Social Science Internship OPPORTUNITY

Internship, Kawerak Ice Seal and Walrus Project

I am looking for a college student from the region to do an internship with our Ice Seal and Walrus Project. The Ice Seal and Walrus Project involves 9 communities in the Bering Strait region, and we have worked with elders and active hunters to make maps of habitat and subsistence use areas and to document traditional knowledge. Now we are analyzing and writing up results so that we can bring them back to communities.

I am looking for someone who can work independently and who has an interest in traditional environmental knowledge, seals and walruses, environmental change, and outreach. The primary duty will be to help analyze interview data on ice seals and walruses from one participating community and write it up as an attractive booklet that includes pictures and maps. Training will be provided.

I am open to students from any major, and it could provide practical experience in graphic design, education/outreach, social science, resource management, and environmental policy, among other fields. If a student has GIS experience there will be opportunities to make maps.

The internship dates are flexible, I am looking for someone to work 4-6 weeks anytime from May-August.

Please feel free to contact me with questions: lray@kawerak.org or 443-4262.

Lily Ray

KAWERAK POSITION DESCRIPTION

DIVISION: Natural Resources

JOB TITLE: Social Science Intern

POSITION STATUS: Temporary, Full Time

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt

PAY SCALE GRADE: 8-9-10

REPORTS TO: Social Scientist

BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Assist the Social Science Program in the collection of Traditional Knowledge and other information from communities in the Bering Strait region.

2) Conduct historical research.

3) Participate in interviews, focus groups and meetings.

4) Assist with the analysis of information collected through interviews.

5) Enter data utilizing computer software.

6) Write a report and present it orally to the public at the conclusion of the internship.

7) Other duties as assigned by the Social Scientist.

QUALIFICATION:

1) Must possess effective writing and oral communication skills. GED or higher preferred.

2) Effective organizational and records management skills required.

3) Must be willing to travel in the region.

4) Computer keyboarding and office skills required. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Windows, Excel and internet skills required. Knowledge of Access preferred.

Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 Approved (4-11-11)

Interested individuals may contact Human Resources with questions at 907-443-5231.

Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s website at www.kawerak.org or by contacting Human Resources at 907-443-5231. Applications may be faxed to Kawerak Human Resources at 907-443-4443 or sent via email to personnel@kawerak.org.