Lingít Language Program Intern

About the Role

The Lingít Language Program Intern is a paid, part-time internship opportunity at the Goldbelt Heritage Foundation (GHF) for college students interested in Indigenous language revitalization, education, linguistics, or Alaska Native Studies. The internship emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship, and professional development, contributing to ongoing language revitalization efforts. This position is 100% grant-funded.

Key Responsibilities

• Language Program Support
• Assist with Lingít language classes, workshops, and immersion activities.
• Support language documentation efforts, including organizing recordings and transcription assistance.
• Help prepare and format language learning materials.
• Language & Community Engagement
• Support intergenerational language learning activities.
• Assist with community language events and cultural gatherings.
• Engage respectfully with Lingít cultural knowledge.
• Administrative & Project Support
• Assist with scheduling, recordkeeping, and file organization.
• Support data collection for program tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate on special projects as assigned.

Internship Parameters

• Maximum of 500 hours over 12 months.
• Flexible scheduling, start and end dates.
• Paid internship; no guarantee of future employment.
• Willing to work with reporting requirements for college credit.
• Pay range: $16.00 - $22.00 hourly.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in a college or university.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to commit to scheduled hours.

Qualifications

• Any experience with the Lingít language.

Desired Qualifications

• Low-intermediate or higher proficiency in the Lingít language.
• Coursework in linguistics, education, Indigenous studies, or languages.
• Experience with transcription or documentation.