Lingit Language Program Intern

Goldbelt Heritage Foundation; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization dedicated to cultural revitalization is seeking a part-time Lingit Language Program Intern in Juneau, Alaska. This paid internship supports Indigenous language revitalization efforts through program coordination, language documentation, and community engagement. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in college and have a passion for education and linguistics. The role offers hands-on learning and mentorship opportunities, contributing to meaningful cultural initiatives. The pay ranges from $16.00 to $22.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Any experience with the Lingit language.
• Low-intermediate or higher proficiency in the Lingit language.
• Experience with transcription or documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Lingit language classes, workshops, and immersion activities.
• Support language documentation efforts, including organizing recordings.
• Help prepare and format language learning materials.
• Engage respectfully with Lingit cultural knowledge.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to commit to scheduled hours

Education

Currently enrolled in a college or university

Coursework in linguistics, education, Indigenous studies, or languages

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: US-AK-Juneau
• Requisition ID: 2026-19035
• # of Openings: 1
• Category: Linguist

Overview

Goldbelt Heritage Foundation (GHF) is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and revitalizing the culture, language, and ways of knowing of the Tlingit people of Southeast Alaska. Through educational programming, language revitalization, arts, and community collaboration, GHF fosters Indigenous knowledge and strengthens cultural identity for current and future generations.

Position Summary: The Lingit Language Program Intern is a paid, part‑time internship opportunity designed for college students interested in Indigenous language revitalization, education, linguistics, or Alaska Native Studies. The intern will support the GHF Lingit Language Department with program coordination, language documentation, curriculum support, and community‑based language activities. This internship emphasizes hands‑on learning, mentorship, and professional development while contributing meaningfully to ongoing language revitalization efforts.

This position is 100% grant‑funded, contingent upon continued funding across multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Language Program Support
  • Assist with Lingit 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 Lingit 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
• Learning Objectives & Professional Development
  • Gain experience in Indigenous language revitalization
  • Learn community‑based language documentation practices
  • Develop professional nonprofit skills
  • Receive mentorship from language professionals
• Community & Cultural Integration
  • Work collaboratively with Elders, local educators, language experts, speakers, learners, and supporters
  • Assist in coordinating community events, language gatherings, and language initiatives

Qualifications

• Necessary Skills & Knowledge
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to commit to scheduled hours
• Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled in a college or university
  • Any experience with the Lingit language
• Desired Qualifications
  • Low‑intermediate or higher proficiency in the Lingit language
  • Coursework in linguistics, education, Indigenous studies, or languages
  • Experience with transcription or documentation
• 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 the reporting requirements of the college to facilitate credit‑earning

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $22.00 hourly.