POSITION DETAILS
Position ID(s): 4451
Position Title: Natural Resource Management Assistant - AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy Program: Scientists in Parks, Stewards Individual Placements
Site Location: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Southeast Alaska Network, Juneau, Alaska
Number of positions available: 1
TERMS OF SERVICE
Duration: 52 Weeks (not flexible)
Flexible Start Date: Yes
Start Date: 5/11/2026
End Date: 5/10/2027
AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 1700 hours - this is the minimum number of hours the selected candidate must serve throughout the duration of their position.
BENEFITS
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: $ 7,395.00 upon successful completion of position
- Weekly Living Allowance: $ 600.00 per week, fixed rate
- Relocation Allowance: $ 1,100.00 (distributed as a one-time lump sum with first paycheck)
- Student Loan Forbearance if applicable (administered by MyAmeriCorps, directly)
- Student Loan Interest Payments if applicable (administered through MyAmeriCorps, directly)
- For 52-week positions only:
- Free Healthcare Coverage (opt in)
- Childcare Coverage (opt in)
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Preference given to applicants who submit applications before Sunday, February 15, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the application deadline passes. Positions will close after receiving 60 complete applications, or at 11:59 p.m. EST on February 15, 2026, whichever occurs first.
KEYWORDS: Southeast Alaska, coastal parks, long-term monitoring, interdisciplinary, natural resources, oceanography, glaciers, marine mammals, seabirds, GIS, hydrology, fjord ecosystems, coastal Alaska
PURPOSE
This Natural Resource Management Assistant is an AmeriCorps position. The Natural Resource Management Assistant position will contribute directly to collecting and maintaining essential baseline data and syntheses on the status and trends of park natural resources. Information collected during the position includes contributing to long-term time series of key park natural resources including oceanography, glaciers, intertidal communities, marine birds, and marine mammals, and weather including long-term time series that are > 30 years. This position will make key contributions to data collection, data management, and data synthesis and will assist with monitoring natural resources in four coastal parks in Southeast Alaska including GLBA, WRST, SITK, and KLGO in the NPS Alaska Region. As such, given the extensive geographic scope of the Southeast Alaska Network, this single position has the potential to have a disproportionally large impact and provide essential natural resource monitoring assistance and expertise for high priority park resources in four NPS units in Southeast Alaska. As such this position directly supports the National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998 (Sec. 204), which includes … “to establish baseline information and or provide information on long-term trends in the condition of National Park System resources”.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
This Natural Resource Management Assistant position will provide an integrated, interdisciplinary experience in natural resource monitoring and management working with scientists and resource managers from the NPS Southeast Alaska Network (https://www.nps.gov/im/sean/index.htm) in coastal parks in Southeast Alaska. Specifically, the position will assist resource managers, marine biologists, oceanographers, physical scientists, and data managers (https://www.nps.gov/im/sean/about.htm) with long-term natural resource monitoring in coastal park units including Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, Sitka National Historical Park, and Klondike Goldrush National Historical Park (https://www.nps.gov/im/sean/parks.htm). The position will include both field and office projects focused on long-term monitoring and assessment of park resources including oceanography, intertidal communities, hydrology and water quality, seabirds, marine mammals (harbor seals, sea otters), glaciers, and weather (https://www.nps.gov/im/sean/monitoring.htm). Data collected include long-term time series data (>30 yrs) that are used to inform the health and status of park resources. Understanding the status of park resources, their condition, and how they are changing, can help park managers make sound decisions about the future and provides essential data to support park stewardship and management.
The Southeast Alaska Network encompasses 3.3 million acres (8.2 million hectares) of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and Sitka National Historical Park. Glacier Bay includes 2.77 million acres of designated marine and terrestrial wilderness. Klondike Gold Rush and Sitka National Historical Parks are important cultural landscapes with significant natural resource components. The environments of these parks span temperate coastal rainforests, continental subalpine and alpine, recently deglaciated landscapes, marine and intertidal waters, and a variety of freshwater systems. A substantial coastal area was added to the network spanning from Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Preserve to Glacier Bay includes over 300 miles of coastline, 3 million acres of coastal lands, and 150,000 acres of marine jurisdiction, placing it among the most significant marine and coastal areas under National Park Service stewardship. As part of a World Heritage Site, the area includes an impressive array of globally significant coastal and marine resources ranging from North America's largest tidewater glacier to some of the world's largest aggregations of marine mammals.
Fieldwork will take place in remote coastal areas in coastal National Park Service units in Southeast Alaska, including island archipelagos, fjords, and rugged shorelines. The region features northern temperate rainforests with abundant rainfall and seasonal snow, cool and variable maritime weather, and landscapes shaped by mountains and glaciers. Many locations can only be reached by boat or floatplane, requiring travel through isolated and physically demanding terrain. Office projects may include data entry, data analyses, GIS, programming in R, and developing reproducible workflows.
