Raven Writes Education Intern; SHI - Summer

Position: Raven Writes Education Intern (SHI) - Summer 2026
Job Title:

Raven Writes Education Intern

Location:

Juneau, AK - Sealaska Heritage Institute

Job Summary:

Raven Writes:
Expanding Culturally Responsive Writing Instruction Throughout Southeast Alaska (RWE) is a place-based, culturally sustaining program with a K-5th grade curriculum in writing instruction. RWE provides summer and spring break camps, harvesting workshops for educators and explicit writing professional development for educators in several communities throughout the region. The RWE curriculum encompasses the Science of Writing while being rooted in indigenous harvesting, foods and subsistence activities.

The Raven Writes program is within the Education Department at Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI). Sealaska Heritage Institute is a Native nonprofit founded in 1980 to perpetuate and enhance Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures of Southeast Alaska. Its goals are to promote cultural diversity and cross-cultural understanding through public services and events. Sealaska Heritage also conducts scientific and public policy research that promotes Alaska Native arts, cultures, history and education statewide.

The Education intern - Raven Writes will work within the Raven Writes program to assist with the coordination and execution of the Raven Writes Summer Camps, as well as the Summer Writing Seminar for teachers. This internship will provide hands-on experience in camp administration, cultural programming, and education support. As the Education intern, you will gain skills and knowledge to plan, coordinate, and implement various educational programs and activities.

Gain experience supervising and supporting children during camp. Learn to work in a dynamic work setting - in the office and out in the field. Leave with a continued interest in education, or another related field and gain professional experience in both an office space and out in communities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Assist with the organization and set up of the Summer Camps and Writing Seminar
• Provide support during the Culturally Responsive Education conference in the first week of August, where Raven Writes contractors, teachers and staff will be presenting and supporting.
• Coordinate office tasks, including emailing businesses, preparing camp packets, supplies, assisting with clerical work, and supporting logistics.
• Collaborate with SHI Education Staff and SERRC team in leading cultural and arts activities for students.
• Assist in summer camp setup and takedown, ensuring smooth transitions for all involved.
• Support and engage with students of various ages during camp activities and events.
• Coordinate with camp staff to plan and lead a culturally responsive activity/session of your choosing for camp attendees
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Interest in education and learning
• Desire to work with children of various ages
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Self-starter who is flexible and can adjust to fast moving schedules
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Able to both collaborate with a team and work independently
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be currently enrolled in college or a vocational-technical school or a recent graduate (1-2 years)
• 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:
• Major in either education, linguistics, or public administration/Indigenous studies.
• At least a 2.5 GPA
• Strong critical thinking and research skills
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
Application Process
• Complete online application at  by January 11, 2026.
• Submit a resume and recent transcript (unofficial) with online application.
• You may be asked to provide proof of your status as a Sealaska shareholder,…