Shareholder Development - Intern - Corporate Governance & Leadership

Sealaska/Woocheen Family of Businesses • Juneau, AK

93d

About The Position

Sealaska is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support the Corporate Secretaries Department at our headquarters in Juneau, Alaska. This internship offers a unique opportunity to engage in the governance operations of an Alaska Native Corporation while contributing to meaningful initiatives, including board support, shareholder communication, digital records management, and Indigenous language revitalization. Sealaska is committed to strengthening governance through education and training, including an upcoming push for all Board of Directors members and Corporate Secretaries staff to complete Robert’s Rules of Order training. The intern may play a supporting role in coordinating and promoting this initiative. The role includes logistical support for the Board of Directors, file system cleanup, and travel to remote and urban communities in Alaska as well as out-of-state locations such as Seattle. Transportation will include customary Southeast Alaska travel modes such as ferries, small planes, and commercial flights.

Requirements

• 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
• Must be 18 years of age at time of hire
• Must be currently enrolled in post-secondary school/program or a recent graduate (1-2 years)

Nice To Haves

• Have taken courses in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Alaska Native Studies, Public Policy, or related fields
• At least a 2.5 GPA
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital file systems
• Interest in Indigenous governance and language revitalization

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical support during board meetings
• Assist in preparing and distributing meeting agendas, packets, and minutes
• Prepare and distribute shareholder communication materials for meetings and events
• Assist in the management of Sealaska’s Language Endowment Fund
• Maintain and organize governance archives and records
• Conduct research on governance best practices, corporate policies, and Indigenous-led organizations
• Help reorganize the digital archives filing system
• Travel to Alaska communities and out-of-state locations such as Seattle to support board or shareholder events
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees