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Alaska Department of Natural Resources

Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Alaska State Parks Volunteer Program and Volunteer Internship Positions

For more general information and instructions on how to apply, see the General Information page. For information on each specific position, click on the position title.

We continue to accept applications for positions still listed as OPEN past the April 1st deadline. Please, do not hesitate to apply if the position is still listed as open.

Last Update: October 17, 2024

Summer 2025 Positions


ANCHORAGE / STATEWIDE

Natural History Interpreter - Alaska Public Lands Information Center in Anchorage - See NPS website

NORTHERN AREA
Park Assistant - Harding Lake and Salcha River State Recreation Areas - FILLED
Park Assistant - Fairbanks Area/Chena River State Recreation Area - OPEN

MAT-SU / COPPER BASIN
No Positions Available 2021

KENAI / PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND
Ranger Station Host/Maintenance - Kachemak Bay State Park Station Attendant - OPEN
Ranger Assistant - Kasilof, Ninilchik & Deep Creek State Recreation Areas - OPEN
Ranger Assistant- Caines Head State Recreation Area - OPEN
Trail Crew - Kachemak Bay State Park - OPEN


KODIAK

Backcountry Ranger Assistant - Shuyak Island State Park -OPEN


CHUGACH / ANCHORAGE

Summer Resident Volunteer - Eagle River Nature Center - OPEN
Park Caretaker - Anchorage Hillside, Chugach State Park, Anchorage - FILLED
Ranger Assistant - Eklutna Lake - OPEN


SOUTHEAST

Museum Assistant - Wickersham State Historic Site - FILLED
Park Caretaker - Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve - FILLED
Park Caretaker - Halibut Point SRS, Old Sitka SHP, and Baranof Castle SHS - OPEN


SOUTHWEST

Ranger Station Host/Maintenance - Wood-Tikchik State Park Station Host - OPEN



Mission Statement

"The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation provides outdoor recreation opportunities and conserves and interprets natural, cultural, and historic resources for the use, enjoyment, and welfare of the people."

Accessibility Notice

Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Atwood Building
550 West 7th Avenue
Suite 1380
Anchorage, AK 99501
DNR Public Information Center:
(907) 269-8400
DPOR Director's Office:
(907) 269-8704