Surface Water Monitoring Intern - Summer 2026

Job Title: Surface Water Monitoring Intern

Location: Los Alamos, NM 

Job Summary:
As the Surface Water Monitoring Intern, you will receive hands-on experience in environmental monitoring and remediation. You’ll collaborate on team projects to enhance professional skills while gaining practical expertise in surface water sampling, gage station operation and maintenance, stormwater monitoring, and erosion prevention structure development. Responsibilities include managing environmental data through collection, interpretation, and reporting, as well as assisting with equipment maintenance and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental protocols. This opportunity provides valuable training in environmental remediation and equips the intern with skills essential for a career in environmental science or related fields. 
 
There will be 2 interns hired for this position.   

Duties/Responsibilities:
•    Conduct surface water sampling and assist with the operation and maintenance of gage stations. 
•    Participate in stormwater monitoring activities and support the development and surveying of erosion prevention structures. 
•    Collect, manage, and interpret environmental data, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. 
•    Adhere to safety standards and environmental protocols in all field and office activities. 
•    Perform other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 
•    Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel. 
•    Willingness and eagerness to spend time outdoors, primarily in field settings. 
•    Able to both collaborate with a team and work independently 
•    Ability to meet deadlines 
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills 
•    Must be a Sealaska shareholder, descendant of a shareholder, or spouse of a shareholder 
•    Legally authorized to work in the United States 
•    Ability to travel as needed 

Education and Experience: 
•    Must be 18 years of age at time of hire 
•    Must be currently enrolled in post-secondary school/program or a recent graduate (1-2 years)  
•    Legally authorized to work in the United States 
•    Legally authorized to work in the United States 

Preferred:
•    STEM Fields (Geology, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental or Civil Engineering) 
•    At least a 2.5 GPA 
•    Strong critical thinking and research skills 
•    Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment 

Application Process
•    Complete online application at Sealaska.com/careers by January 11, 2026. 
•    Submit a resume and recent transcript (unofficial) with online application. 
•    You may be asked to provide proof of your status as a Sealaska shareholder, shareholder descendant, or shareholder spouse. 
•    You must successfully complete a background check prior to onboarding at Sealaska. 

About Sealaska Intern Program  
The Sealaska intern program exists to uplift Sealaska shareholders and their descendants pursuing post-secondary education with meaningful career experience, learning opportunities, and a supportive community. Interns explore career interests, grow professional skills, and connect with the unique and vibrant cultures of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people. You will spend the summer with peers who share an Alaska Native heritage, learning from each other and building a community as you venture into your careers. Learn more at sealaska.com/careers/summer-internships. 
 
Working Conditions: 
The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
Physical Demands:  
•    Must be able to perform computer-based tasks and processing for up to 8 hours, including sitting or standing, mousing, and interacting with information on a computer monitor. 
•    Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds regularly. 
•    Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  
•    Bending or standing as necessary. 
 
Work Environment:  
•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. 
 
This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.