This week is the last week to get your internship application in!

Kawerak’s 10 & 12 week paid internship program is available to Alaskan Native/Native Americans, who have completed their Junior/Senior year of High School, and/or who are pursuing higher education from a post-secondary college. Kawerak Higher Education Scholarship recipients will receive placement priority.

Program Overview

  • Competitive paid internship – $25 per hour for post-secondary interns, $20 per hour for high school interns
  • Successful applicants must have a 2.0 GPA or higher
  • Work site placement available at Kawerak in Nome or in the Bering Strait region (your home community)
  • Full time work schedule, 37.5 hours a week, for 10 – 12 weeks (May through August)
  • Interns are expected to secure their own housing and accommodations during program
  • Required leadership and skill building sessions

Internship Application

The completed application packet must be received or post-marked by Friday March 31st  and include the following documents:

  • Signed Kawerak Internship Application
  • Current copy of college/technical transcript(s) from the previous semester
  • One current professional reference letter (examples include: professor, employer, advisor)
  • Current Resume
  • Short Biography (Sample)

Application materials may be emailed to:
Clarissa Eide,  at
ceide@kawerak.org or fax to: (907) 308-6657.