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Recruitment and Retention

Want to learn about the application process for the Forest Service? View Tips and Webinars
Want to see job openings? Apply for Alaska USAJOBS and navigate this Career Map.
Stay up to date with future Recruitment Events and learn more about Forest Service Careers
If you're interested in the Pathways program, visit the PDF guide

See additional job information in the Employment page
 

Questions about career opportunities? Contact: 
Jason Steele
Recruitment & Retention Specialist
Jason.Steele3@usda.gov

 

Current Internship Openings

For any questions about the internship programs, please contact 
Don MacDougall 
Volunteer and Workforce Development Coordinator
907-419-8608
Donald.Macdougall@usda.gov 

See below the current internship openings in the Alaska region.

SCA                                                                                                  

  1. Developed Recreation and Trails Program Intern - Ketchikan
  2. Developed Recreation and Trails Program Placement - Ketchikan
  3. Visitor Services Intern - Wrangell
  4. Recreation Technician Placement - Yakutat
  5. Fish Creek Interpretation Ranger Placement - Ketchikan
  6. Trail Crew Program Placement - Juneau
  7. Wildlife and Database Intern - Cordova
  8. Interpretation Ranger Participant - Juneau
  9. Cabins & Developed Recreation Intern - Girdwood
  10. Tongass NF Wrangell/Karta Corps Team - Wrangell
  11. Tongass NF Petersburg Ranger District Team - Petersburg
  12. Chugach NF Resurrection Creek Restoration Corps - Hope

VetsWorkANSEP, RAP, ACES, Geoscientists in Forests, Youth Conservation Corps

  1. No openings at this time

Have you finished your internship and you have a PLC Certificate? 

  • Visit USAJobs and type "plc" in the "Keywords" box.
  • After you confirmed the position lists "Public Land Corps", you're welcome to apply
  • Attach your documentation confirming your PLC eligibility
     


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Last updated June 10, 2025