Goldbelt, Inc.

04/23/2025

Goldbelt Security is proud to protect and serve the Juneau community we call home. If you're looking for meaningful work that makes a real impact right here in Southeast Alaska, we invite you to explore opportunities with our team.

We're currently hiring for:

✔️ Security Guards
✔️ Security Officers
✔️ Crossing Guards

These positions offer competitive pay and the chance to be part of a mission-driven team that values service, safety, and community. If you're ready to stand for something greater—apply today and grow your career where your roots are.

Appy today! 🔗 https://ow.ly/NPuy50VGhnx

04/22/2025

Earth Day is Every Day 🌎

Since time immemorial, our people have lived in harmony with what the Earth has provided. This Earth Day, we celebrate the enduring connection between our community and the land that sustains us.

Goldbelt's mission is to enhance the economic and social well-being of our shareholders through sustainable development and responsible stewardship of our resources. Our vision is to be a leader in creating opportunities that honor our heritage and promote a prosperous future for generations to come.

Our values are deeply rooted in respect for the environment, cultural preservation, and community engagement. These principles guide us as we strive to protect and nurture the natural world that has supported us for millennia.

As part of their cultural exploration, we offer our summer interns the opportunity to harvest goose tongue, various berries, and other traditional foods on Goldbelt’s land near Echo Cove. They also sampled from the abundant traditional foods that could be found every few feet along the trails by the water’s edge. Interns gained valuable insight into how their ancestors thrived on these lands. They learned when, where, and how to best harvest the abundant edible plants in Southeast Alaska.

On this Earth Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to preserving the environment and honoring the traditions that connect us to the land. Together, we can ensure that future generations continue to benefit from the rich natural heritage that defines our community.

Happy Earth Day!

04/21/2025

Ancestral Trustee Application Deadline is April 22!

The Goldbelt Board of Directors is searching for someone to serve as an Independent Trustee for the Ancestral Trust.
▪️The successful applicant will have the responsibility of managing the Ancestral Trust assets, setting Trust policy, and working with other members of the Board of Trustees.
▪️This is a multi-year appointment, receiving $250.00 per quarterly meeting.
▪️Remote candidates will be considered.

Tag those who would be good candidates for this important role!

To apply, visit: https://ow.ly/phHe50VEZBw

04/21/2025

Invest in Your Next Step: Apply for a Goldbelt Vocational or Enrichment Scholarship

Goldbelt offers year-round scholarship opportunities for shareholders looking to gain hands-on skills, certifications, or enrich their knowledge through non-degree programs. Whether you're ready to earn your CDL, take a professional course, or explore cultural and skill-based classes—these scholarships are designed to help you grow.

👷 Level-Up Vocational Scholarship
Up to $2,000 for vocational or professional training programs that don’t qualify under higher education scholarships (e.g., apprentice training, trade certifications, accounting certificates). Open to Goldbelt shareholders with voting stock.

🧑‍🎨 Non-Degree Enrichment Scholarship
Up to $500 for short courses under 120 hours, such as cultural classes or skill-building workshops.
Available to shareholders 18+ with voting stock. You can apply multiple times until the annual cap is reached.

Ready to grow your skills?
Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/ZOVG50VCB2F

Tag someone who’s ready to level up!

04/19/2025

Volunteering for a Good Cause, Craig Douglas Connects Passion with Purpose

In honor of Volunteer Day, we’re spotlighting Craig Douglas, Senior Executive Vice President, and leader of Goldbelt’s Capitol Area Division. Craig joined Goldbelt in 2018 and oversees a portfolio of businesses that focus on Cybersecurity, Military Health, and supporting Military Readiness.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Finance from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He received corporate finance training at Chemical Bank in New York and studied corporate financial analysis at Harvard Business School. Craig is known for his business acumen and calm, steady leadership, but also for his generosity and commitment to service. In his free time, he enjoys golfing and devotes much of his energy to community causes.

Outside of work, Craig serves on the board of Respond to Grace, a faith-based nonprofit in the D.C. metro area that helps individuals experiencing homelessness to access housing, healthcare, food, and mental health support. The organization is data inspired and based upon the three principles of prevention, transformation, and restoration. The vision is to iridate housing insecurity through community based organizations. “We are trying to wrap our arms around that community to the degree that we can, and meeting folks where they are and trying to provide help,” Craig said of organization.
Craig’s dedication to service deepened when he gained an understanding of the devastating impact that the rare disease of chronic lymphedema can have on children and families. In response, Craig joined the Board of Directors of the Three Little Birds Foundation, to supports patients and families affected by chronic lymphedema, a condition requiring critical compression garments that are often not covered by insurance.

To raise awareness and funds, the Three Little Birds Foundation and community partners that included Goldbelt, Inc. turned to a shared passion: golf. Partnering with the American Junior Golf Association, the foundation hosts youth tournaments as a platform to help aspiring golfers gain visibility that could lead to college scholarships. The proceeds from the tournaments funds the Three Little Birds Foundation’s lymphedema support efforts.

On Volunteer Day, we celebrate individuals like Craig Douglas who make a lasting impact on both Goldbelt and the broader community.

04/19/2025

Goldbelt Tram Shareholder Appreciation Day — May 3

Join us on Saturday, May 3, from Noon to 4 p.m. for Shareholder Appreciation Day at the Goldbelt Tram ! Shareholders and their immediate guests are invited to ride the Tram for free during this special event.

