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Sealaska · 2 months ago

Community Outreach Intern (SAWC) - Summer 2026

Juneau, AK

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska, and they are seeking a Community Outreach Intern to work with the Southeast Alaska Watershed Coalition. The intern will develop communication plans, document field work, and create outreach materials to engage local communities in watershed stewardship efforts.

Environmental ConsultingGovernmentNatural Resources

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinate with SAWC team and partners to understand outreach goals and efforts

Travel across Southeast Alaska to meet with tribal stewardship crews

Document field work being done in various communities

Clearly identify target audiences and develop effective outreach methods tailored to each

Gain knowledge and confidence to integrate science, stewardship, and community into communication products

Use creative approaches to develop outreach materials beyond social media

Identify and implement community engagement plans for internal and partner use

Create outreach materials such as handouts, videos, social media for immediate or future use by partners

Help plan and lead a community outreach event

Qualification

Community engagementOutreach materials developmentCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsPhotography skillsVideography skillsGIS tools familiaritySelf-motivatedTime management

Required

Self-motivated and takes initiative to reach out and connect with people

Strong organizational and time management skills

Willing to travel to small, remote communities in southeast Alaska (e.g. on small prop planes and ferries, with limited cell signal, chance of being stranded by weather)

Willing and able to spend time in the field (e.g. navigating uneven forest floor, wading streams) in inclement weather with watershed stewardship workforces

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

Valid driver's license

Must be 18 years old 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

Major or minor in communications, public relations, journalism, or similar

Junior, senior, or recent graduate

Experience developing outreach messaging, materials, and approaches beyond social media for targeted audiences

Photography and/or videography skills

Familiarity with GIS communication tools (e.g., StoryMaps, ArcGIS, or similar)

Company

Sealaska

Founded in 1972, Sealaska has been evolving from a land-management-focused company to a services-focused company with an emphasis on sustainable industries.

Founded in 1972