Shareholder Development - Intern - Corporate Governance & Leadership

Job Title: Corporate Governance & Leadership Intern

Location: Juneau, AK

Job Summary:

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.

Duties/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 achieves 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.

Possible Projects/Deliverables:

• Create a comprehensive timeline of Sealaska’s history of resolutions, motions, board members, etc. to be used as an educational resource for internal and external uses - Examples could include newsletter articles, training videos, art installation, webpage, etc.
• Coordinate and promote new training program for Board of Directors and Corporate Secretaries staff

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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

Education and Experience:

• 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)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Skills:

• 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.

Application Process

• Complete online application at Sealaska.com/careers by January 11, 2026.
• Submit a resume and recent transcript (unofficial) with online application.
• You may be asked to provide proof of your status as a Sealaska shareholder, shareholder descendant, or shareholder spouse.
• You must successfully complete a background check prior to onboarding at Sealaska.

About Sealaska Intern Program
The Sealaska intern program exists to uplift Sealaska shareholders and their descendants pursuing post-secondary education with meaningful career experience, learning opportunities, and a supportive community. Interns explore career interests, grow professional skills, and connect with the unique and vibrant cultures of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people. You will spend the summer with peers who share an Alaska Native heritage, learning from each other and building a community as you venture into your careers. Learn more at sealaska.com/careers/summer-internships.

Working Conditions:

The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to perform computer-based tasks and processing for up to 8 hours, including sitting or standing, mousing, and interacting with information on a computer monitor.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds regularly.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Bending or standing as necessary.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Review the Benefits associated with this position: https://www.sealaska.com/benefits/
What To Know
Sealaska and its affiliates do not make job offers without first conducting live in-person or virtual interviews, and they do not conduct interviews by email/text. Please be sure to confirm the legitimacy of all job postings on the sealska.com careers page and https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/sealaska/CANDIDATEPORTAL careers site before sharing any of your personal information.

Hourly Rate: $24.00

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