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Sealaska · 2 months ago

Environmental Sustainability Intern (Tlingit & Haida) - Summer 2026

Juneau, AK

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Sealaska is a regional corporation for Southeast Alaska, and they are seeking an Environmental Sustainability Intern for the summer of 2026. The intern will work with the Environmental & Natural Resources Division to contribute to sustainable waste reduction efforts, including operating a composting program and analyzing data on composting metrics.

Environmental ConsultingGovernmentNatural Resources

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collect and transport organic waste from Tlingit & Haida departments and enterprises

Operate and monitor the in-vessel composting system, including loading feedstock, recording temperatures, and maintaining system logs

Track and analyze data on compost input/output volumes and performance metrics

Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for compost operations and organics pickup routes

Help draft a final report summarizing compost program outcomes, including estimated greenhouse gas reductions and cost savings

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized composting site

Collaborate with Environmental & Natural Resources Division staff to refine operations and document best practices

Support internal outreach and education efforts on sustainable waste management practices

Work outdoors in variable weather conditions and occasionally outside normal business hours, as needed

Develop and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Tribe’s composting and organics collection program

Collect and analyze daily composting data, including volume, temperature, and moisture metrics

Create a Compost Program Summary Report detailing organics collection routes, system efficiency, and opportunities for improvement

Calculate estimated greenhouse gas emission reductions and cost savings from landfill diversion

Support development of signage, training materials, or outreach tools for Tribal departments and enterprises participating in the composting program

Conduct a small-scale assessment of compost quality or end-use applications for Tribal gardens or landscaping

Qualification

Data collectionComposting systemsMicrosoft ExcelEnvironmental scienceAnalytical skillsCommunicationProblem-solvingTeam collaborationOrganizational skills

Required

Strong organizational, data collection, and recordkeeping skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet programs

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Interest in environmental science, composting, or sustainable resource management

Willingness to perform hands-on physical tasks such as lifting, loading, and sorting materials

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

Familiarity with composting systems, recycling, or solid waste management

Experience developing written reports or technical procedures

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Minimum 2.5 GPA

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