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Denali Education Center is a diverse organization, with our roots firmly planted in the local communities and Denali National Park and Preserve.

Open Positions

We welcome hard-working, motivated, fun-seeking individuals to join the Denali Education Center team. Our staff plays a key role in delivering mission-driven programming to all our youth, adult, local, and global guests. We couldn’t inform, engage, and inspire people to love Denali without you! Join our team today!

*The Denali Education Center centers Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in our programming and hiring practices.  All backgrounds and lived experiences are welcome to apply! 

Denali Discovery Camp instructors will assist with leading educational hikes, creating engaging hands-on learning activities, and leading overnight camping trips in Denali National Park.  Duties include working collaboratively with a team of instructors, supervising up to 10 youth in an outdoor setting, and creating a safe learning environment for campers to explore and connect with the outside world. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to our Youth Program Manager, Shannon Conway, at youth@denali.org.

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Talkeetna Discovery Camp instructors will assist with leading educational hikes, creating engaging hands-on learning activities, and engaging with the Talkeetna community during camp weeks.  Duties include working collaboratively with a team of instructors, supervising up to 10 youth in an outdoor setting, and creating a safe learning environment for campers to explore and connect with the outside world. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to our Youth Program Manager, Shannon Conway, at youth@denali.org.

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Instructors-In-Training will assist Educators and NPS Rangers with leading educational hikes, engaging hands-on learning activities, and leading an overnight camping trip in Denali National Park.  They will work collaboratively to co-teach, help campers explore the natural world, and facilitate age-appropriate activities.  To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to our Youth Program Manager, Shannon Conway, at youth@denali.org.

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Instructors-In-Training will assist Educators and NPS Rangers with leading educational hikes, engaging hands-on learning activities, and leading an overnight camping trip in Denali National Park.  They will work collaboratively to co-teach, help campers explore the natural world, and facilitate age-appropriate activities.  To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to our Youth Program Manager, Shannon Conway, at youth@denali.org.

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Volunteer

We welcome Volunteers at Denali Education Center anytime! We’d love to have you if you’re interested in sweeping a hike, hauling gravel, gardening, working our fundraising events, or any other tasks.

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About Us

Founded in 1989, the Denali Education Center is a non-advocacy, for-purpose organization and a proud partner of Denali National Park and Preserve. Our mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of Denali through fun, informative, and inspiring programs.

Denali Education Center, through our park partnership and in cooperation with various organizations across Alaska, hosts residential, youth, and affinity group programs that explore Denali’s wilderness.  We welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to join our team!

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