CBPP Internship and Employment Newsletter

CBPP Internship and Employment Newsletter

Welcome to the CBPP Internship and Employment Newsletter!

July 2025 Edition

Our goal is to keep you informed about valuable internship and job opportunities shared with our college by community partners and stakeholders.

馃攷 In This Issue:

Internship and Job Opportunities

  • 1. Community Engagement Associate 鈥� NeighborWorks Alaska

    馃搷 Anchorage, AK. Full-Time  馃搯 Available Immediately

    狈别颈驳丑产辞谤奥辞谤办蝉庐 Alaska is hiring a  Community Engagement Associate to support its mission of  ensuring all Alaskans have access to stable housing and thriving neighborhoods. This full-time  position in Anchorage offers a salary of $45,000鈥�$55,000 DOE and provides the opportunity to work alongside the Director of Community Engagement and External Affairs. The associate will  contribute to communications, fundraising, partnerships, and special events鈥攑laying a key role in strengthening outreach, branding, donor engagement, and community relationships. Responsibilities include creating digital and print materials, managing impact stories, supporting  annual giving, coordinating events, and assisting with grant writing and administrative tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about housing equity and community development. 

    To learn more or apply, visit  or contact jobs@nwalaska.org.

  • 2. Quality Data Analyst鈥擟entral Peninsula Hospital

    馃搷 Soldotna, AK. Full-time.  馃搯 Available Immediately

    Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska is seeking a full-time  Quality Data Analyst to join its Quality Management team. This onsite role is ideal for someone passionate about using data to drive improvements in healthcare quality, efficiency, and compliance. The analyst will work with large healthcare datasets to create reports, dashboards, and models that inform decision-making and support performance tracking across departments. A bachelor鈥檚 degree in Health Informatics, Statistics, or a related field and at least two years of data analysis experience are required. Preferred qualifications include a nursing background, Epic EHR experience, and healthcare industry exposure. CPH offers competitive pay ($34.25鈥�$39.14/hour), relocation assistance, generous benefits, and professional development opportunities.

    To learn more or apply, contact Nathaniel Biswas at nbiswas@cpgh.org or (907) 714-4870.

  • 3. Student Leadership Opportunity 鈥� US蘑菇视频

    馃搷 Anchorage, AK.  馃搯 Fall 2025

    The Union of Students at the 蘑菇视频 (US蘑菇视频) is seeking new members for Fall 2025! This is a great opportunity for students in the College of Business and  Public Policy who are interested in building leadership and advocacy skills while making a  meaningful impact on campus. US蘑菇视频 members represent the student voice, participate in  shaping university policies, and serve on committees focused on academics, legislation, campus events, and more. If you鈥檙e passionate about student representation and want to help create a better 蘑菇视频 experience, consider joining US蘑菇视频. 

    To learn more or apply, visit   or reach out to US蘑菇视频 President Arel Gutierrez  at usuaa.president@alaska.edu.

  • 4. Marketing Telecommunications Internship Opportunity鈥揋CI

    馃搷 Anchorage, AK. Part-time.  馃搯 Available Immediately

    GCI is offering a hands-on Marketing Telecommunications Internship in Anchorage designed to provide students with real-world experience in a dynamic business environment. Interns will support the marketing campaign team and gain exposure to multiple aspects of the telecommunications industry. From assisting with digital asset management and event logistics to supporting retail marketing efforts and managing digital signage, interns will work directly with professionals across various departments to complete a project aligned with their interests and GCI鈥檚 marketing needs.

    This paid internship is open to high school juniors and seniors, as well as college students with a minimum GPA of 2.8. Ideal candidates are reliable, self-motivated, and eager to learn. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and in teams are essential. Interns must be available for occasional travel between store locations and be comfortable with physical tasks like moving marketing materials. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop professional skills, explore career paths in telecommunications, and contribute to a mission-driven Alaskan company.  

  • 5. NSF Funded I-Corps Innovation Training Program鈥撃⒐绞悠�

    馃搷 Soldotna, AK. Full-time.  馃搯 Available Immediately

    This program is available to University of Alaska faculty, staff, and students as well as the broader community in Alaska. The I-Corps program is delivered a few times each year and lasts approximately four weeks. Understanding the needs of the customer, stakeholder, or end-user is essential to evaluate the value of your solution to their specific pain points. Through our program, we provide training and access to a mentor network to support you and your team in their customer discovery process. Teams obtain customer feedback that will help launch your product/business or develop an evidence-based commercialization strategy. Our I-Corps program, as part of a wider Hub project,   . Key institutions include UC Berkeley (lead), Oregon State University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC San Francisco, UC Santa Cruz, and the University of Washington. Learn more at UAF:

馃 Common Interview Questions (and How to Answer Them)

  • 鈥淭ell me about yourself.鈥� 
    Keep it brief and relevant. Start with your current role (or education), then highlight skills or experiences that relate to the position. End with why you鈥檙e excited about this opportunity. 

  • 鈥淲hat are your strengths?鈥�
    Choose 1鈥�2 strengths that relate to the job. Back them up with examples.

  • 鈥淲hat鈥檚 a weakness of yours?鈥�
    Be honest, but show growth. Pick a real area for improvement and explain how you鈥檙e working on it.

  • 鈥淭ell me about a time you faced a challenge.鈥�
    Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Show how you handled it and what you learned.

  • 鈥淲hy do you want to work here?鈥�
    Show you鈥檝e done your research. Mention something specific about the company or role that aligns with your goals.

  • 鈥淒o you have any questions for us?鈥�
    Always say yes! Ask thoughtful questions about team culture, training, or what success looks like in the role.

馃搮 Upcoming Events

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  • Independence Day

    馃搯 Friday, July 4th, 2025

  • World Youth Skills Day

    馃搯 Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

  • Alaska Bear Awareness Week

    馃搯 July 21鈥�27, 2025

  • Disability Pride Month

    馃搯 All Month Long

CBPP Spotlight

Cassie Benedict-Monnens

Meet Cassie Benedict-Monnens. She joined the College of Business and Public Policy as the Faculty Support Specialist this past spring and brings with her a strong sense of community, creativity, and enthusiasm. A lifelong Alaskan, Cassie is also a military spouse and proud mom of five children鈥攁s well as two energetic pointers who keep life interesting.

Outside of work, she enjoys cheering on her kids in their many sports and activities, exploring local art, painting, and hunting down hidden gem thrift stores around Alaska. Cassie is passionate about supporting others and brings that same energy to her role at CBPP.

This fall, she鈥檒l also be joining CBPP as a student鈥攁ttending classes alongside two of her daughters. She鈥檚 excited to experience the college from a new perspective and looks forward to learning and growing with the CBPP community.

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