Internships
As a Sealaska intern or international fellow, you have opportunities to explore your career interests, grow your professional skills and connect with the unique and vibrant cultures of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people. You will spend the summer with peers who share an Alaska Native heritage, learning from each other and building a community as you venture into your careers.
Sealaska internships and fellowships are offered with our companies and teams as well as partner organizations. Each summer, internships include Land Stewardship and Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology, Culture and Social Work and Business.
Our 2026 summer internship positions are now available. Learn more and apply to be a part of our Sealaska Internship Program below!
Summer Internships
Business Internships
Apply your business acumen to our finance, accounting, human resources and communications teams at Sealaska and our partner companies. You will be a valuable part of the team to drive real growth.
Upcoming Business Internship positions:
- Corporate Governance & Board Operations Intern with Sealaska Corporation
- Philanthropy & Development Intern with Spruce Root
- HR Intern with Tlingit & Haida Tribal Business Corporation
- Marketing Intern with Resource Data
- Finance Intern with SEARHC
Land Stewardship and Environmental Internships
Join our land stewardship and environmental technician teams in the field this summer. Apply your love of the outdoors to help Sealaska manage its land resources or perform environmental remediation tasks across job sites.
Upcoming Land Stewardship & Environmental Internship positions:
- Natural Resources Intern with Sealaska Corporation
- Surface Water Monitoring Intern with Sealaska Corporation
- Underwater Anthropology Intern with Sealaska Heritage Institute
- Fisheries Technician Intern with United States Forest Service
- Greenhouse & Farmer’s Market Coordinator Intern with Hoonah Indian Association
Engineering and Technology Internships
As a student pursuing a STEM-focused degree, come apply your natural curiosity to one of our engineering, construction management or technology internships. Interns have the opportunity to join our teams to apply their knowledge and help us solve problems facing the environment.
Upcoming Engineering & Technology Internship positions:
- Construction Project Management Intern with Sealaska Corporation
- Construction Site Superintendent Intern with Sealaska Corporation
- Cyber Security Intern with Sealaska Corporation
- IT Intern with SEARHC
Cultural Preservation and Social Work Internships
Work with teams dedicated to cultural preservation through language, art and archival work. Join our partners dedicated to supporting and uplifting our Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people in Southeast Alaska.
Upcoming Cultural Preservation & Community Internship positions:
- Archives and Collections Intern with Sealaska Heritage Institute
- Language, People, and Place Intern with Sealaska Heritage Institute
- Raven Writes Education Intern with Sealaska Heritage Institute
- Indigenous Science Education Intern with Sealaska Heritage Institute
- Youth Engagement Intern with Tlingit & Haida
Internship Program Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Sealaska shareholder, descendant of a shareholder, or spouse of a shareholder
- At least 18 years of age by start date
- At least a 2.5 GPA
- Must be currently enrolled in college or a vocational-technical school or a recent graduate (1-2 years) and have completed one year of school by the start date
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong critical thinking and research skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to both collaborate with a team and work independently
- Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to travel, as needed
International Fellowship Program
Explore your career interests at one of Sealaska’s international businesses this summer! Sealaska Abroad offers shareholders who are currently pursuing post-secondary education or have graduated the opportunity to experience a growing industry with international reach. The program emphasizes leadership development, where participants engage in career mentorship and inclusion training to navigate and succeed in diverse business environments.
Students accepted into this fellowship program must be willing and able to commit to the program timeline and travel internationally. Travel and accommodation during the fellowship will be arranged on your behalf.
Upcoming International Fellowship Internship positions:
- Carbon Research Analyst Fellow – New England Seafood International, United Kingdom
- Geophysical Survey Fellow – Scantech Geoscience, Ireland
- Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment Fellow – Causeway Geotech, Northern Ireland
- Geotechnical Engineer Fellow – Causeway Geotech, Northern Ireland
- Marketing Fellow – New England Seafood International, United Kingdom
International Fellowship Program Requirements
Minimum qualifications:
- Sealaska shareholder, descendant of a shareholder or spouse of a shareholder
- At least 20 years of age by start date
- At least a 2.5 GPA
- Must be currently enrolled in college or a vocational-technical school or a recent graduate (1-2 years) with at least one year of schooling completed
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Note: Some roles may have more technical requirements than others. Additional minimum qualifications are located in each job description.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previously completed at least one year of the Sealaska Internship Program
- Strong critical thinking and research skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to both collaborate with a team and work independently
- Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to travel, as needed
