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Sealaska · 3 weeks ago

Fisheries Technician Intern (USFS) - Summer 2026

Sealaska Corporation, One Sealaska Plaza, Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$24/hr - $24/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Sealaska is an Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska, and they are seeking a Fisheries Technician Intern for the summer of 2026. The intern will work with the Ecosystems Team at the U.S. Forest Service Sitka Ranger District, learning about salmon and fisheries while conducting various fieldwork tasks, including operating a fish weir and collecting biological data.

Environmental ConsultingGovernmentNatural Resources

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and operate a salmon weir

Collect biological data from fish

Collect fisheries ecology data

Learn to operate small skiffs

Earn a Forest Service snorkel certification

Receive Bear and firearm safety training

Learn about and experience remote fieldwork

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Fisheries knowledgeField data collectionOperating outboard motorboatsSwimTeam collaborationCommunication skillsCritical thinkingAdaptability

Required

Interest in salmon and fisheries

Interest in living in remote places with a small, diverse crew with limited contact with others

Must be able to swim

Willing and able to work outdoors in inclement weather and on challenging terrain

Able to both collaborate with a team and work independently

You will need a valid driver's license to drive company vehicles

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

Must be age 18 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 lift and carry or otherwise move 40 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

Must be able to perform computer-based tasks and processing for up to 8 hours, including sitting or standing, mousing, interacting with information on a computer monitor

Preferred

Study in the field of fisheries

Flexibility to work outside of normal work hours and travel within Southeast communities, as needed

Previous firearm experience

At least a 2.5 GPA

Strong critical thinking and research skills

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

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