College Intern 1

Job Description

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 2.5%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a College Intern 1 located in Fairbanks!

What you will be doing:

Gain proficiency in WinfoNet, ADF&G’s Wildlife Information Network.

Maintain high-quality standards for harvest data entry and management.

Assist in coding hunt locations using Uniform Coding Unit (UCU) maps.

Verify harvest reports through direct outreach to hunters.

Support Wildlife Technicians with various assigned duties and projects.

Our mission, values, and culture:

Wildlife Conservations mission is to conserve and enhance Alaska’s wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits.  This position is defined by our core services that maintain and enhance opportunities to hunt, trap, and view wildlife because it helps to provide people an opportunity to gain knowledge and appreciation for Alaska’s wildlife, its management, and ways to interact with wildlife safely and ethically.

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

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The benefits of joining our team:

Gain hands-on experience and grow professionally with the Department of Fish and Game. This internship offers the chance to interface with both hunters and biologists while managing essential harvest data. Your work will directly support the conservation of Alaska’s wildlife and habitats. This position offers a flexible schedule of approximately 20 hours per week.

The working environment you can expect:

Located at the Fairbanks ADF&G office, this position features a shared workspace overlooking the Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge. While you will primarily work in an office setting, there will be opportunities to assist the public at the front counter, surrounded by Alaska's unique wildlife displays.

Who we are looking for:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.

Clerical: Knowledge of filing, typing, entering data, maintaining records, taking shorthand, and using and completing forms

Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

To view the general description and example of duties for a College Intern 1 please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Minimum Qualifications

Currently accepted, enrolled, and attending an accredited college in an undergraduate degree program while maintaining an academic load of at least six credit hours per semester (eight credit hours per quarter).

Special Note:

Academic transcripts and/or tuition billings may be construed as proof of enrollment.

Appointment and retention in this class series is restricted to students actively pursuing an undergraduate degree program in an accredited college and maintaining an academic load of at least six semester (eight quarter) credit hours per semester (quarter).

Students who have completed spring semester courses and are enrolled in fall semester courses are considered to be attending college during the summer regardless of whether or not summer courses are taken.

Additional Required Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

Copy of college transcripts (unofficial are accepted).

Contact information for at least two (2) recent references, one work-related and one academic.

A most recent performance evaluation, if available.

A cover letter is NOT required for this position.

Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

College Intern

The College Intern position is intended for students currently accepted, enrolled, and attending an accredited post-secondary college in an undergraduate degree program.

In your application, you should:

-Document your GPA, and

-Describe your relevant education and work or volunteer experiences as they pertain to the job description above.

-Provide any other information requested in the job description

-Provide any required documents

In addition, your application will be reviewed to determine if you possess the experience and strengths we are seeking in an employee.

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours completed. Copies of transcripts will be required at the time of interview.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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