Environmental Intern - Kenaitze Tribal Member Only

About the position This is a part-time, seasonal summer position, working 20 hours per week from June through August. The intern will work with Kenaitze's Environmental Program Manager on a variety of environmental projects, especially those focused on local water quality, including both ocean and river sampling, recycling and climate change-related issues. The Internship Program placements offer an educational experience, opportunities to build on job skills, career readiness, and gain exposure to the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's services and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Environmental Program Manager with day-to-day activities of the department
• Attends weekly meetings and contributes to task planning for the week
• Takes part in weekly ocean acidification sampling and a 1/2 day summer sampling event as part of Kenai Watershed Forum's water quality monitoring program
• Helps out at educational events designed to promote community outreach and keep the public informed of Kenaitze's environmental programming and efforts (will on 1-2 occasions involve weekend hours to be discussed in advance)
• Supports community beach clean-up held in early August
• Participates in Kenaitze's glass and aluminum and e-waste recycling program
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in High School, or hold a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• No experience necessary
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple goals, projects and deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
• This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

Nice-to-haves

• Between the ages of 16-24
• Understanding of, and appreciation for the Kenaitze Dena'ina culture, history and traditions
• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
• Ability to work flexible hours, not to exceed 20 hours per week
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire

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