Job Description
Job Title: People & Planet Fellow (NESI)
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary: Come apply your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) education and join the Planet & People team at New England Seafood International during summer 2026! Working with our teams, you will gain experience in the various functions of a CSR department including sustainable sourcing, sustainable fishing practices, corporate social responsibility within our supply chains and organizational impact on the environment, including environmental impact reduction strategies.
This immersive experience is designed to give you hands-on practice applying your education to the real world. CSR is a very diverse field and the purpose of this internship is to provide you with multiple opportunities in this area so that you can see what sparks your interest. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to complete a special project of your choice during your internship which you will agree with your line manager during your first week in NESI. This is an opportunity to use everything you have learned in school and put your skills into practice over the summer through this international internship program.
This internship will provide the successful applicant an opportunity to spend time in a fast-paced manufacturing business based out of London, UK. This program will focus on developing you and your leadership skills, as well as supporting you to expand your business knowledge at an international level.
Travel and accommodation will be arranged on your behalf.
Duties/Responsibilities: • Assist the Planet & People team in implementing corporate social responsibility strategies across NESI's operations and supply chain.
• Contribute to projects focused on sustainable seafood sourcing and responsible fishing practices.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at reducing the organization's environmental footprint, including waste and energy reduction strategies.
• Conduct research on fisheries and aquaculture improvements and provide insights to support sustainability goals.
• Plan and execute a special project agreed upon with your line manager during the internship, applying academic knowledge to real-world challenges.
• Engage in key business projects to develop leadership skills and broaden understanding of international business operations.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings, progress, and recommendations for CSR initiatives
Learning Outcomes: • Gain exposure to how a Planet & People team drive an ethical business agenda within NESI's manufacturing sites and the wider supply chain
• Gain understanding of the principles and practices behind the sourcing and manufacture of sustainable seafood
• Gain understanding of supporting improvements in fisheries and aquaculture
• Exposure to key business projects
• Development of your business acumen and leadership skills
Required Skills/Abilities: • Currently enrolled in post-secondary institution or recently graduated
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to both collaborate with a team and work independently
• Sealaska shareholder or descendant of a shareholder
Education and Experience: • Must be 18 years old at time of hire
• Must be currently enrolled in post-secondary school/program or a recent graduate (1-2 years)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred: • Interest in environmental sustainability or CSR
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• At least a 2.5 GPA
• Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
Application Process: • Complete online application at Sealaska.com/careers by March 9, 2026.
• Submit a resume and recent transcript (unofficial) with online application.
• You may be asked to provide proof of your status as a Sealaska shareholder, shareholder descendant, or shareholder spouse.
• You must successfully complete a background check prior to onboarding at Sealaska.
About Sealaska Intern Program The Sealaska intern program exists to uplift Sealaska shareholders and their descendants pursuing post- secondary education with meaningful career experience, learning opportunities, and a supportive community. Interns explore career interests, grow professional skills, and connect with the unique and vibrant cultures of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people. You will spend the summer with peers who share an Alaska Native heritage, learning from each other and building a community as you venture into your careers. Learn more at sealaska.com/careers/summer-internships.
Working Conditions: The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: • Must be able to perform computer-based tasks and processing for up to 8 hours, including sitting or standing, mousing, interacting with information on a computer monitor.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds regularly.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Bending or standing as necessary.
Work Environment: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.
This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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Who is Sealaska? Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection.
We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees. As a Native-owned company, Sealaska Corporation is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.
Sealaska Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe.*
*"Indian Tribe" means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
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