Shareholder Development - Intern - Black Seaweed Ethnography Assistant (SHI)

Job Title: Black Seaweed Ethnography Assistant Intern

Location: Juneau, AK

Job Summary:

Gain hands-on experience and exposure to a unique research project with Dr. Monteleone this summer. The research project is learning to build an ethnographic record of how, where, and why black seaweed is important across Southeast Alaska. As a Black Seaweed Ethnography Assistant Intern, you will assist in helping to transcribe meeting notes and field observations using Atlas.ti. You will have the opportunity to observe these activities firsthand, gaining valuable insights into the research process. Additional tasks will be assigned to keep you engaged and involved in various aspects of the project, contributing to a deeper understanding of the cultural and ecological significance of black seaweed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Transcribe and code using Atlas.ti
• Observe the research process
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Detail orientated
• Expressed interest in learning about Southeast Alaska culture
• Able to both collaborate with a team and work independently

• Ability to meet deadlines
• 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:

• Experience transcribing and good typing skills
• Experience with AI transcriptions
• 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 and Physical Demands:

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.

Physicaldemands:

• 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.

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.