Jobs and internships
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Opportunities on Handshake
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May 19, 2025
đ HR Recruitment Intern â Summer Adventure in Talent!đ Location: Juneau, Alaskađ° Pay Range: $25.00 â $25.47/hourđ Schedule: Flexible, part-time or full-timeđż Organization: SEARHC â Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortiumđ About the RoleAre you a people person with a passion for organization, creativity, and making a difference? Join SEARHCâs HR team this summer as a Recruitment Intern and help us find the next generation of healthcare heroes! Youâll gain hands-on experience in talent acquisition, data management, and HR operationsâall while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Southeast Alaska.đ§ What Youâll Dođ Digitize and organize employee records using DynaFile (our document management sidekick).đ Audit files to ensure everything is accurate and up to date.đ§ Support high-priority projects from our Operations Director and CHROâno coffee runs here!đŹ Help craft email campaigns, build candidate databases, and manage responses like a pro.đŻ Tackle other exciting tasks as they come your way.đ What You BringA high school diploma or GED (check!)Currently enrolled in college, preferably studying Business, HR, or MarketingBonus points for customer service or admin experienceA curious mind, a can-do attitude, and a love for teamworkđ Why SEARHC?Working at SEARHC isnât just a jobâitâs a mission. Weâre a non-profit health consortium dedicated to the well-being of Southeast Alaskaâs communities. As an intern, youâll be part of a team that values growth, inclusion, and impact.Perks include:đïž Real-world HR experience in a stunning locationđŒ Mentorship from seasoned professionalsđ§ââïž A supportive, mission-driven cultuređ§ Occasional moose sightings (seriously)Ready to launch your HR career in one of the most beautiful places on Earth? Apply now and letâs build something meaningful together.  Apply here! https://searhc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SEARHC/details/Intern---Recruiting_JR101481?q=intern    Â
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May 19, 2025
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in rural Alaskan communities? Would you like the opportunity to travel in rural Alaska? Are you willing to live and work in Bethel or Dillingham?Join our dynamic team and become a catalyst for change.This position is being recruited in both our Bethel and Dillingham offices.Our candidate will have the unique opportunity to establish and nurture invaluable relationships with communities across the state by providing advice and assistance in all areas of local governance including but not limited to: elections, personnel management, financial management, managing water and other necessary utilities, ordinances, Alaska Statute Title 29, emergency and disaster response, and much more.Our organization, mission and culture: The Department assists the Governorâs vision for Alaska with a focus on outcomes, an efficient use of Alaskaâs abundant resources, and putting individual Alaskans before bureaucracy.The Division of Community and Regional Affairs (DCRA) promotes strong communities and healthy economies by providing information, technical assistance, financial assistance, and other capacity building resources to communities.The benefits of joining our team:As part of our team, you'll work alongside driven individuals who take initiative and excel in interpersonal skills. There are periodic opportunities for advancement within the division. After the completion of a probationary period, and sometimes sooner, we offer the opportunity for teleworking and flexible work weeks. By joining us, you will experience the benefits of a supportive team, career growth, and a flexible work environment. The working environment you can expect:This position is being recruited in both our Bethel and Dillingham offices.We are looking for candidates with the following knowledge, skills and abilities:Knowledge of current issues and concerns of rural communities and traveled to or lived in rural Alaska.Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance, both on-site and distance, to entities in rural Alaska communities.Two (2) or more experiences conducting training or teaching adults in a rural setting either in person or through online platforms such as MS Teams, Zoom, etc.Experience communicating policies, rules, regulations and statutes to the public, co-workers, and government officials in oral or written form.Demonstrated experience with computerized accounting systems with emphasis on governmental accounting using programs such as Quicken, QuickBooks and technical skills in reading budgets and certified financial statements. Demonstrated working knowledge of Alaska state and local government structure. Minimum QualificationsMinimum Qualifications for Local Government Specialist 2:A completed Local Government Specialist Flex 1 Training PlanORAny combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on oneâs knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.Public Service Motivation: Shows a commitment to serve the public. Ensures that actions meet public needs; aligns organizational objectives and practices with public interests.Reading Comprehension: Understands and successfully interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; successfully applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. Equivalent to those typically gained by:Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in accounting, budget administration, financial services, social services, public administration, legal or paralegal services, grant development, and/or providing administrative support to a business, organization, or program.  Â
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May 16, 2025
ALASKA ADVENTURE THAT PAYS FOR ITSELFDigital Observer Inc, based in Bristol Bay, Alaska, is seeking five physically fit shipboard quality control technicians, aged 20+. Pay is $175/day, with airfare to and from Bristol Bay plus room & board provided. Job runs from approximately June 15 to approximately July 25 out of Naknek, Alaska. No experience necessary, will train on the job. Live aboard commercial salmon tenders and experience the worldâs greatest wild salmon fishery. After the season, optional travel to Katmai National Park can be facilitated.  For more info, check out this website: https://www.digital-observer.com/about If interested, email an up-to-date rĂ©sumĂ© and weâll go from there.Â
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with soft skills like communication. The more skills you list, the better your chances
are of showing up in an employer search.
