Sealaska · 3 months ago
Natural Resources Intern (Hoonah) - Summer 2026
Ketchikan, AK
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerSealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska, managing 365,000 acres of land. They are seeking a Natural Resources Intern to gain hands-on experience in natural resource and land management techniques, working on fieldwork and community forest partnerships during the summer in rural Southeast Alaska.
Environmental ConsultingGovernmentNatural Resources
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform 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
Pre-commercial thinning planning and layout
Post-management research plot data collection
Perform stream restoration projects
Assess fish passages and survey salmon habitats
Assess forest road conditions
Help coordinate and plan activities for Hoonah’s Traditional Food Fair in September
Qualification
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
Must be able to hike long distances through difficult terrain
Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25-50 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
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
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Apple's Impact Accelerator
2022-08-25Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Carrie Goltry Rorem
Chief Financial Officer
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