagle River or Potter Marsh. Trail members will perform arduous manual labor in remote settings Monday through Thursday (4 days). Occasional overnight camping is required, accommodations will be provided in a backcountry camp. |
OPEN |
Ranger Maintenance Assistant |
Under the supervision of the Hillside Area Ranger, the Alaska Conservation Corps (ACC) Ranger Maintenance Assistant will perform a wide variety of janitorial maintenance duties including litter patrols, latrine cleaning, facility cleaning and upkeep at trailheads and fee stations, and other duties including greeting park visitors, supporting park volunteers, and spending time within the park on the trail systems. This position may also require light facility maintenance, such as grounds keeping, emptying garbage receptacles, painting, replacing signs, cutting brush, repairing picnic tables, and any other tasks as assigned. Must have a valid Alaska Driver's License, reliable transportation, and be able to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays. |
FILLED |
Mat-Su/Copper Basin (Wasilla/Palmer to Talkeetna and Glennallen)
Contact: Mat-Su Area State Parks, 7278 East Bogard Road, Wasilla, AK 99654,
(907) 745-3975, fax: (907) 745-0938.
Trail Crew |
Alaska State Parks is recruiting for the 2023 summer season. We have openings for 4 full-time seasonal trail crew members. Trail Crew Members to perform trail construction and maintenance throughout park units in the Matanuska Susitna Region. Positions will be based out of the Mat-Su Headquarters at Finger Lake in Wasilla. Projects include work in Denali State Park, Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area, and E. Hatcher Pass Management area. Frequent overnight travel is required, accommodations will range from backcountry cabins to tents. |
OPEN |
Trail Crew |
The Matanuska Region is seeking 4 motivated Trail Crew Members to preform trail construction and maintenance throughout park units in the Matanuska Susitna Region. These positions will be based out of Nancy Lake SRA. Trail members will perform arduous manual labor in remote settings. Overnight travel may be required, accommodations will range from backcountry cabins to tents. Please note; shared rustic housing may be available.
Preferred experience:
Must be an Alaska resident & at least 18 years old with a valid AK drivers license. If you are interested contact Park Specialist, Vic Stanculescu at victor.stanculescu@alaska.gov or call 907-495-6212. |
OPEN |
Park Aid |
The Matanuska District is looking for 1 responsible, self-motivated individual to participate in the daily operations of the East Hatcher Pass Management Area and the Finger Lake State Recreation Site. This individual will be responsible for the cleaning and light maintenance of all the State Park facilities in the assigned area. Duties will include the servicing of restrooms/latrines, light maintenance (painting, mowing, trimming, repairs), and litter control. Candidates should be willing to work in all weather conditions and cover varying shifts including weekends and holidays. Must be an Alaska resident & at least 18 years old with a valid AK drivers license. Contact Heather Langendorf heather.langendorf@alaska.gov. Please note, housing will not be available at this location. |
OPEN |
Janitorial |
Denali State Park is looking for 1 responsible, self-motivated individual to join our team. This individual will be responsible for the cleaning and light maintenance of all the State Park facilities in the assigned area. Duties will include the servicing of restrooms/latrines, light maintenance (painting, mowing, trimming, repairs), and litter control. Candidates should be willing to work in all weather conditions and cover varying shifts including weekends and holidays. Other park duties as assigned. Place to park R.V. or Rustic housing may be available Must be an Alaska resident & at least 18 years old with a valid AK drivers license. Contact Bill Morgan at bill.morgan@alaska.gov |
OPEN |
Park Janitorial/ |
Under the supervision of the park specialist performs a wide variety of maintenance duties that include assisting hosts with hauling water, stocking firewood, picking up trash and cleaning latrines. Collect water samples. Small maintenance projects including painting, brushing, and campground maintenance. Must be able to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays. Rustic housing may be available. Must be an Alaska resident & at least 18 years old with a valid AK drivers license. Contact Vic Stanculescu at victor.stanculescu@alaska.gov. |
OPEN |
Interior Alaska -(Fairbanks to Tok)
Contact: Northern Area State Parks, 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709,
(907) 451-2695, fax: (907) 451-2754.
Trail Crew/ |
Trail maintenance and construction at Chena River State Recreation Area. Chainsaw, brushcutter, and ATV operation. Ability to live and work in remote settings operating hand and power tools. Be able to hike, lift and carry up to 60lbs. |
CLOSED |
Trail Crew Supervisor/ 1 full-time |
Supervise the 4-person trail crew on a wide variety of work projects including felling / bucking / and swamping trail corridor. Hiking 15 miles or more to clear trails. Knowledge of sustainable trail construction and familiarity with trail tools. Chena River State Recreation Area. |
CLOSED |
Janitorial / Maintenance Staff / 5 Seasonal Positions |
Under the supervision of the Park Specialist, perform Janitorial and facilities maintenance. Other park duties as assigned. |
FILLED |
Park Aid
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Under the supervision of park staff, conduct a variety of general park duties including light facility maintenance and carpentry, painting, snow plowing, brush cut trails and parking lots, clean restrooms, dig holes, and install signs. Must possess a valid driver's license, have basic carpentry skills, a strong work ethic, and able to work independently. Desired experience: ability to operate large trucks and familiarity with hand and power tools. Contact Ranger Sam Braband for more details at samuel.braband@alaska.gov. Position is open until filled. |
CLOSED |
Office of History and Archaeology (positions statewide)
Contact: Office of History and Archaeology, 550 W 7th Ave, Suite 1310, Anchorage, AK 99501-3565,
(907) 269-8711, fax: (907) 269-8908.
Field Archaeologist Assistants |
Under the direction of a staff archaeologist, assist with fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and miscellaneous office duties. |
Taking Applications |
Historian Assistants |
Under the direction of a staff historian, assist with research and computer database entry. |
Positions Filled |
Office of Boating Safety (Anchorage)
Contact: Office of Boating Safety, 550 W 7th Ave, Suite 1380, Anchorage, AK 99501,
(907) 269-6042. joseph.mccullough@alaska.gov
Education Assistants |
Primary responsibility will be to deliver quality boating safety programs to children (Kids Don't Float School Program) and to assist with delivery of adult programs (Alaska Water Wise, Cold Water Immersion and Paddling Alaska). Majority of classes will be in Anchorage, but occasional travel outside of Anchorage may be required. Schedule is very flexible- 20-30 hours a week is typical. Pay starts at $14 an hour. Position starts in mid to late February. Must be able to pass a background check. Please call or email contact for more information. |
Position Filled |
