Youth Engagement Intern (Tlingit & Haida) - Summer 2026

Sealaska/Woocheen Family of Businesses • Juneau, AK

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About The Position

Join Tlingit and Haida as the Youth Engagement Specialist intern this summer! You will be part of the Youth Wellness & Prevention team and help build culturally responsive programming for youth of all ages. This internship will give you the opportunity to plan, develop, and implement culturally based summer programs. You will learn how to support and measure academic and social emotional wellbeing of Alaska Native youth that you will work with. You will learn how to design programs and put together budgets for youth engagement programming. Specific projects will include working on Tlingit and Haida’s Haa Latséen: Fitness Concepts, a culturally based fitness course for high school students, and Native Youth Olympics program. This position will take place onsite and in-person at the Tlingit and Haida office in Juneau, AK.

Requirements

• Experience supporting youth
• Interest in creating culturally responsive programming
• Organization skills
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Major in Education, social work, or public health
• Knowledge of Lingit language and culture
• Experience in youth development
• 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

• Support the Tlingit & Haida Youth Wellness & Prevention team in implementation of culturally responsive summer programming.
• Assist in event set up and break down, including lifting boxes or supplies.
• Assist the team in leading activities for youth from grade school to high school.
• Receive training in youth development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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