Shareholder Development - Intern - Indigenous Science Education (SHI)

Sealaska/Woocheen Family of Businesses • Juneau, AK

93d

About The Position

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 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. SHI recently 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 now hold classes on harvesting, animal processing, audio and video recording, photography, 3D printing, and much more!

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Major in either education, linguistics, or public administration/Indigenous studies
• At least a 2.5 GPA
• Strong critical thinking and research skills
• Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment

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
• Coordinate with camp staff to plan and lead a culturally responsive activity/session of your choosing for camp attendees
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees