Calista Corporation

Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Apply Now for Summer 2026 Intern Jobs!  Accepting Applications December 1, 2025, through March 15, 2026.

Intern Positions are posted until filled.  Apply early so you don’t miss out on these on-the-job learning opportunities.

Our people make all the difference in our success.

CALISTA CORPORATION'S SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Calista Corporation’s Summer Internship Program is a 10-week summer program to prepare Calista Shareholders & Descendants to step into the work environment through building communication strategies, problem-solving, teamwork skills, and more. We strive to help the interns plan their professional future by exploring career options in the Calista Corporation family of businesses and corporate departments.

The intern program has grown from a few positions a year to over 30 positions offered this year. We employ interns at Calista's subsidiary companies locally and across the country. Students are placed based on their majors to gain experience in one or more of the following industries:

• Business Administration (Human Resources & Non-Profits)

• Communications

• Construction/Project Management

• Education

• Finance/Accounting

• Geology & Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

• Governmental Affairs/Political Science

• Information Technology (IT)

• Lands & Natural Resources

• Legal

• Oil & Gas

• Professional Development

• Shareholder Services

• Yup’ik Translator/Transcriber

• Engineering

CRITERIA TO APPLY

• Must be 18 years and older (by May 21st, 2026)

• Shareholder/Descendent status of Calista

• Completed at least one semester of college or technical/vocational training school (current or high school seniors who have received an acceptance letter)

• 2.0+ GPA

• Ability to pass background check and drug screen

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 event gatherings 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

2026 TIMELINE

• December 1 , 2025 – March 15, 2026: Application period

• January, Week 2 & 3: 1st round of interviews and manager selections

• February, Week 2 & 3: 2nd round of interviews and manager selections

• March, Week 2 & 3: Last round of interviews and manager selections

• May 21-22: Orientation

• May 23: Interns begin travel to their work location.

• May 26: First day at workstation

• July 30: Out-of-state Interns return to Alaska

• July 31: Intern Picnic & Last Day

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 Project Management, IT, Engineering, Quality Control, and Executive Administration 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. 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.

2026 Internship locations & Positions

TBD

 

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’s 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 the job description(s) are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of the job(s).  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
Thes job description(s) is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of the job description(s) at any time without prior notice.

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.