Intern – Hawai‘i Public Affairs & Sales (Summer 2027)

Alaska Airlines • Honolulu, HI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hawai‘i Public Affairs & Sales Intern supports Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines’ work in Hawaiʻi through community partnerships, corporate giving, events, communications, and public policy research. Working with the Hawaiʻi public affairs and sales team, the intern gains hands-on experience while helping strengthen relationships with community, government, business, and internal partners.

The internship is based in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, and is for summer 2027. It is full-time for 12 weeks. Candidates who are not already in the internship city will be required to relocate for the internship. The internship is designed to provide skill development and work experience; it does not guarantee a future position with the company.

Requirements

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, political science, public administration, marketing, business, tourism, Hawaiian studies/language, or a related field.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
• Must have achieved junior or higher academic standing at the time of application.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Strong written and verbal communication, research, organization, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and represent the company professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Native Hawaiian culture and/or proficiency in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.
• Knowledge of Hawaiʻi’s communities, government, business environment, and current public policy issues.
• Work experience in public affairs, government, community relations, communications, event planning, Hawaiian studies or language, or a related field.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills, with the confidence to communicate effectively to groups of varying sizes and diverse audiences.
• Interest in aviation, transportation policy, tourism, or community investment.
• Ability to travel internationally and hold a passport.

Responsibilities

• Support public affairs, Hawai‘i sales, government relations, and community and cultural relations projects by coordinating timelines, work plans, budgets, action items, and follow-up.
• Coordinate meetings, community events, partner visits, sales activities, and Native Hawaiian cultural and language programs, including materials, vendor arrangements, travel, and on-site support.
• Research legislation, regulatory developments, community priorities, visitor industry trends, and other business issues, and prepare concise summaries of key findings and potential impacts.
• Provide administrative and project support by maintaining stakeholder lists and calendars, tracking sponsorships and community contributions, processing expenses, organizing project files, and preparing status updates.

Benefits

• Free standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air.
• Travel benefits begin on day one.
• Up to six employee choice travel credits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern