2025 BSNC Summer Internship Program

Overview

Visit our website at www.beringstraits.com to apply!

 

 

SUMMARY

 

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is currently seeking qualified summer interns for our Anchorage and Nome offices. BSNC is committed to helping prepare tomorrow’s leaders for the workforce by providing paid internships 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 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.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

 

• 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.

Qualifications

 

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

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

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow complex, detailed technical instructions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Ability to follow direction as provided by direct supervisor.
• Must have a positive, friendly attitude and be a team player.

 

DEADLINE: THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 18, 2025, AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

Application and current resume – please fill out the online application and attach your resume to your application at the BSNC Careers Website at www.beringstraits.com.

Current college/technical letter of acceptance. Must be sent to the address below.<