Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve Seeks Candidates for Subsistence Resource Commission in 2026

COPPER CENTER, ALASKA - Until March 9th, 2026, we are accepting resumes and references for new commission members to serve on the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Subsistence Resource Commission (SRC). The SRC recommends to the Governor of Alaska and the Secretary of the Interior a program for subsistence hunting within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Since the establishment of the federal subsistence management program in 1990, the SRC also makes recommendations on proposals for regulations affecting Wrangell-St. Elias National Park directly to the federal subsistence Regional Advisory Councils and the Federal Subsistence Board.

Who Can Apply
Any federally qualified subsistence user can serve on the SRC. Successful candidates should be at least 18 years old and have a history of subsistence use in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. Candidates should include contact information for references who can attest to experience serving as a leader, skill in communication, and ability to resolve conflict.

How to Apply
Prepare a resume and develop a list of references to submit for consideration. Resumes shall demonstrate your experience with subsistence activities in the park and/or preserve, experience serving on boards, commissions, or similar organizations, and include current contact information. You can nominate someone else if they agree to be considered.

Physical Mail
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
PO Box 439
Mile 106.8 Richardson Highway
Copper Center, Alaska
99573

Electronic Submission
e-mail us

Serve With and For Neighbors
Commission members serve as unpaid volunteers but may be reimbursed for their travel expenses while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the SRC. Initial appointments are for three-year terms and may be renewed.

There is also a current vacancy on the SRC appointed by the Governor of Alaska. More information on how to apply is found at: https://gov.alaska.gov/services/boards-and-commissions/

Submission information is also posted on the park website at: www.nps.gov/wrst/learn/management/subsistence-resource-commission.htm