COOK INLET TRIBAL COUNCIL, INC. 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Job Title: CITC Summer Intern 

Department: To Be Determined 

Reports To: Department Leadership 

Supervises: None 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Pay Grade: N1/N2 

Job Type:        Temporary, Full-Time or Part-Time 

AKBCU: TBD           ICPA: Yes 

General Functions: 

Through a 12-week internship, gain professional work experience by applying education in a practical work setting in a focused area of interest. Summer Interns are expected to embody behavior and work ethic centered on CITC values (Respect, Interdependence, Accountability, Resilience, and Humor). 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Provide administrative support to department staff as required. 

• Identify and participate in a goal setting process to determine learning objectives. 

• Observe and assist with department priorities, programs, services, research, and other tasks. 

• Attend meetings and training courses as appropriate to acquire knowledge and skills within the department. 

• Organize and assist in implementing strategies for special projects. 

• Prepare project reports and progress summaries on assignments. 

• Complete a learning summary presentation to be presented to Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC) management upon completion of internship. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Job Specifications: 

• Learn and understand CITC’s mission, vision, strategic focus areas including CITC’s ThriveAbility Plan and incorporate knowledge into daily activities. 

• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively present information and respond effectively and sensitively to questions from staff of CITC and their partners. 

• Good interpersonal and public contact skills; ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff of CITC and affiliated-company employees; exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others. 

• Good organizational skills; ability to think strategically, problem solve and exercise good judgment.  

• Work independently as well as on a team and with minimal supervision. 

• Work well under pressure and prioritize workload. 

• Proficient using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. 

• Reflect a high degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information. 

Physical Abilities: 

• Must be able to walk and/or stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. 

• Must be able to kneel, crawl, bend and twist at the waist on an occasional basis. 

• Must be able to reach at, above and below shoulder height with regular frequency. 

• Must be able to push, pull, carry and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, and greater weights on occasional basis. 

• Must possess sufficient fine and gross motor skills to operate computers and other equipment. 

Required Documents: 

• Current Resume 

• Personal Statement/Cover Letter 

• Current copy of college transcripts 

• Two letters of recommendation from a professional source, dated within the past 12 months 

Minimum Core Competencies: CITC Values, Respectful Leadership, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking, Communication Skills.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older and have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 

• Currently enrolled and in good academic standing as a full or part-time college student, or recently graduated from an undergraduate/graduate degree program in a related degree field. 

• Continued employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory state and federal fingerprint background check.