NANA Works Program Summer Intern

Job Description

NANA Works Program Summer Intern | NANA Regional Corporation, Inc.

The Tone:
This is an internship at NANA Regional Corporation, Inc., located in Anchorage, AK. NANA Regional Corporation is dedicated to enhancing the lives of its Iñupiat shareholders through economic growth and cultural preservation. The NANA Works program specifically focuses on fostering professional development, cultural learning, and overall well-being for its shareholder community. This internship provides vital support to the NANA Works program, enabling the successful execution of initiatives that directly benefit shareholders and contribute to their growth and success within the NANA family.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Anchorage, AK
• Mission: To assist and support the activities of the NANA Works program, ensuring successful events and administrative functions that benefit NANA shareholders.
• Tech Stack: Talent Bank software, MS Teams, SharePoint, artificial intelligence, MS Office.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Coordination: Assist with the planning and logistical coordination for public events, special projects, and external entities, managing details such as participant accommodation, transportation, facilities, catering, and signage.
• Data & Software Management: Learn to navigate and effectively utilize specialized software like the Talent Bank for career path exploration, resource referral, resume/cover letter creation, documenting case notes, and generating key performance indicator reports.
• Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative assistance, including maintaining and organizing files, scanning/copying/printing documents, making outgoing calls, and processing expense reports.
• Collaborative Engagement: Attend and contribute to meetings with various NANA departments, external partners, and potential vendors, assisting with material facilitation, taking meeting minutes, and supporting follow-up actions.
• Professional & Cultural Immersion: Participate in weekly intern events designed for professional development, cultural learning, and wellness, and shadow NANA Works and Shareholder Relations staff to gain a broad understanding of departmental operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be a NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. shareholder or a direct descendant, aged 18 or older, and currently enrolled full-time in college or vocational school with at least one completed semester of postsecondary education.
• Experience: No specific prior work experience is required, but a willingness to actively learn and develop interpersonal, communication, organizational, and administrative skills is essential.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality, effective oral and written communication, strong organizational skills, sound judgment, attention to customer service, and the capacity to multitask and act professionally under pressure.
• Bonus: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.