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

Job Title: Proposal Intern

Location: Remote

Job Summary:

Tlingit and Haida Tribal Business Corporation is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Business Development team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in business development and proposal writing, particularly in the context of government contracts. Responsibilities include reviewing government-issued Requests for Proposals (RFPs), proofreading proposals prior to submission, and coordinating color team reviews for live proposals.

This internship will provide a deeper understanding of business development processes, proposal writing techniques, and the requirements for securing government contracts. Interns will gain practical experience in analyzing RFPs, creating compliant proposals, and navigating the complexities of government procurement.

This position is ideal for students looking to build foundational skills in business development while contributing to meaningful projects that support organizational success.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review RFPs released by government agencies to identify key requirements and opportunities.
• Proofread and edit proposals to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with guidelines.
• Coordinate and facilitate color team reviews for live proposals.
• Support the proposal development process by organizing and managing documentation.
• Collaborate with team members to develop high-quality submissions that meet deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant tools
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• 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

Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 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:

• Previous internship or work experience in business development or proposal writing (preferred but not required).  
• 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.