Environmental Intern

Department: Tribal Programs

Program: Environmental

Reports To: Environmental Program Manager

Employment Status: Seasonal

Schedule: Up to 40 Hours

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

This position will work with both the Kenaitze Environmental Program as well as the Cultural Resources Program, spending approximately 50% of their time with each. Interns will work on a variety of environmental projects, especially those focused on local water quality, invasive species and climate change-related issues, and will be involved in a number of subsistence harvesting and Dena'ina cultural knowledge opportunities. 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.

Essential Functions

Works with Environmental and Cultural Resource staff to assist in day-to-day activities of the departments
Participates in weekly meetings and contributes to task planning for the week
Learns about Dena'ina culture and history
Partakes in local water quality monitoring efforts and beach clean-ups and supports the Tribe's campus-wide recycling program
Assists in harvest and preservation of plants and fish
Learns about invasive species identification and participates in planned plant eradication activities
Helps out at educational events designed to promote community outreach and keep the public informed of Kenaitze's environmental and cultural programming and efforts (will on 2-3 occasions involve weekend hours to be discussed in advance)
Participates in archaeological projects
Assists with cultural presentations
Ability to work flexible hours, not to exceed 40 hours per week
Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
Walk (Move, Traverse)
Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
Pushing or Pulling
Repetitive Motion

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

Noise

OSHA Categories

Category II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur

Equipment and Tools

Phone
Computer
File Cabinet
Fax Machine

Travel

Local
In-State

Qualifications

Education

Currently enrolled in High School, or hold a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

No experience necessary

Preferred

Between the ages of 16-24
Understanding of, and appreciation for the Kenaitze Dena'ina culture, history and traditions
Ability to work flexible hours, not to exceed 40 hours per week
Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

Special Skills

Good oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate ability to manage multiple goals, projects and deadlines
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others

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