Join the Discovery Southeast team!

There are a variety of ways to become involved in hands-on nature education at Discovery Southeast.

Volunteer Positions:

Volunteers serve a crucial role here. Keep in mind that when paid positions open up, we typically consider those in our volunteer pool first, so this may be a fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door.

Field Naturalists: Are you interested in honing your interpretive skills and gaining experience as a naturalist? Volunteer in the field by helping out at our hikes and hands-on events at upcoming Discovery Days, Outdoor Explorers summer camp, or Nature Studies. Other special field events include Sea Week and BioBlitz. Opportunities change depending on the season, so call or email us to find out about upcoming events.  

Outreach Naturalists: Volunteer at special outreach events where Discovery Southeast is representing itself with a table or activities. Help facilitate table activities, kids' games, and engage the public. Examples of outreach events might include Earth Day, the Juneau Maritime Festival, Community Day at UAS, and BioBlitz. Opportunities change depending on the season, so call or email us to find out about upcoming events.

Board Members: Our Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers who combine their passion for nature with their skills and experience to give the organization a clear direction and build strong community support. Do you have experience in finances/accounting or information technology? We'd love to have you on our board!

Special opportunity for prospective volunteers: Discovery Southeast holds several naturalist trainings each year where we gather our staff and volunteer base to trade insights and observations. If you are interested in volunteering as a naturalist with us, ask to be added to our volunteer email list and consider attending a training! Details will be emailed to you. 

Are you a teacher or parent at either of the Mendenhall Valley elementary schools? We would love your insight as a volunteer. 

Paid Positions:

We are not currently hiring for any paid positions. When a paid position opens, those in our volunteer pool are given highest consideration.

Naturalists and assistant naturalists (NOT CURRENTLY HIRING): Discovery Southeast naturalists are involved with all of the hands-on nature education programming we offer. We seek individuals who have experience with and enthusiasm for sharing science and nature with children. 

Internships:

Alaska Conservation Foundation Internship with Discovery Southeast - paid.

• All registration details can be found on the ACF website
• Application window for this internship is February 1-29, 2012 
• Read the internship description here

Gastineau Guiding Citizen Science Internship with Discovery Southeast - paid

Develop your own - paid or unpaid. Looking to gain experience and build your resume? Talk to us about creating your own unpaid volunteer internship experience - the possibilities are endless.

Do you have an idea about a grant or alternative funding source so that you can turn your experience into a paid internship? Let's talk!

If you are interested in any of these opportunities or would like to know more, call us at 907-463-1500 or contact us.