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Set your preferences for the types of jobs and locations youâre interested in. Handshake can find the right opportunities for you. Because searching through hundreds of job postings that donât fit isnât a good use of your time.
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Recognizing job scams
While we do our best to vet employers, employment scams are always changing and getting better at hiding in plain sight. We want to empower you to ensure the employers are legitimate. If you have any concerns about employer requests or interview procedures, please reach out to our office. We are happy to support you.
Scammers may post jobs on popular job boards, and they may directly contact you via email offering to hire you for a position. Some scams may use reputable companies as fronts. They may even mention Handshake or UAF to make them seem more legitimate.
- Employers who use Handshake cannot see your @alaska.edu email and will only be able
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Be wary if the job posting or email:
- Requests for your personal information, such as address, phone number, etc. without
any previous contact.
- Asks for any money or sensitive personal information such as bank account, Social
Security number, etc.
- Focuses on money or promises to pay in advance. If it seems too good to be true, it
probably is.
- Uses an email address that is not linked to the company they represent.
- Links to a nonprofessional-looking website.
- Has spelling errors or lacks a professional tone.
- References getting your contact information from your university or career center.
Be skeptical, always ask questions and look up jobs/employers when you are viewing job postings or reading email offers.
My name is Bryan and I work with the HandShake, and my job is to provide part-time employment for qualified students during the academic year and beyond. I have contacted you because there is an opening for you at CDS and below are the lines from your potential employer:
My name is Dr. John Mazzariello and I am the Senior Director of Practice Operations at the Center for Disability Services Council - New York Chapter (CDS).
This is a virtual position which does not require you to travel to NY.
I also provide individual and group therapy, coaching, assessment and academic screenings to support students with disabilities (physical, chronic, psychiatric, and invisible). A large percentage of the students served by the mental health unit have psychiatric disabilities or comorbid psychiatric disabilities and need mental health support to be successful at the University. In addition, many University of students with academic difficulties and no prior diagnosis are seen and assessed through the academic screening and assessment process. I am also the Director of supervision, training and coordination of counseling psychology and clinical psychology graduate students in the United States who have practicums at SCDD and APA-accredited school psychology predoctoral interns.
You have received this email to be considered for an offer from the University Office for Students with Disabilities to work with me. This is an at-will position that reports directly to me. Should you decide to accept the offer, you do not have to travel down to New York to occupy this position as we are transitioning online.
I also have over 10 years of experience working with adults who have problematic relationships, childhood issues, and who feel stuck in their present life. It might be trauma, depression, anxiety, but whatever it is we can help you get "unstuck" together and I enjoy doing this. I believe everyone has the potential to help themselves, but sometimes we need some guidance.
This is a very simple employment. You will only help me mail letters, make payments at Walmart and purchase some items for the new Hybrid Teachers when needed. This employment only takes 6 hours a day and 4 times a week for $620.00
I am unable to meet up for an interview because I am currently away and helping the disabled students in Canada.
You will be paid in advance for all tasks and purchases to be done on my behalf. Some of my personal letters and mails will be forwarded to your residence or nearby post office for you to pick up at your convenience. Upon my arrival we will discuss the possibility of making this a long-term employment if I am impressed with your services while I am away. My arrival is scheduled for the last week of June 2020.
To be considered for this position, use your "alternate email (different from school email)" to contact your employer directly by sending an email with your details as follows:
Full name,
Current Residential Address,
Alternate email (different from school email)
Cell #.
To: Dr. John Mazzariello
internship@qualityservice.com
Bryan.
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Get started with Handshake as an employer
. As part of the process, you'll request to connect with the University of Alaska System, which will enable you to post jobs for UAF talent. If you're stuck, check out this article: .
- On the left side of the navigation toolbar, click 'Schools'.
- Click 'More Schools on Handshake' to search for and request specific schools
- Request The University of Alaska System.
- Once received, we'll review your request and accept it as long as your organization
abides by our Recruiting Policies.
- with your work email address.
- Request to join your company - Handshake will provide you with a list of possible companies based on your email domain.
- The admin/owner of your company's Handshake account will give you access to your company's Handshake account.
- From the home page, click the blue box on the left that says 'Post a Job'. Alternatively, on the left side navigation toolbar, click 'Jobs'.
- On the top right, click the blue box titled 'Create Job'.
- Complete the job posting with as many details and descriptions as possible.
- Follow the prompts and add the school or schools you would like to advertise the job to.
- Enter application start and expiration dates, then click 'Create'.
- For more information, review this article: How to Post a Job in Handshake.