Northwest Arctic Borough

06/01/2026

NOW HIRING: Summer Intern Positions with the Northwest Arctic Borough!

The Northwest Arctic Borough is seeking applicants for summer internship opportunities.

These positions are a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in local government, develop professional skills, and receive hands-on, on-the-job training while supporting important projects that benefit our communities.

📍 Positions are open until filled.
📅 Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received.

If you are interested in learning more about government operations and building your workplace experience, we encourage you to apply!

For more information, paper applications, or to apply online, visit: https://nwabor.applicantpro.com/jobs/

You may also:
📞 Call 907-442-2500
🏢 Visit 163 Lagoon Street, Kotzebue, AK 99752

Please share this opportunity with students and young adults who may be interested!

05/29/2026

The Northwest Arctic Borough Village Improvement Commission has scheduled the following meetings at the Assembly Chambers in Kotzebue, Alaska:

VIC Work Session: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 1:00 PM

VIC Regular meeting: Friday, June 5, 2026, 8:30 AM

The public can attend by calling 1 (800) 309-2350
and enter the code: 2191639 #.

Please keep your phone on mute unless you are given permission by the Chair to speak.
For any questions, contact VIF Department at 907-442-8208 or Clerks Department at 907-442-2500. Thank you for your cooperation.

05/29/2026

Assembly President Craig McConnell and Mayor Dickie Moto, Sr. have scheduled the following meetings of the Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly at the Assembly Chambers in Kotzebue, Alaska:

BAF/Work Session – Monday, June 29, 2026 @ 1:00 PM

Regular Assembly – Tuesday, June 30, 2026 @ 9:00 AM

The call-in number is (800) 309-2350 with the code: 6816362 #.
Please call the Borough Clerk’s office at 1 (800) 478-1110 or (907) 442-8205 if you have any questions. Thank you for your cooperation.

05/29/2026

The Northwest Arctic Borough will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.

Regular Business hours will resume on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 8:00 A.M.

Please call the Borough Clerk’s office at 1 (800) 478-1110 or (907)442-8205 if you have any questions. Thank you for your cooperation.

05/29/2026

The Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly met and held it's regular monthly meeting on May 27, 2026 @ 9:00AM. The Assembly took the following actions:

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

Unnuksraallautaq, Taikuu!

05/21/2026

Date: 05/21/2026
The Northwest Arctic Borough is currently seeking applicants for four (4) Battalion Fire Chief positions in the communities of Buckland, Kiana, Selawik, and Shungnak.

These positions are open until filled. Quarterly stipends are available, along with training opportunities, equipment, and operational support for each Battalion Fire Chief.

Applicants must be able to pass a background check. Paper applications are available online, or may be emailed.

To download the application, please visit https://www.nwabor.org/application-battalion-fire-chief/

For more information, please contact the Northwest Arctic Borough Public Services Department at 907-442-2500.