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Lingit Language Program Intern

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Goldbelt Heritage Foundation

Juneau, AK (In Person)

Part-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/7/2026

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Job Description

Lingit Language Program Intern Goldbelt Heritage Foundation United States, Alaska, Juneau 1 Sealaska Plaza (Show on map) Jun 03, 2026 Lingit Language Program Intern Job Locations US-AK-Juneau Requisition
ID 2026-19750
# of Openings 1 Category (Portal Searching) Linguist Overview Goldbelt Heritage Foundation (GHF) is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and revitalizing the culture, language, and ways of knowing of the Tlingit people of Southeast Alaska. Through educational programming, language revitalization, arts, and community collaboration, GHF fosters Indigenous knowledge and strengthens cultural identity for current and future generations.
Position Summary:
The Lingit Language Program Intern is a paid, part-time internship opportunity designed for college students interested in Indigenous language revitalization, education, linguistics, or Alaska Native Studies. The intern will support the GHF Lingit Language Department with program coordination, language documentation, curriculum support, and community-based language activities. This internship emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship, and professional development while contributing meaningfully to ongoing language revitalization efforts. This position is 100% grant-funded, contingent upon continued funding across multiple sources.
Responsibilities Essential Job Functions:
Language Program Support Assist with Lingit language classes, workshops, and immersion activities Support language documentation efforts, including organizing recordings and transcription assistance Help prepare and format language learning materials Language & Community Engagement Support intergenerational language learning activities Assist with community language events and cultural gatherings Engage respectfully with Lingit cultural knowledge Administrative & Project Support Assist with scheduling, recordkeeping, and file organization Support data collection for program tracking and reporting Collaborate on special projects as assigned Learning Objectives & Professional Development Gain experience in Indigenous language revitalization Learn community-based language documentation practices Develop professional nonprofit skills Receive mentorship from language professionals Community & Cultural Integration Work collaboratively with Elders, local educators, language experts, speakers, learners, and supporters Assist in coordinating community events, language gatherings, and language initiatives
Qualifications Necessary Skills & Knowledge:
Strong organizational skills Ability to commit to scheduled hours
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a college or university Any experience with the Lingit language
Desired Qualifications:
Low-intermediate or higher proficiency in the Lingit language Coursework in linguistics, education, Indigenous studies, or languages Experience with transcription or documentation
Internship Parameters:
Maximum of 500 hours over 12 months Flexible scheduling, start and end dates Paid internship; no guarantee of future employment Willing to work with the reporting requirements of the college to facilitate credit-earning The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $22.00 hourly.