Natural Resources Intern (Ketchikan) - Summer 2026

Job Title: Natural Resources Intern

Location: Ketchikan, Alaska

Job Summary:

Spend the summer in Southeast Alaska as the Natural Resources Intern. You will become part of our natural resources team who sustainably manage Sealaska’s lands. You will spend most of the days working from the Natural Resources office in Ketchikan, gaining on-the-job training in natural resource and land management administration, and working with teams on developing and managing restoration projects and other land-based initiatives. All projects are dependent upon field season schedules and primarily involve working alongside the Natural Resources Lands Manager, General Manager, and other NR staff. You will participate in fieldwork throughout the summer to learn methods and techniques used in habitat restoration and general land management. You’ll engage with people and communities throughout your internship and work to enhance and sustain the Alaskan wilderness.
Sealaska manages 365,000 acres of land in Southeast Alaska. The Natural Resources Intern will be based at the Sealaska office in Ketchikan, AK. You will also travel to other locations on Prince of Wales Island, Hoonah, AK and Juneau, AK.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in the administration of forest management tasks.
• Collaborate with natural resource management professionals in SE Alaska.
• Work on sub-projects within regional community forest partnerships.
• Provide recommendations to supervisors for improving processes specific to land management, both short & long-term.
• Research potential habitat restoration project expansion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Possible Projects:

• Forest treatments planning
• Post-treatment research plot data collection
• Stream restoration
• Salmon habitat surveying
• Forest road condition assessments
• Assist in development of grant proposals for funding support
• Create educational resources and articles about Natural Resources

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to adapt to schedule and environment changes
• Able to both collaborate with a team and work independently
• 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

Education and Experience:

• 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 Skills:

• Major/minor in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or related field or have relevant experience
• First Aid & CPR
• Outdoor Survival Skills
• Comfortable with small boat operation
• At least a 2.5 GPA
• Strong critical thinking and research skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to travel, as needed

Application Process:

• Complete online application at Sealaska.com/careers by January 11, 2026.
• Submit a resume and most recent transcript (unofficial) with online application. Including a cover letter and list of references is optional but strongly recommended.
• Interns must provide copy of a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance for use of company car.
• Be prepared to provide a sample of a class lab project, research, or report.
• You may be asked to provide proof of your status as a Sealaska shareholder, shareholder descendant, or shareholder spouse.
• You must successfully complete a background check prior to onboarding at Sealaska.

About Sealaska Intern Program
The Sealaska intern program exists to uplift Sealaska shareholders and their descendants pursuing post-secondary education with meaningful career experience, learning opportunities, and a supportive community. Interns explore career interests, grow 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. Learn more at sealaska.com/careers/summer-internships.

Working Conditions:

The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• 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.
• Must be able to hike long distances through difficult terrain.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25-50 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.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.
• Occasionally travel may be necessary by small plane, boat, or off-road vehicle to remote work sites under supervision of qualified staff.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Review the Benefits associated with this position: https://www.sealaska.com/benefits/
What To Know
Sealaska and its affiliates do not make job offers without first conducting live in-person or virtual interviews, and they do not conduct interviews by email/text. Please be sure to confirm the legitimacy of all job postings on the sealska.com careers page and https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/sealaska/CANDIDATEPORTAL careers site before sharing any of your personal information.

Hourly Rate: $24.00

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