Intern – Hawai‘i Public Affairs & Sales (Summer 2027)

Alaska Airlines; Honolulu (HI); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free standby travel privileges

Travel benefits begin on day one

Up to six employee choice travel-cred

Internship program for Summer 2027

Résumé du poste

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air offer a Hawaii Public Affairs & Sales Internship in Honolulu for Summer 2027. This full‑time 12‑week program provides hands‑on experience within our Hawaiʻi public affairs and sales teams, focusing on community partnerships, events, communications, and policy research.

The role helps build relationships with community, government, business, and internal partners.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a focus in communications, public relations, political science, public administration, marketing, business, tourism, Hawaiian studies/language, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, research, organization, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and represent the company professionally.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with at least one semester or quarter remaining after the internship.
• Must have achieved a junior or higher academic standing at the time of application.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsabilités

• Supports public affairs, Hawai‘i sales, government relations, and community and cultural relations projects by coordinating timelines, work plans, budgets, action items, and follow-up.
• Coordinates meetings, community events, partner visits, sales activities, and Native Hawaiian cultural and language programs, including materials, vendor arrangements, travel, and on-site support.
• Researches legislation, regulatory developments, community priorities, visitor industry trends, and other business issues, and prepares concise summaries of key findings and potential impacts.
• Provides administrative and project support by maintaining stakeholder lists and calendars, tracking sponsorships and community contributions, processing expenses, organizing project files, and preparing status updates.

Connaissances

Written and verbal communication

Research

Organization

Collaboration

Problem solving

U.S. work authorization

Formation

Bachelor’s degree candidate (undergraduate)

One semester remaining after internship

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be 18+

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Company

Alaska Airlines

The Team

Interns at Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air join teams throughout different departments and work on visible projects that impact our guests and business. Beyond hands‑on experience, interns also get the opportunity to network with fellow employees and company leaders through various intern events and programming. Our interns also receive unlimited standby travel benefits during their internship, which means that many weekends are filled with jet setting across our growing network.

This internship is for summer 2027. Our internships are full‑time for 12 weeks, and we offer two program timelines to align with different academic calendars.

This internship will be located in Honolulu, HI. If not already in the internship city, candidates will be required to relocate for the duration of the internship.

This internship is designed solely to provide you with skill development and valuable work experience. While the internship provides helpfulexperience for future opportunities at Alaska Airlines, Inc, it does not guarantee a relevant role will be available at the conclusion of the internship nor future employment.

Role Specific Details

The Hawai‘i Public Affairs & Sales Intern supports Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines’ work in Hawaiʻi through community partnerships, corporate giving, events, communications, and public policy research. Working with the Hawaiʻi public affairs and sales team, the intern gains hands‑on experience while helping strengthen relationships with community, government, business, and internal partners.

Role Summary

Become part of a dynamic environment that offers a hands‑on internship experience. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic students to contribute toward key projects that support our business, community and cultural growth. Experience a work environment that thrives on innovation, collaboration and partnership.

Key Duties

• Supports public affairs, Hawai‘i sales, government relations, and community and cultural relations projects by coordinating timelines, work plans, budgets, action items, and follow‑up.
• Coordinates meetings, community events, partner visits, sales activities, and Native Hawaiian cultural and language programs, including materials, vendor arrangements, travel, and on‑site support.
• Research legislation, regulatory developments, community priorities, visitor industry trends, and other business issues, and prepare concise summaries of key findings and potential impacts.
• Provides administrative and project support by maintaining stakeholder lists and calendars, tracking sponsorships and community contributions, processing expenses, organizing project files, and preparing status updates.

Job‑Specific Experience, Education & Skills

• Required
• Working toward a bachelor’s degree with a focus in communications, public relations, political science, public administration, marketing, business, tourism, Hawaiian studies/language, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication, research, organization, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and represent the company professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
• Must have achieved a junior or higher academic standing at the time of application.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Familiarity with Native Hawaiian culture and/or proficiency in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.
• Knowledge of Hawaiʻi’s communities, government, business environment, and current public policy issues.
• Work experience in public affairs, government, community relations, communications, event planning, Hawaiian studies or language, or a related field.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills, with the confidence to communicate effectively to groups of varying sizes and diverse audiences.
• Interest in aviation, transportation policy, tourism, or community investment.
• Able to travel internationally (must hold a passport).

Job‑Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Starting Rate

USD $25.00/Hr.

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• Free stand‑by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Travel benefits begin on day one
• Up to six employee choice travel credits

Regulatory Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.

We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.

To implement this policy, we will:

(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;(2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and(3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post‑offer and/or pre‑employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety‑sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary/OC

Requisition Type

Intern

Location

Honolulu