We’re Hiring!
Available Positions:
Tongass Canvasser
Part-Time Administrative Assistant
Full description(s) below. To apply, please see specific instructions per position.
Who we are:
The Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC) is a small grassroots nonprofit based out of Juneau, Alaska, surrounded by the Tongass National Forest. Since 1970, SEACC has been a regional conservation watchdog, defending the remaining intact old-growth forests and waters of Southeast Alaska.
We partner with local communities, Tribes, businesses, and visitors to advocate for the conservation and sustainable use of our region’s natural resources, and preserve our uniquely Southeast Alaskan ways of life. We mix policy and technical expertise with grassroots organizing and communication skills to engage the public, advance new policy, and maintain existing protections, so that we ensure the interconnected whole of Southeast Alaska exists for future generations.
SEACC is committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these priorities is being developed and elaborated by both staff and board on an ongoing, sustained basis, and our work towards living these values is interwoven across all our programs and departments, as well as into our day-to-day work practices. Any future team member should share these values and priorities.
More about Juneau, Alaska:
Áak’w Ḵwáan Aaní/Juneau is the ancestral home of the Áak’w Ḵwáan and Taku Ḵwáan peoples. It is also the state’s capital city. Áak’w Ḵwáan Aaní/Juneau is surrounded by the Tongass National Forest and is rich with access to the outdoors, including fishing, hunting, foraging, kayaking, biking, hiking, and skiing, among other activities. We have two public swimming pools, multiple fitness clubs, a city-owned ski mountain, many city parks and libraries, and a variety of educational options for families of all ages.
Juneau also has a vibrant arts community with numerous visual artists, dance troupes, theatre companies, two opera companies, chamber and symphony orchestras, a jazz and classics festival, and an annual folk music festival, as well as the Alaska State Museum and Sealaska Heritage Institute. Juneau has robust and growing Indigenous art and culture scene, and the biennial Alaska Native cultural event Celebration is held every two years in Juneau and is a major social and cultural event.
Our city is famous for its rainy and often gray coastal climate and is only accessible by air travel or by boat, including the state ferry system.
Tongass Canvasser
If you answered YES to all of these questions, then we encourage you to apply to be a Tongass Canvasser this Summer with SEACC!
What does a Canvasser do?
As a Canvasser with SEACC, you’ll be working outside at tourist hubs, engaging with visitors to talk about the Tongass National Forest and the importance of protecting it. You’ll build people power, raise awareness, and gather digital petition signatures.
What makes a great Canvasser?
A great canvasser is outgoing and friendly, tenacious and flexible. They’ll feel comfortable engaging strangers, confident in making a compelling pitch, and have the patience and persistence to start again with new faces — the advantage to tourist outreach is there are always more new faces!
Training and Expectations
Expect to attend an in-person training to learn about the Tongass National Forest and best practices for canvassing. There are no set days or hours for the work, except as determined by cruise schedules and your own goals and needs. Canvassing will take place during the month of July and potentially continue later into the season.
Compensation
This is a contract role paid by deliverables. Canvassers will be paid $3.50/signature collected. You will also receive a $100 bonus for every 100 signatures collected. The more you work and the more completed signatures you submit the more you’ll earn. Work as little or as much as you choose.
Interested applicants contact: nathan@seacc.org
Part-Time Administrative Assistant
Position summary
SEACC seeks a motivated and experienced professional to assist the Operations Director in SEACC’s daily administrative work. The Administrative Assistant is a part-time (20 hour per week) non-exempt position. This role will report directly to the Operations Director and will assist with the day to day administrative operations of SEACC.
Primary Responsibilities:
Under guidance and support of the Operations Director the Administrative Assistant will support:
- Ordering and stocking office supplies and keeping them organized and inventoried;
- Managing file storage and archiving procedures and ensuring compliance with records retention and confidentiality guidelines;
- Checking and sorting mail;
- Answering phones and directing calls;
- Processing donations to SEACC in a timely manner and assisting in thanking our donors;
- Maintaining a clean, tidy, and professional work environment, including by doing occasional dishes as needed, sweeping between office cleanings, and regularly taking out trash and recycling;
- Assisting with logistics for meetings, travel, and events;
- Managing SEACC merchandise inventory through Square, processing online sales, and ordering new merchandise as needed;
- And other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate:
- Has some office administration experience;
- Is fluent in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as Adobe Acrobat;
- Experience with QuickBooks, Google Suite, Square, WordPress, and CRMs is a bonus;
- Has experience with accounts payable and receivable;
- Thrives in a fast-paced office environment and can manage a high volume of work efficiently without sacrificing quality;
- Is known for being highly organized, with strong attention to detail;
- Has a sense of urgency; even if a task is routine, it often must be done promptly;
- Has excellent problem-solving skills and a strong sense of ownership over tasks, including follow-through, and is willing to do what it takes to get the job done;
- Is positive and flexible.
*We know there is not one ideal candidate who has all of these traits — if you have a mix of interests, skills, and experience related to the above, and a passion for this work — please don’t let a gap in your strengths for this role stop you from applying or reaching out.
What Else You Should Know
SEACC recognizes, supports, and values all forms of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Compensation: This role is a part-time (20 hours), non-exempt position, and the pay range is between $21-31/hour with exact pay dependent upon experience.
We also offer excellent benefits including:
- 3 weeks of paid leave your first year and 4 weeks of paid leave after one year, plus
- 11 federal and state holidays, plus
- 12 days of medical leave annually, plus
- 2 days of community service or participation leave, plus
- a 401K plan with a 5% match that begins after just one year of employment
- In addition, the office is closed between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day each year as additional paid time off.
* As per SEACC policy, all leave would be prorated for a half time employee
Where you will work: SEACC’s office is located in Juneau, Alaska. Due to the nature of this role we require that candidates are located in Juneau or are willing to relocate.
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible but flexible to the needs of the right candidate.
Application Process: Applications received by end of day on September 7, 2026 will be considered in the first round of review. SEACC will continue to actively accept and review applications on a rolling basis thereafter until the role is filled. If the role is still posted on our website, then we are still accepting applications.
To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to Admin@SEACC.org. Please put ‘Job Application – Admin Assistant’ and your last name in the email subject line. Three professional references, including one from a former or current direct supervisor will be requested from those selected for interviews.