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Sealaska · 3 months ago

Natural Resources Intern (Ketchikan) - Summer 2026

Ketchikan, AK

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska, and they are seeking a Natural Resources Intern for the summer of 2026. The intern will assist in the sustainable management of Sealaska’s lands, participate in fieldwork, and collaborate with professionals in natural resource management while gaining hands-on experience in habitat restoration and land management.

Environmental ConsultingGovernmentNatural Resources

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist in the administration of forest management tasks

Collaborate with natural resource management professionals in SE Alaska

Work on sub-projects within regional community forest partnerships

Provide recommendations to supervisors for improving processes specific to land management, both short & long-term

Research potential habitat restoration project expansion

Performs other duties as assigned

Forest treatments planning

Post-treatment research plot data collection

Stream restoration

Salmon habitat surveying

Forest road condition assessments

Assist in development of grant proposals for funding support

Create educational resources and articles about Natural Resources

Qualification

Natural Resources ManagementHabitat RestorationForestryEnvironmental ScienceOutdoor Survival SkillsSmall Boat OperationCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Required

Valid Driver's License

Ability to adapt to schedule and environment changes

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

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/minor in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or related field or have relevant experience

First Aid & CPR

Outdoor Survival Skills

Comfortable with small boat operation

At least a 2.5 GPA

Strong critical thinking and research skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment

Ability to travel, as needed

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