Year-Round Internship Program

Yulista Holding, LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

10‑weeks of on‑the‑job work experience

Monthly stipends (based on performance

Attendance-based stipends

Job summary

Calista Corporation’s Year-Round Internship Program offers hands-on, 10-week work experiences for shareholders and descendants across Calista subsidiaries. Interns gain professional skills and networking opportunities while exploring careers within the Calista family of companies.

Programs may be full‑time, part‑time, hybrid, or remote, with travel accommodations as applicable. The internship emphasizes leadership development, teamwork, and practical real‑world learning in various fields.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years and older
• Shareholder/Descendent status of Calista
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• Currently enrolled or recent graduate

Responsibilities

• Learning Calista’s Vision, Mission, Strategic Goals, and Core Values
• Connecting studies to a possible career path within the Calista Family of Companies
• Participate in challenging and meaningful work experiences
• Develop professional skills in the workplace
• Building professional networks and relationships
• Expanding awareness of community and professional issues
• Providing hands‑on career experiences and utilizing academic knowledge
• Introduction to mentors and more networking opportunities
• Weekly events to learn about ANCSA, networking with Calista’s Corporate executive leadership team, and Yup’ik culture stories & activities.

Job description

CALISTA CORPORATION'S YEAR-ROUND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Calista Corporation’s Year-Round Internship Program provides Calista Shareholders & Descendants with meaningful, hands‑on work experience throughout the year for 10 weeks. Designed to prepare participants to succeed in the workplace, the program helps interns develop communication, problem‑solving, teamwork, leadership, and professional skills while gaining practical experience in their field of study. Through flexible internship opportunities offered during the academic year and summer, interns can explore career paths within the Calista family of businesses and corporate departments while building the knowledge and experience needed for their future careers. Internship positions may be full‑time, part‑time, hybrid, or fully remote, depending on the position and the needs of the hiring manager. Work arrangements and schedules will be determined by the hiring department. We employ interns at Calista's subsidiary companies locally and across the country. Students are placed based on their majors or career technical education to gain experience in one or more of the following industries: Construction/Project Management Accounting Engineering Business Administration Shareholder Services Finance/Accounting Environmental Legal External Relations Engineering Programs Quality Aviation Operations Instructional System Designing.

CRITERIA TO APPLY

Must be 18 years and older Shareholder/Descendent status of Calista Ability to pass background check and drug screen Currently enrolled or recent graduate

INTERNSHIP WILL INCLUDE

• Learning Calista’s Vision, Mission, Strategic Goals, and Core Values
• Connecting studies to a possible career path within the Calista Family of Companies
• Participate in challenging and meaningful work experiences
• Develop professional skills in the workplace
• Building professional networks and relationships
• Expanding awareness of community and professional issues
• Providing hands‑on career experiences and utilizing academic knowledge
• Introduction to mentors and more networking opportunities
• Weekly events to learn about ANCSA, networking with Calista’s Corporate executive leadership team, and Yup’ik culture stories & activities.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• 10‑weeks of on‑the‑job work experience
• Monthly stipends (based on performance and attendance)
• Routine performance feedback

FOR TRAVELING INTERNS

Out‑of‑state Interns will work for Calista’s Government Contracting Holding Line, Yulista Holding, LLC, and its subsidiaries. The Yulista team is seeking Aviation, Project Management, Engineering, Quality Control, and Property interns. These positions require a high interest in learning, networking, and seriously considering a future in Government Contracting and Technology. Airfare (Roundtrip from Anchorage), Dormitory, and Transportation expenses are covered by the Company if available. Interns must have a Driver’s License. Interns must be independent, drug & alcohol‑free, and able to live away from home for 10 weeks in hot climatic weather.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non‑work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non‑discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

OUR VISION

A world class corporation exemplifying cultural values, servant leadership and economic prosperity.

OUR MISSION

Improve the economic and social well‑being of our Shareholders and communities through growth, leadership, collaboration and financial discipline.

About Calista Corporation

Headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, Calista Corporation is the second-largest of Alaska's 12 Native Regional Corporations. With over 38,000 shareholders, we are proud to be the parent company of more than 30 subsidiaries across four major holding companies. Our diverse business portfolio spans federal contracting, construction, real estate, environmental services, natural resource development, marine transportation, oil field services, and heavy equipment sales, service, and rentals. Our footprint extends across the Calista Region, an expansive area in southwestern Alaska, covering 57,000 square miles. The region is home to 48 permanent and 8 seasonally occupied villages along the Bering Sea coast and two of Alaska’s mighty rivers, the Yukon and Kuskokwim. For over a decade, we have consistently ranked in the top 10 of Alaska Business Monthly’s “Top 49 Alaskan-Owned and Alaska-Operated Companies” by gross revenue. As we continue to grow, we are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about making a difference in our communities and contributing to our ongoing success.