Fish Game Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $20.07 Hourly
Location : Fairbanks, AK
Job Type: Intern
Job Number: 55196
Department: Fish & Game
Division: DWC-Wildlife Conservation Headquarters
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/22/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Wildlife Conservation
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: Excluded
Range: 8
Job Description
This position is open to all Applicants.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting
for a College Intern 1 located in Fairbanks, Alaska!
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.
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:

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

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
Special Note:
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).
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
-Attach any required documents such as a cover letter
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.
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:

1. A copy of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) including showing enrollment in Fall Semester 2026.
2. Contact information for at least two (2) recent references, one work-related and one academic.
3. A most recent performance evaluation, if available.

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Your responses will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.
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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Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Jessica Wagner
Statistical Technician 2
907-459-7272
jessica.wagner@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

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Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

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Are you able to work productively in a shared workspace?

• Yes
• No

Required Question