See the following link for more details about the NPS Southeast Alaska Network: (https://www.nps.gov/im/sean).
DELIVERABLES
Deliverables may include contributions to published data sets for natural resource data (which are required and delivered on NPS Data Store), technical reports, resource briefs, poster presentations, and co-authorship of peer-reviewed publications. Depending upon the candidate’s skill level and interest, there is an opportunity for an independent project to synthesize and integrate interdisciplinary long-term monitoring data on park natural resources. The specific topic for a project will depend upon the applicant’s background, interest, and skill level. We welcome applicants who have a strong interest in project deliverables and projects products and our team is well-equipped to provide guidance and mentorship to help facilitate success.
QUALIFICATIONS
- United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.
- Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
- Prior to starting the position, agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check for the employer of record, Conservation Legacy, and a separate government security background check for the host site.
- The applicant must be available to participate for the entire 52 Weeks in order to be considered and participate.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Desired Academic Qualifications: A bachelor's or master's degree (BA, BS, MS) or coursework toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in a Natural Sciences field, including but not limited to:
- Biology
- Ecology
- Marine Biology
- Oceanography
- Wildlife Biology
- Natural Resource Management
- Environmental Science
- Quantitative Ecology
- Data Science
- Physical Sciences (e.g., Geology, Hydrology, Glaciology)
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- Experience or knowledge of scientific field research methods
- Prior experience working in remote or harsh environments
- Backcountry skills, such as hiking, boating, or navigating rugged terrain
- Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to challenging field conditions
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Current First Aid and CPR certification (training may be available)
- Experience with GIS and Data Management is useful but not required.
- Experience with R and reproducible workflows is useful but not required.
ADDITIONAL POSITION AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION
POSITION SETTING
Service Setting and Local Area Details: Fieldwork will be conducted under the supervision of National Park Service (NPS) scientists in coastal NPS units of Southeast Alaska, which may include Glacier Bay National Park, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (coastal areas), Sitka National Historical Park, and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
The environment is characterized by exposed and rugged coastlines, northern temperate rainforests with extensive rain and snow, cool temperatures, often variable and damp, and glaciers and icefields.
Participants should be prepared for remote, wet, and physically demanding field conditions, and must be capable of working safely from NPS vessels and in challenging and steep terrain.
When not in the field, office space with a computer will be available either at the National Park Service - Glacier Bay Field Station in Juneau, Alaska or at Glacier Bay National Park (GLBA) in Bartlett Cove, Alaska.
VEHICLE AND DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
- Applicant must have a valid driver's license to drive a government vehicle.
- A personal vehicle is recommended for this position.
HOUSING
Park housing is available and will be provided at no cost to the participant.
Position may be based in Glacier Bay National Park in Bartlett Cove, Alaska, or at the National Park Service Glacier Bay Field Station office in Juneau, Alaska. Both locations are in Southeast Alaska and can be accessed by commercial flights or ferry (Alaska Marine Highway).
Park housing (Shared) may be available in Bartlett Cove in Glacier Bay National Park (GLBA), Alaska; however, housing availability for 2026 will be determined during late winter 2026 and will be dependent upon availability.
Park housing is not available in Juneau, Alaska; however, there may be the possibility of alternative housing opportunities.
OUR COMMITMENT
Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions.
TIME REQUIREMENTS
- This position is expected to serve full time each week, but exact service schedules may vary based on project needs. Lunch breaks and days off will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service hours.
- Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.
ORIENTATION AND TRAINING
- Member will receive pertinent project and site training from host site throughout term
- Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
- Access to free professional development webinars led by Conservation Legacy staff
EVALUATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of minimum AmeriCorps hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.
Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online, all Scientists in Parks positions are listed at: https://conservation-legacy.breezy.hr/. Complete the application for this position, highlighting why you are interested in the position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position. Be prepared to upload your resume and unofficial transcript as part of completing the application questionnaire.
Once you begin applying for a position, the application must be completed in one sitting. You cannot save and return later to complete it. Applicants can apply for up to five Scientists in Parks positions per season. You need to complete a separate application for each position in order to be considered. You should receive a confirmation email after successfully submitting an application. Sometimes institutional email filters/settings can redirect, or block emails related to the application. We recommend watching spam, junk, and promotional email folders in case your service delivers messages there. Please visit How to Apply for additional resources and information about applying (i.e., learn what materials to have ready for applying, find a worksheet that previews application questions, etc.). Learn more about Scientists in Parks at: https://www.scientistsinparks.org/.
Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the Scientists in Parks program will host the Natural Resource Management Assistant at Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Southeast Alaska Network.
Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Scientists in Parks using the email address at the base of the home page, under “Questions? Contact Us!”
