Shareholder Development - Intern - Education (SHI)

Job Title: Education Intern – Voices on the Land

Location: Juneau, AK

Job Summary:

Voices on the Land: Alaska Literacy Blueprint & Arts Integration provides cultural, literacy, and arts integrated experiences to 2nd - 8th grade students, as well as professional learning opportunities and pathways for educators and artists.

The Voices on the Land program is within the Education Department at Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI). Sealaska Heritage Institute is a Native nonprofit founded in 1980 to perpetuate and enhance Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures of Southeast Alaska. Its goals are to promote cultural diversity and cross-cultural understanding through public services and events. Sealaska Heritage also conducts scientific and public policy research that promotes Alaska Native arts, cultures, history and education statewide.  

The Education intern – Voices on the Land will work within the Voices on the Land program to assist with the coordination and execution of the Voices In-Person and Virtual Summer Camps, as well as the Voices Pre-Conference Teacher Prep Camp. This internship will provide hands-on experience in camp administration, cultural programming, and education support. As the Education intern – Voices of the Land, you will gain skills and knowledge to plan, coordinate, and implement various educational programs and activities. Gain experience supervising and supporting children during camp. Learn to work in a dynamic work setting – in the office and out in the field. Leave with a continued interest in education, or another related field and gain professional experience in both an office space and out in communities. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist with the organization and setup of the Voices In-Person and Virtual Summer Camps.
• Provide support during the Voices Pre-Conference Teacher Prep Camp.
• Coordinate office tasks, including emailing businesses, preparing camp packets, assisting with clerical work, and supporting logistics.
• Collaborate with SHI Education Staff and Teaching Artists in leading cultural and arts activities for students.
• Assist in summer camp setup and takedown, ensuring smooth transitions for all involved.
• Support and engage with students of various ages during camp activities and events.

Required Skills/Abilities:

•  Interest in education and learning

•  Desire to work with children of various ages
•  Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
•  Self-starter who is flexible and can adjust to fast moving schedules
•  Ability to work independently and as a team
•  Able to both collaborate with a team and work independently
•  Ability to meet deadlines
•  Strong written and verbal communication skills
•  Must be currently enrolled in college or a vocational-technical school or a recent graduate (1-2 years) 
•  Must be a Sealaska shareholder, descendant of a shareholder, or spouse of a shareholder
•  Legally authorized to work in the United States

Education and Experience:

• Must be age 18 at time of hire

• Must be currently enrolled in post-secondary school/program or a recent graduate (1-2 years)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred:

•  Major in either education, linguistics, or public administration/Indigenous studies
•  At least a 2.5 GPA
•  Strong written and verbal communication skills
•  Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
•  Strong critical thinking and research skills

Application Process:

• Complete online application at Sealaska.com/careers by January 27, 2025.
• Submit a resume and recent transcript (unofficial) with online application.
• You may be asked to provide proof of your status as a Sealaska shareholder, shareholder descendant, or shareholder spouse.
• You must successfully complete a background check prior to onboarding at Sealaska.

About Sealaska Intern Program

The Sealaska intern program exists to uplift Sealaska shareholders and their descendants pursuing post-secondary education with meaningful career experience, learning opportunities, and a supportive community. Interns explore career interests, grow professional skills, and connect with the unique and vibrant cultures of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people. You will spend the summer with peers who share an Alaska Native heritage, learning from each other and building a community as you venture into your careers. Learn more at sealaska.com/careers/summer-internships.

Working Conditions:

The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to perform computer-based tasks and processing for up to 8 hours, including sitting or standing, mousing, interacting with information on a computer monitor.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds regularly.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Bending or standing as necessary.
• Walking, hiking and paddling.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.