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The Service in Alaska offers two programs, The Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) and the Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP). Both programs include positions in multiple professions.
Student Employment Programs Fact Sheet
   

The Student Career Experience Program

  

The SCEP is an on-the-job training program related to a student’s academic course of study. Participating students are exposed to public service careers while completing their degree.

Selected students are employed over the course of their academic career for a minimum of 640 hours at two or more Service field stations across Alaska, primarily during the field season which runs from mid May to mid August.

Upon graduation, students then have the opportunity to
be converted to a full-time permanent position. When placing
students we consider geographic preferences and career goals, but we also highly encourage mobility and flexibility in early career employees.

To be eligible for a student program you must be:

A U.S. citizen; at least 16 years of age; enrolled or accepted in a program of study at least half-time at a high schoo, technical school, a two or four-year college or university, or graduate school; and in good cademic standing (GPA above 2.00)

Not eligible? Check out other volunteer, employment and internship opportunities.

 

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How do I apply?

Complete and submit the following items by January 27, 2012:

__ Alaska SCEP Application Package (PDF)

__ Current Resume

__ Current Technical School/College/University Unofficial Transcripts

__ Letter from your educational institution stating that you are enrolled or accepted for study leading to a degree, diploma, or certificated AND you are taking at least a half-time course load as defined by the institution.

__ Two letters of recommendation. One letter must be from a college professor or instructor. Letters of recommendation must not be from a family member.

__If claiming 5 point Veteran’s preference, please submit a copy of your DD214.

__If claiming 10 point Veteran’s preference, please submit a copy of your DD214, SF15, and a current VA letter.

Submitted applications are ranked by a panel and selected applicants will be contacted to schedule interviews.

__Please email your completed Alaska SCEP Application Package (PDF) and the supporting documents to alaskajobs@fws.gov. All supporting documents should be saved in a Portable Document Format (.PDF) with your last name and first name as part of the file name, for example, SmithJanineResume.pdf.

If you have questions regarding the application package or the positions available call (907) 786-3518.

 
  Benefits-With the Service in Alaska you receive competitive pay for part time or full time work while attending school; be eligible for promotion; travel the state; accrue annual and sick leave; and --most importantly-- make a difference for wildlife.  
Student Temporary Employment Program

The STEP is designed for students interested in temporary
employment which may or may not relate to his or her current
course of study. As a STEP employee, you can earn money while continuing your education and combine academic studies with on-the-job work experience. STEP positions in Alaska are usually hired for the field season which runs from mid May to mid August.

 

STEP positions are posted on our website as opportunities become available, usually in early winter. Deadlines and duties for each position vary, contact the listed supervisors for more information.

Submit a cover letter expressing your interest in the position as well as a current resume to the supervisor by the deadline listed.

Check out our current STEP opportunties.

 

Download a copy of our Student Employment Program Leaflet