Keeping an informed community of stakeholders is a priority of TKC as we weigh our shareholders’ and descendants’ priorities heavily in every action carried out at TKC. To stay abreast of the latest TKC news and progress, please read below.
2018 TKC Summer Internship Program
The Kuskokwim Corporation (TKC) is pleased to announce the 2018 Summer Internship Program. Through this program, current college students or 2018 graduates will be able to apply for full-time summer internships within The Kuskokwim Corporation, TKC subsidiaries or TKC partner host sites. Typically the internship positions begin mid- May through July, although individual preferences of the intern and host site will be considered and reasonable accommodations will be made. Internships are available for both undergraduate and graduate students and all positions are paid.
Interested individuals should contact Keja Whiteman, TKC Policy & Outreach Director, at (907) 771-8205 or via email knw@kuskokwim.com for guidelines and internship application.
Find the Application here: 2018 COLLEGE SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM
Internships sites to include (subject to change):
| TKC Internship Placement: | Internship focus: |
| Suulutaaq or Holitna – California | Construction management |
| Precision Heli Support – Arizona | Aviation, trade-school or business/ accounting/finance |
| Precision Aviation – South Carolina | Aviation, trade-school or business/ accounting/finance |
The priority application deadline is Friday April 6, 2018 at 5pm, applications received after the priority deadline may not be considered.
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Wildland Firefighting Training Opportunity for TKC Shareholders
The Kuskokwim Corporation (TKC) is partnering with the Alaska Division of Forestry for an Advanced Wildland Firefighter Academy in McGrath, Alaska from May 14-31, 2018. Students will be provided with meals, lodging or camping, fire supplies and equipment. Students will receive qualification cards “red cards” for several wildland firefighting positions and may find employment opportunities with firefighter crews.
TKC will provide transportation to McGrath and back home for Shareholders from Aniak, Kalskag, Lower Kalskag or Sleetmute – that are accepted into the Advanced Wildland Firefighter Academy.
Academy graduates may find employment on Type 2 Emergency Firefighter Crews in higher level positions such as Squad Boss and Helicopter Crewmember, as short-term temporary seasonal positions, and as permanent seasonal employees for positions such as Wildland Fire Resource Technician, Wildland Fire Dispatcher, and Office Assistant to name but a few. The Division of Forestry IA Type 2 Crews (White Mountain and Gannett Glacier) and Type I Hot Shot Crew (Pioneer Peak) may have job openings as well. Job postings may be found at: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/.
March 15, 2018 is the deadline for all student applications.
The academy is designed to increase the level of knowledge and skills for entry level firefighters. The course includes training in the use of portable pumps and water, chainsaws, air operations, basic land navigation, leadership, and safety. Students will receive Red Card certifications for Firefighter Type 1-Trainee (Squad Boss), Helicopter Crewmember-Trainee, and Basic Faller-Trainee. Students will have the opportunity to initiate task books and work on certification in these positions. Employment opportunities may be available as short-term employees and as Emergency Firefighters for the coming fire season.
Target Audience:
- Type 2 crew members, single resource EFF, WFRTI/II
Prerequisites:
- Qualified as a Wildland Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
- Satisfactory completion of all pre-course work
- Have the ability to pass an arduous fitness test
- Be sponsored by a Division of Forestry Area Office
- Submit an application to the sponsoring Division of Forestry Area Office
Average pay for firefighters, as paid by the Division of Forestry, are categorized as follows:
- Firefighter Type 2 (Basic Firefighter/Crewmember)- $14.99/hr. – Overtime – $22.48/hr.
- Firefighter Type 1 (Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss) – $16.46/hr. – Overtime – $24.69/hr.
- Crew Boss (Leads a 16-20-person crew) – $19.77 /hr. – Overtime – $29.65/hr.
- Helicopter Crewmember – $16.46/hr. – Overtime – $24.69/hr.
After 40 hours of work per week wages are paid at time and a half. Our federal cooperators pay a similar rate.
