Communications Intern - Summer 2026

Sealaska/Woocheen Family of Businesses • Juneau, AK

17h

About The Position

Bring Sealaska’s brand to life through storytelling this summer. From highlighting Sealaska’s impact through its businesses to crafting posts for social media channels, the Sealaska Communications Intern will support Sealaska’s communications team with content development. You will gain experience copywriting for web stories and conducting social media analysis. You will also learn about Sealaska’s shareholder engagement strategy and support outreach activities. The intern may have the opportunity to travel to our tribal communities throughout the Southeast Alaska region.

Requirements

• Able to both collaborate with a team and work independently
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Studying communications, journalism, business, or marketing
• Must be 18 years old at time of hire
• Must be a Sealaska shareholder, descendant of a shareholder, or spouse of a shareholder
• Must be currently enrolled in post-secondary school/program or a recent graduate (1-2 years)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• At least a 2.5 GPA
• Strong critical thinking and research skills
• Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to travel as needed
• Website development or website content management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with communications team to develop content strategy.
• Learn Sealaska’s brand, tone, and company vision in order to implement marketing and promote Sealaska’s story.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of the Sealaska community, including consumers, employees, or interest groups.
• Engage with internal and external sources for marketing content.
• Edit or rewrite existing copy as necessary and submit copy for approval by supervisor.
• Vary language and tone of messages based on audience and medium.
• Support maintenance, updates, and content changes to the current Sealaska website in collaboration with the communications team.
• Write print and digital content for newsletters, website, and social media platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed