Dig Afognak Camp Intern

Job Summary: Assist camp staff with general camp operations and guest assistance. Serve as good role model to camp participants.

This is a temporary, full-time, non-supervisory position that is supervised by the Camp Manager.

Dig Afognak Camp staff are paid a daily rate for days worked. Temporary staff are not eligible for benefits offered through NVA. Room and board will be provided while onsite at the camp. Seasonal staff are required to secure their own lodging and food during camp breaks. The season schedule is set in advance of the start date.

Job Location: Remote Dig Afognak Camp Site with limited amenities

Responsibilities: Keep the mess hall tidy, fill coffee pot and hot water etc. Check in with Cook to see what other things need to be done. Set work schedule with Head cook daily Assist the Cook and Cook Assistant with kitchen sanitation and food preparation. Keep food storage and cleaning supplies area clean and organized. Assist with the maintenance of a clean and orderly camp facility by performing daily cleaningand re-stocking. Help as directed with firewood, cleaning and hauling supplies. Assist with camp set up and take down. Assist with guest projects and presentations as directed by Camp Manager. Attend to Elders by checking in with them throughout the day, running errands and providingservices as needed for them. All camp employees work to ensure that Elders, participants, and other guests leave Dig Afognak with a renewed sense of their environment, our Alutiiq culture, and being proud of having taken part in Dig Afognak. All camp employees are expected to work as a team with all Dig Afognak and Native Village of Afognak staff members.

Minimum Requirements: Team player with the ability to work well with others. Must be willing to work at remote camp location. Must maintain a neat and clean appearance while working for the program. Must work as scheduled. Days off must be scheduled according to guest arrivals and departures,as arranged and approved by the supervisor. Must be at least 15 years of age. Sensitive to community cultural values. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. Preference given to qualified NVA Tribal Member or descendant.

NVA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. PREFERENCE IS EXTENDED TO QUALIFIED AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKA NATIVE INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINTEMENTS TO ALL POSITIONS ON THE STAFF (PUBLIC LAW 93-638 INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT, INDIAN PREFERENCE ACT, AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, 1968)