High School Intern

Qualifications

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The work is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying items weighing less than twenty-five pounds. This position may require attendance at local community events for outreach purposes yet will require no travel outside of Fairbanks North Star Borough. This position always requires supervision and will be closely supported by staff, with no independent work performed outside the office setting. This position will not be permitted to operate company vehicles.

Physical Demands: An individual will be required to work most hours in a general office environment and must be able to respond quickly to changes in demand. Therefore, occasional light lifting (1-25 lbs.) is required. [Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions].

Doyon Foundation grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training. This position must be filled by a Shareholder or a direct descendant of a Shareholder (child).

Reasonable Accommodation: Doyon Foundation's business philosophy and practice are to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. _This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments._ _A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities._

Responsibilities

• Perform general office support tasks, including greeting visitors, directing phone calls, taking messages, and sorting or distributing mail.
• Aid with internal or community-based events supporting scholarships, workforce, or language programs, as available.
• Support Workforce Development programs by engaging in a project relevant to the interns' interests, abilities, and desire for learning goals.
• Support Language Revitalization efforts by contributing to a project relevant to the intern's interests, abilities, and learning goals.
• Maintain professionalism, follow instructions, and contribute positively to a team-oriented work environment.