Individual Placement Katmai National Park and Preserve Invasive Plant Management

Position Summary

Work in Katmai National Park in King Salmon, AK assisting biologists and natural resource managers with inventory, monitoring, and control of invasive terrestrial plants. This position is focused on working to stop the spread of invasive species in Katmai National Park and support healthy ecosystems. You will work independently and with a small field crew to complete these surveys. This position will require occasional overnight travel and camping to access more remote locations within the park.

King Salmon, AK

May 4, 2026 – September 20, 2026

• Perform identification of native and non-native plants.
• Perform invasive plant removal using both hand pulling and chemical herbicide treatments (you will be trained on the proper methods).
• Record data in both digital and paper formats with a high degree of precision.
• Work and camp in extremely remote environments often in cold/windy/rainy/and buggy conditions.

You will access sites by hiking, driving, boating, or by small airplane. You will receive training on travel protocols via vehicle, boat, and airplane.

• Work closely with a small team towards a shared goal, with occasional time spent working alone.
• Hike up to 10 miles per day on rough terrain where there are no trails, and may be thick brush and steep hills, while carrying a pack weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Work, travel, and camp in bear habitat safely (you will receive proper training on best practices and carry bear deterrent in the field)

• Demonstrate a commitment to service in environmental conditions that will include: cold/heat, smoke, bugs, high winds, wildlife, and a lot of precipitation.
• Be willing to learn how to use hand tools and power tools to accomplish service activities.
• Be eligible to serve as an Ameri Corps Member, which includes:
• o Be a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States;
• o Be at least 18 years or older;
• o Have a high school diploma or equivalent or actively working to obtain one;
• o Be willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks;
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and walk/hike on uneven terrain, uphill or downhill, physical work for 8-10 hours per day
• Ability to pass SCA’s background check

• Perform GIS data management and analysis.
• Use technical flora to identify terrestrial plants.
• Assist leading youth and adult volunteers with invasive plant removal projects.
• Assist with writing reports and completing other documents related to work done.
• Assist with other projects as needed (i.e. inventory and monitoring of wildlife species).

• Ability to live and work in remote areas without cell phone or internet for extended periods of time.
• Ability to live and work in close quarters with coworkers (i.e. live in shared housing with coworkers)
• Personal, work, or academic knowledge related to botanical identification or natural history.
• Competency using Microsoft word and excel programs, and general computer literacy.

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.

Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

• Experience collecting scientific data.
• Experience hiking and camping.
• Knowledge of ESRI GIS mapping and data collection products.
• Experience collecting botanical vouchers and using technical flora for plant identification.

40 per week

Shared Park dormitory or Park cabin, depending on availability and field sites.

Katmai National Park is very remote and there will be limited availability to access grocery stores and other amenities. Park staff will work with you to make sure you are fully prepared for the unique nature of living and working in such a remote area.

• Work will be split between King Salmon and Brooks Camp workstations (with potential for some backcountry camping).
• King Salmon has…