Summer Internship Program - Nome, AK

About Bering Straits Native Corporation

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is currently seeking qualified summer interns in our Nome office. BSNC is committed to helping prepare tomorrow’s leaders for the workforce by providing a paid 12-week internship to qualified shareholders and descendants. Applicants must be current college students, high school graduates who have been accepted to college or technical school and plan to attend in the fall, or recent college graduates.

Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to be eligible.

Under the direction of the Shareholder Training & Recruitment Supervisor, and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the company, and local, state, and federal laws, this internship position performs assigned duties, consisting of administrative and clerical tasks (or other duties) in support of various programs, executive leaders, managers, and staff.

At the conclusion of the internship program, BSNC Interns will take part in an exit interview. This interview will cover topics such as job knowledge, teamwork, work habits, work quality, and work ethic. It will provide interns with the chance to reflect on their experience, offer feedback, and discuss their performance throughout the internship.

About this position:
Summer Internship – Nome, AK

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide office support functions including word processing, filing, copying, composing a variety of business documents, gathering, and compiling data, proofreading documents, and balancing and coordinating a workload for multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Receive guidance, training, and mentoring from professional personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
• Participate in Intern Program activities such as training sessions, group meetings, intern projects and team building.
• Collaborate directly with supervisor(s), colleague(s) and/or other internal staff in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems.
• Identify problems and implement or recommend solutions.
• Interact respectfully with supervisors, officials, peers, other employees, and the public.
• Learn and adapt to modern technology as it relates to office practices and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Work effectively despite interruptions and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work as directed by supervisor.
• Use a computer/laptop, related software, transcribing equipment, and other standard office equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Applicants must be a BSNC original shareholder or direct lineal descendant.
• Applicants must be a current full-time college student, high school graduate who has been accepted to a college or vocational/technical school and plan to attend in the fall, or a recent college graduate.
• Applicants must have a 2.0 GPA or higher.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Effective verbal and written communication

• Able to follow complex and detailed instructions

• Works independently and collaboratively

• Reliable and punctual

• Strong time management to meet deadlines

• Positive and friendly attitude

Preferred

• N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met…