Alaska Program Assistant

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Alaska Program Assistant

Reports To: Program Manager

Status: Full-time Exempt

Location: Anchorage, AK (Hybrid-Remote)

Salary Range: $40,000 – $45,000 Annually 

Position Summary

The Student Conservation Association is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults. The Alaska Program Assistant helps with the logistical tasks of executing corps programing in Alaska, with a focus on managing the tool and equipment cache. This position will work with a team of Alaska Corps Program staff, ensuring that teams are properly equipped with the gear, food and tools needed to achieve their project goals in a safe and responsible manner.

This is a full-time, salaried position with a salary range of $40,000 – $45,000 annually, with a planned start date in early March 2025.  

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain the function, inventory, safety, and organization of the Alaska cache.
• Repairing and/or replacing broken and damaged gear, equipment, and tools.
• Manage truck and trailer fleet repair needs.
• Prepare vehicles for programs to use, cleaning and taking in for routine maintenance.
• Ensure corps teams are equipped with functional tools and PPE and members/leaders have necessary gear and equipment for the field season. ·
• Respond, report, and track incidents in accordance with SCA policies and procedures by reporting immediately to supervisor.
• Work with Alaska Program Coordinators to ensure teams are resupplied in a timely manner and field budgets are updated as needed.
• Assist with member and leader training.
• Complete general administrative tasks as assigned.
• Maintain current knowledge of SCA Alaska programs.
• Represent a positive and professional image of SCA.
• Understand and follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the SCA Employee Handbook and the Field Guide.
• Foster an environment that promotes safety and belonging between SCA leaders, members and staff.
• Supports elements of program trainings and work skills
• 40 hours a week, M-F, and occasional weekends (with additional hours outside of normal business hours as needed)

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid Driver’s license for at least three years and driving record within SCA guidelines.
• Must pass SCA criminal background check.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and follow through and as part of a remote, highly mobile, and fast-paced team.
• Strong computer skills particularly in Microsoft office suite of programs: Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.

Education and Experience

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Wilderness First Responder Certification preferred or ability to obtain certification on or
• Experience with light carpentry projects and use of power and hand tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with repair and maintenance of hand and power tools is a plus.
• Experience with field-based programming and cooking meals in a field camp.
• Experience with front and backcountry camping in bear
• Completion of OSHA 30-hour training certificate preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Travel to support field trainings, conduct site visits, and provide logistical support to Alaska Program corps teams. Travel in Alaska may be up to 25% of the time.

Physical Demands

• Capable of lifting 50 pounds, be on your feet all day and hike comfortably on uneven terrain.
• Comfortable climbing ladders and working at heights of up to 20

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally required to lift, bend, squat, climb and walk on uneven ground.

AAP/EEO Statement 

SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. It is firmly committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.