Alaska Native Heritage Center, Incorporated · 12 hours ago
Cultural Tourism Intern
Anchorage, AK
Internship
Onsite
InternAlaska Native Heritage Center, Incorporated is seeking a Cultural Tourism Intern to support summer programming and activities for visitors. The intern will work under the guidance of Cultural Program Managers and assist in various areas such as admissions, tours, and cultural education.
Museums & Institutions
Responsibilities
Greet guests upon arrival and provide information on cultural programming
Deliver excellent customer service by answering questions and directing guests
Ensure that each coach driver turns in a voucher for their passengers
Maintain the office manual outlining ticketing and admissions staff responsibilities
Assist with end-of-day reconciliation for admissions
Supports retail sales in the Ch’k’iqadi Gallery
Provide support for Facility and Event rentals when necessary
Welcome and greet guests participating in the tour
Share clear and accurate information about Alaska Native traditions, history of the major regions, and village sites
Ensure guest comfort and safety during the tour
Handle sensitive questions regarding Alaska Native history and culture with professionalism, educating guests as needed
Monitor tour groups, ensuring they stay together and avoid damaging property
Facilitate educational opportunities that highlight traditional Alaska Native subsistence, arts, plants, hunting, dancing, storytelling, and games
Provide Alaskan Map introductions
Provide ANHC Overviews
Participate in dance performances or games demonstrations
Perform additional duties assigned to support business needs
Qualification
Required
Passion for ANHC's mission and values and a desire to learn more about Alaska Native Culture and history
Must be currently enrolled as a high school student
Resume
Personal biography which includes information about: you, parents, grandparents, village(s) your family is from, town you were raised in, cultural affiliation, hobbies, and school. (200 words or less)
One letter of recommendation
Preferred
Copy or photo of Tribal ID Card or Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)
Photo of yourself
Company
Alaska Native Heritage Center, Incorporated
The Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC), one of America's Cultural Treasures, preserves & strengthens the traditions, languages, & art of Alaska’s Native Peoples.
Founded in 1987
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase