Shareholder Development - Intern - Contract Procurement (Tlingit & Haida Tribal Business Corporation)

Job Title: Contract Procurement Intern

Location: Remote

Job Summary:

Tlingit and Haida Tribal Business Corporation is seeking a driven and detail-oriented intern to join our team, focusing on supply chain operations and government purchasing processes. In this role, you will gain valuable experience in analyzing supplier performance and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Responsibilities include learning and utilizing purchasing software and approval processes, analyzing options for product purchases, updating databases, generating reports, and working independently while supporting team initiatives.

This internship will provide a comprehensive understanding of government purchasing and supply chain operations. You will develop skills in supplier analysis, cost optimization, and database management, gaining practical insights into procurement strategies within a structured organizational framework.

This opportunity is ideal for students looking to enhance their knowledge of supply chain processes while contributing to meaningful projects that support organizational goals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Learn and utilize purchasing software and approval processes
• Analyze options to identify the best products for purchase
• Evaluate supplier performance and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Update and maintain supply chain databases
• Generate accurate and timely reports to support decision-making
• Work independently while contributing to team initiatives and goals
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Enrolled in a Supply Chain or related field degree program
• Ability to learn purchasing software and approval process
• Ability to analyze best options for product purchase
• Ability to work independently and support of a team
• Ability to update databases and generate reports
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Must be a Sealaska shareholder, descendant of a shareholder, or spouse of a shareholder
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to travel as needed

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:

• At least a 2.5 GPA
• Strong critical thinking and research skills
• Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment

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.