Shareholder Development - Intern - Education for Indigenous Science (SHI)

Job Title: Education – Indigenous Science Intern

Location: Juneau, AK

Job Summary:

As the Education – Indigenous Science Intern, you will support office-based coordination tasks such as emailing businesses, preparing packets for camps, and assisting with clerical and logistical duties. You will also collaborate with SHI education staff on various summer programming activities, including six place-based middle school camps and an overnight high school camp at UAS. Your role will involve supporting camp setup and teardown, working directly with students, and assisting in leading cultural activities for children of various ages during events. Additionally, you will help facilitate courses and workshops held at the Indigenous Science Building (ISB), contributing to a dynamic and engaging learning environment.

The Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, Post-Secondary (STEAMPS) Office 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. As an intern, you will have the opportunity 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.

Recently, we opened the Indigenous Science Building (ISB), which is a place where traditional and western ways of knowing converge to help deepen our understanding of the land we live on. We will soon hold classes on harvesting, animal processing, audio and video recording, photography, 3D printing, and much more!

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Complete training of internal reporting process
• Gain skills and knowledge to plan, coordinate, and implement various educational programs and activities
• Gain experience supervising and supporting children 
• Learn to work in a dynamic work setting – in the office and out in the field
• Interns leave with a continued interest in science, education, or another related field
• They become more interested in sharing and exploring their culture and learn to be a model for others
• Gain professional experience in both an office space and out in communities.

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 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
• Ability to travel, as needed
• 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 lift and carry or otherwise move 40-pound boxes for camps.
• Bending or standing as necessary.
• Light hiking required.

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.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee will also be in an outside camp setting. This includes being outside in forests, at the ocean, and muskeg.

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.