The Advanced Wildland Firefighter Academy will include:
- Training for 30 students
- Cost of all instructors, student supervisors (Crew Bosses/Coaches)
- Meals, lodging, bath house, camping or agency provided housing if available
- Student supplies and equipment (personal protective equipment, fire pumps, saws, maps, GPS, and other items needed for field and class room learning)
- Helicopter, pump, and chain saw field exercises
- Networking opportunities with other wildland fire professionals
- Career opportunities
- Leadership experience
- Graduation ceremony
- Opportunity to showcase their success (Alaska media coverage)
- Mentorship for students attending the academy to assist them with locating and identifying future firefighter jobs
Attending the academy is a privilege and applicants are chosen by their sponsoring fire suppression agency. These are students with the potential to move on to permanent employment or further their education in firefighting.
Please contact the following individuals for more information or to complete an application:
Carrie Hale, DOF Training Specialist
(907) 822-3305
Cindy Forrest-Elkins, DOF State Training Coordinator
(907) 269-8441
Norm McDonald, Fire Management Officer
(907) 761-6302.
TKC Announces 2017 Summer Internship Program
The Kuskokwim Corporation (TKC) is pleased to announce the 2017 Summer Internship Program. Through this program, current college students or 2017 graduates will be able to apply for full-time summer internships within The Kuskokwim Corporation, TKC subsidiaries or TKC partner host sites. Typically the internship positions begin mid- May through July, although individual preferences of the intern and host site will be considered and reasonable accommodations will be made. Internships are available for both undergraduate and graduate students and all positions are paid. No travel, per diem or housing stipends will be paid.
Interested individuals should contact Keja Whiteman, TKC Policy & Outreach Director, at (907) 771-8205 or via email knw@kuskokwim.com for guidelines and internship application.
Internships sites to include:
- Mesa, Arizona – preferred applicants are from the fields of Engineering, Avionics, or Business
- Anchorage, Alaska – preferred applicants are from the fields of Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or other field related to science/engineering/GIS
- Aniak, Alaska – preferred applicants are from the fields of Human Resources, Business, Education or other
The priority application deadline is Monday May 1, 2017 at 5pm, applications received after the priority deadline may not be considered.
Shareholder Awards Deadline Extended
The Kuskokwim Corporation has extended the deadline for 2016 Shareholder Award nominations to Friday, May 27th at 5pm.
Award Categories:
Award for Health
Award for Education
Humanitarian Award
Award Recognizing an Outstanding Non-Shareholder
Elder Award
Download and print a nomination form here:
A Message for Moose Hunters
The Kuskokwim Corporation (TKC) enjoys seeing Alaskans thrive off the land as they practice subsistence, however, we kindly remind everyone that TKC does not allow non-shareholders access to hunt moose on TKC lands.
TKC will be running our Land Patrol Program again this year, with agents enforcing our land policies on the rivers and patrolling The Kuskokwim Corporation’s land boundaries.
Due to the decline in the moose population, TKC Board of Directors implemented a policy in 2002 that non-shareholders are not allowed access to TKC land for moose hunting. The game is managed by the State of Alaska, and the Tier II permit is completely separate from our Corporation’s land policies.
There is an exception for a non-shareholder legally married to a TKC shareholder. Spouses of TKC shareholders are allowed to hunt on TKC lands for the purpose of providing for the family. If this is the case, please contact TKC’s Land Department as soon as possible so that we may alert our patrollers, and add you to our list of approved hunters.
For more information about the State of Alaska’s TM680 hunt, click HERE. Our patrollers will be on the river providing information, educating travelers about our land policies, and documenting any trespass that might occur.
Below are maps showing the TKC land boundaries, and Fish and Game’s TM680 hunting boundaries. Non-shareholders may not access TKC land even if they have a Tier II permit for this hunt. In other words, the lands shown in yellow and red on the maps are privately owned TKC land, and are off limits to non-shareholders.
We appreciate your respect for our policies and your cooperation in protecting our land. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
