2025 BSNC Summer Internship Program

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.

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 - 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:

1. 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.
2. Current college/technical letter of acceptance. Must be sent to the address below.
3. Current unofficial copy of college / technical transcript(s). Must be sent to the address below.
4. Provide a professional reference from within the last four years. It must be a professional reference i.e., teacher, counselor, or job supervisor. Contact information must be sent to the address below.
5. Complete Essay, see below for essay questions. Must be sent to the address below.
6. Proof of BSNC shareholder or descendant status by submitting a family tree document and legal documents including, but not limited to, birth certificates linking the applicant to a BSNC original shareholder. Please contact BSNC’s Shareholder Development department for documents. Must be sent to the address below.

Application submission: Once you have completed the application online, submit the required requested documents above to the BSNC Shareholder Development department. If you already have these documents on file with the Beringia Settlement Trust scholarship program, you may complete a Release of Information (ROI) to allow BSNC to access such documents.

ESSAY QUESTIONS

We would like to learn a little more about you. On a separate document please provide us with a two (2) page, double-spaced essay answering the following prompts. (Note: Returning interns should refer to the set of questions at the bottom of this section)

1. Tell us about yourself and what motivated you to apply for the BSNC Summer Internship Program. Share insights into your academic and professional journey, highlighting key experiences that have shaped your aspirations.

2. Describe your professional area of interest and how the BSNC Summer Internship Program aligns with your career goals. How do you envision this internship contributing to your overall career development?

3. In what ways do you believe your academic background and current skills make you a strong candidate for the BSNC Summer Internship Program? Provide specific examples of coursework, projects, or experiences that have prepared you for success in this internship.

4. As a shareholder or descendant, what unique perspectives or experiences do you bring to the BSNC community? How do you think your cultural background will enrich your contributions to the internship program and the organization as a whole?

5. How do you feel your role as an intern can impact BSNC’s mission statement?

6. What are you looking forward to most as you prepare yourself for an internship?

Questions for returning intern applicants (Does not apply to new internship candidates)

As a returning Intern, we would like to know more about you and how you developed in your career and during school.

1. Tell us about yourself and what motivated you to re-apply for the BSNC Summer Internship Program. Share insights into your academic and professional journey, highlighting key experiences that have shaped your aspirations.

2. Describe your professional area of interest and how the BSNC Summer Internship Program aligns with your career goals. How do you envision this internship contributing to your overall career development?

3. Since your last internship with BSNC, please share how you have used your experience and knowledge gained through the program at school or in your personal life.

4. As a returning applicant, how would you use your experience to mentor new interns in the program?

5. What strengths, weaknesses, and skills have you discovered about yourself through your internship at BSNC? What was your favorite aspect of this internship that helped you identify those skills?

Please submit all required documents listed above and essay to,  SHTraining@bsnc.net, before April 18, 2025.

Or mail to the following mailing address:

Bering Straits Native Corporation

ATTN: Shareholder Development Department

3301 C St. Ste. 100

Anchorage, AK 99503

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, candidates may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results. Reliable transportation to and from work and residential accommodations at the work location are required.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.