Job Description

**Overview** UIC Corporate is offering On-the-Job (OJT) Trainee opportunities for high school students living in Utqiaġvik, Alaska. This program provides hands-on work experience across a variety of UIC divisions, including UIC Municipal Services, UIC Science, UIC Lands and Real Estate, UIC Sand and Gravel, UIC Water Plant, and UIC Car Rental. The OJT program is designed to introduce students to local career pathways, build job readiness skills, and support future employment opportunities within the UIC Family of Companies. Trainees will work under supervision and gain exposure to different aspects of day-to-day operations while contributing to meaningful community-based work. **Responsibilities** Essential functions will include: + Provide students with practical job skills through hands-on work opportunities that offer a foundation for future employment. + Encourage the development of positive work habits, professional conduct, and strategies to support long-term employment and potential self-employment. + Inspire and motivate students to actively engage in the program and maximize the learning and development opportunities available. + Support students in building self-respect, self-esteem, and confidence to improve their ability to contribute positively within the community. + Assist students in developing the interpersonal and professional skills necessary for success in a workplace environment. + Support efforts to build partnerships with public and private sector employers to expand job opportunities and strengthen UIC's local workforce development capacity. + Foster interest among shareholders and descendants in career paths aligned with UIC's Arctic Operations & Development business divisions. **Qualifications** Minimum Qualifications: + Must be a current junior or senior in high school and in good academic standing. + Must demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and show enthusiasm throughout the selection process. + Placement within the organization will be based on the student's interests, business needs, and available resources. + Must be a UIC Shareholder or a Descendant of a UIC Shareholder. Physical and Mental Demands: + Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods. + Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching during routine office or light-duty tasks. + Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds (e.g., office supplies, files, small tools or materials). + Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, filing, and handling small objects or tools. + Visual acuity to read documents, use a computer screen, and observe surroundings as needed. + Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Working Conditions: + Work is typically performed in an indoor office or administrative environment with standard lighting, heating, and ventilation. + Some placements may involve light-duty work in warehouse, maintenance, or operational areas such as the Water Plant, Sand & Gravel, or vehicle rental lot. + May occasionally be exposed to noise, dust, or outdoor weather conditions depending on the assigned department. + Standard work hours apply; however, flexibility may be required based on operational needs and school schedules. + Safety training and appropriate supervision will be provided for all work environments. \#LI-WW1 Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification. Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes. UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All candidates must apply online at and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance ( The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs. **Join our Talent Community!** Join our Talent Community ( to receive updates on new opportunities and future events. **ID** _2025-24104_ **Category** _Other_ **Location : Location** _US-AK-Barrow_ **Travel Requirement** _N/A_

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Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Traineeship, Work experience placement, Self employment, Work at office, Local area,

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