About the role#
This is a part-time, paid internship focused on the revitalization of the Lingít language. You will support the Goldbelt Heritage Foundation by assisting with language documentation, curriculum development, and community programming. This role provides hands-on experience in Indigenous language work and nonprofit operations while offering mentorship from language professionals. This position is grant-funded and limited to a maximum of 500 hours over a 12-month period.
What you'll do#
- Assist with Lingít language classes, workshops, and immersion activities.
- Support language documentation by organizing recordings and helping with transcriptions.
- Prepare and format language learning materials.
- Support intergenerational learning and community cultural gatherings.
- Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, recordkeeping, and file organization.
- Collect data for program tracking and reporting.
- Collaborate with Elders, educators, language experts, and learners.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university.
- Any experience with the Lingít language.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to commit to a set schedule.
- Low-intermediate or higher proficiency in Lingít is preferred.
- Coursework in linguistics, education, Indigenous studies, or languages is helpful.
- Experience with transcription or documentation is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Juneau, Alaska.
- Modality: On-site.
- Pay: $16.00 to $22.00 per hour.
- Status: Part-time, rolling term.
About Goldbelt, Incorporated
Goldbelt, Incorporated is a privately held company based in Juneau, Alaska. Founded in 1974, it operates as an Alaska Native corporation for Tlingit and Haida shareholders. The firm manages a diverse portfolio spanning federal government contracting and commercial sectors. Its subsidiaries provide services in cybersecurity, construction, logistics, and health, alongside operations in tourism and transportation.
How to get in at Goldbelt, Incorporated
Applying early at Goldbelt, Incorporated gives you a distinct advantage before the candidate pool becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first and get seen before the pile grows. Reaching out to the right person often beats applying into a digital queue. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the position or a referral, which materially improves your response rates.
