Lands & Leasing Intern

Reports to:                  Technical Lands Manager

Status:                         Intern/Seasonal   

Classification:              Non-Exempt 

Location:                     Unalaska, Alaska

Department:                Lands

Rate of pay:                $25.00 per hour

Start Mid May:            12 weeks duration

Summary of Position

We are seeking an organized and efficient Lands & Leasing Department intern with an eye for detail and accuracy, to join our team.

Functions

• The Lands Department Intern will learn about OC Lands, permitted recreation on OC Lands, and how to engage with cruise ship visitors to Unalaska and Amaknak Islands.
• They will learn about issues like erosion control and contaminated lands clean-up projects taking place in the community, as well as getting their hands dirty with the annual spring event when we give away baby trees to shareholders and community members.
• They will learn about how the Lands Department works with other OC departments like IT, Leasing, Maintenance, and the WWII Visitor Center, as well as local entities like OptimERA, the Museum of the Aleutians, USAFV, the City, and the Qawalangin Tribe. They will participate in set up activities of annual events like OC’s annual meeting and the Qawalangin Tribe’s Camp Qungaayux^.
• Duties and projects: Learn to do Land Use Permit processing and database maintenance, shadow and contribute to general archiving and digitizing projects, large format scanning and printing. Opportunities to chaperone guided hikes and outdoor recreation events. Work with the Maintenance and Administrative teams to plan and set up special events like Camp Qungaayux^ and the OC annual meeting.
  
  

Must have or have the ability to obtain and retain a valid Alaska Driver’s License before starting work as well as possess and maintain a good driving record free of any DUI or other major driving infractions.