Sealaska/Woocheen Family of Businesses

Communications Intern - Summer 2026

Juneau, AK (On-site)

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Posted 6 months ago

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Job Summary

Assist in creating and editing Sealaska communications as a student intern, learning brand voice and community storytelling while supporting content across newsletters, website, and social media.

  • Must-have: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Standout: Eligibility as a Sealaska shareholder or descendant and internship focus on Indigenous storytelling.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with communications team to develop content strategy.
  • Learn Sealaska’s brand, tone, and company vision in order to implement marketing and promote Sealaska’s story.
  • Maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of the Sealaska community, including consumers, employees, or interest groups.
  • Engage with internal and external sources for marketing content.
  • Edit or rewrite existing copy as necessary and submit copy for approval by supervisor.
  • Vary language and tone of messages based on audience and medium.
  • Support maintenance, updates, and content changes to the current Sealaska website in collaboration with the communications team.
  • Write print and digital content for newsletters, website, and social media platforms.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Able to both collaborate with a team and work independently
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Studying communications, journalism, business, or marketing
  • Must be 18 years old at time of hire
  • Must be a Sealaska shareholder, descendant of a shareholder, or spouse of a shareholder
  • 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

  • At least a 2.5 GPA
  • Strong critical thinking and research skills
  • Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Website development or website content management experience preferred