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 Business, Land Stewardship & Environmental Science, Engineering & Technology, and Community & Culture.

Learn more and apply to be a part of our Sealaska Internship Program below!

Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2026

Apply by January 11th, 2026 to be considered for the first round of application review.

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Summer Internships

Sealaska interns work with our internal departments and partners to gain valuable work experience, offer fresh perspectives, and explore future career opportunities. As an intern, you will be able to apply your education through practical experience in the field and corporate environment. Our internship positions range across various industries and focuses including Business, Land Stewardship & Environmental Science, Engineering & Technology, and Community & Culture.

We kick off our internship program with a week-long orientation and opening convening we call Connect Week. This is an opportunity to have all interns and fellows join together in-person to connect with each other and their ancestral lands before jumping into their summer work. During Connect Week, we invite elders, staff, community members and partners to lead cultural workshops and professional development sessions. The week is packed with exciting activities, outings, and lots of good food. All travel is fully covered to and from Connect Week, and lodging is available too.

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:

Land Stewardship & 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:

Engineering & 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:

Community & Culture Internships

Work with teams dedicated to cultural preservation through language, education, art and archival work. Join our partners dedicated to supporting and uplifting our Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people in Southeast Alaska.

Upcoming Community & Culture Internship positions:

Internship Program Details

Program Requirements:

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)

Program Benefits:

Competitive pay
Networking opportunities
Cultural and career development workshops
Financial literacy and planning sessions
Travel covered
Housing stipend available depending on location

Program Timeline:

January 11th: Intern application review begins
March 9th: All intern applications due
June 14th – 20th: Connect Week in Juneau
June 22nd: First day of intern work
August 21st: Last day of internship

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.

International Fellowship Internship Positions

International Fellowship Program Details:

Program Requirements:

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
Preferred: previously completed at least one year of the Sealaska Internship Program

Program Benefits:

Competitive pay
Networking opportunities
Cultural and career development workshops
Financial literacy and planning sessions
International travel covered
Housing provided

Program Timeline:

January 11th: Application review begins
March 9th: All applications due
June 14th – 20th: Connect Week in Juneau
June 22nd: First day of Fellowship
August 7th: Last day of Fellowship

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Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 Season!

Apply prior to March 9th 2026 to be considered for these exciting opportunities.

For any questions, please contact: intern@sealaska.com

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I have been given so much knowledge, growth, and strength about vital land management and conservation techniques, which are huge stepping stones to my own career, while simultaneously giving back and making a direct impact and difference with my team.

Alyce Baxter, Natural Resources Intern with Sealaska Corporation

Working with staff across different departments reminded me that IT is not just about fixing computers—it is about supporting people and ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed in serving our region’s health needs.

Calista Gallant, IT Intern with SEARHC

I am grateful for this opportunity as it has inspired me to continue reaching my goals and fulfilling my purpose in a career in anthropology. It is a blessing for me to learn these skills in and near my family’s traditional homelands and be surrounded by culture and traditional language in a workspace.

Aurelia Johnson, Archives and Collections Intern with SHI

My experience was amazing; I had a blast in Ireland working with Causeway Geotech. They are an amazing company who cares for their employees and the environment and are passionate about doing their best.

Kuelene Tupou, Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment Fellow with Causeway Geotech Limited

I watched the students engage and learn about their native heritage through singing and talking in the Tlingit language, participating in traditional weaving, drum making, and gathering, many of which were educational experiences for me as well.

Truth Williams, Voices on the Land Intern with SHI

I have seen tribal values reflected in professional setting, which emphasizes the importance of these values… Living these values every day can help anyone become closer to their culture.

Josephine Taylor, co-stewardship intern with Tlingit & Haida