Enjoy a discounted meal, take in the views, and celebrate a day dedicated to our shareholders. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win door prizes donated by the Tram team!

🎉 Grand prizes: Three separate gifts of jewelry!
🎉 Door Prizes: Ten themed gift bags!
🎉 Free Goldbelt Tram t-shirts!

Check-in with Shareholder Services at the base of the Tram and receive a Goldbelt Tram t-shirts while supplies last and automatically be entered into the prize drawing. One check-in per shareholder.

Important Details:
🚠 Free Tram rides: Noon to 4 p.m.
🥪 Discounted meals and desserts are available for shareholders and immediate guests.
👕 Free Goldbelt t-shirt while supplies last.
🎁 Door prize winners will be randomly selected and announced on Monday through MyGoldbelt and social media. Prizes are drawn via MyGoldbelt to ensure they go to shareholders only.

We hope to see you there!

04/18/2025

Understanding Goldbelt Trusts: Securing Benefits for Today and Tomorrow

Goldbelt is dedicated to supporting shareholders and preserving our cultural, natural, and financial resources through two distinct Trusts: the Goldbelt Ancestral Trust and Goldbelt Tináa Distributions Trust. Managed by boards of trustees from the Goldbelt Board of Directors, these Trusts are designed to benefit shareholders in different ways. Here's what you need to know:

Goldbelt Tináa Distributions Trust (Est. 2019)
✨ Purpose: Provides distributions, scholarships, and other benefits to shareholders.
✨Limitations: The Tináa Trust cannot hold or invest assets to generate income.
✨Tax Benefits: Goldbelt pays federal tax on distributions to shareholders, receiving a tax benefit on donations to the Trust.
✨Beneficiaries: All shareholders of Alaska Native descent are eligible to benefit from this Trust.

Goldbelt Ancestral Trust (Est. 2014)
✨Purpose: Similar to the Alaska Permanent Fund, it distributes a portion of its investment earnings each year to beneficiaries in proportion to the number of shares they own.
✨Protection: The Board determines the maximum annual distribution to ensure the Trust's principal is preserved for future generations, accounting for inflation and investment losses.
✨Long-Term Goal: Acts as a savings account for future generations, providing dividends and burial cost assistance.
✨Beneficiaries: Direct lineal descendants of Goldbelt’s original shareholders of Alaska Native heritage or adoption.

These Trusts are vital tools to support Goldbelt shareholders now and for generations to come. They protect cultural and financial assets while providing direct benefits to eligible shareholders.

Who Qualifies?
✨Goldbelt Tináa Distributions Trust: All shareholders of Alaska Native descent.
✨Goldbelt Ancestral Trust: Direct lineal descendants of the original Goldbelt shareholders of Alaska Native heritage or adoption.

For more detailed information on how these Trusts work and how you can benefit, visit our FAQ page: https://mygoldbelt.com/FAQs/Trusts

04/18/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Goldbelt Shareholder Florentino "Tiny" Barril, Sr.! 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate Tiny Barril, Sr. on being named Citizen of the Year by Tlingit & Haida! 👏

Tiny’s dedication to community, culture, and service has made a lasting impact, and we are honored to share this incredible achievement. Gunalchéesh, Tiny, for all the ways you give back and lead by example.

Join us in congratulating him!

🎉 Congratulations to the following elected to positions by our delegates at the 90th Annual Tribal Assembly:

𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞: Debra O'Gara
𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫: Florentino (Tiny) Barril, Sr.
𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫: Jasmine Knudson

Read more about the elected candidates: https://tlingitandhaida.gov/event/tribal-assembly/

04/17/2025

We’re Missing Shareholder Contact Information

Goldbelt needs updated contact information for some shareholders. Without it, we can’t deliver critical updates—like distributions, voting access for the upcoming board election, job opportunities, and shareholder news.

Please contact us if you are on our missing address list, or if recognize someone, please encourage them to contact Shareholder Services or share their updated information with us. Shareholders can reach us by:
📩 Using the message feature under “About Me” at MyGoldbelt.com
✉️ Emailing [email protected]
📞 Calling (907) 790-4990
➡️ View the missing address list here: https://mygoldbelt.com/Services/BadAddressList

Help us stay connected—accurate contact info is the fastest way to receive distributions and important shareholder communications.

04/17/2025

📣 Seeking Ancestral Trustee Applicants

The Ancestral Trustee role is open now! The Goldbelt Board of Directors is searching for someone to serve as an Independent Trustee. This person will have the responsibility of managing the Ancestral Trust assets, setting Trust policy, and working with other members of the Board of Trustees. This is a multi-year appointment, receiving $250.00 per quarterly meeting.

To learn more and apply, visit: https://ow.ly/lbc550VBYN8

04/17/2025

🚠 Goldbelt Tram Shareholder Appreciation Day — May 3 🚠

Join us on Saturday, May 3, from Noon to 4 p.m. for Shareholder Appreciation Day at the Goldbelt Tram! Shareholders and their immediate guests are invited to ride the Tram for free during this special event.

Enjoy a discounted meal, take in the views, and celebrate a day dedicated to our shareholders. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win door prizes donated by the Tram team!
🎁 Grand prizes: Three separate gifts of jewelry!
🎁 Door Prizes: Ten themed gift bags!
🎁 Free Goldbelt Tram t-shirts!

Check-in with Shareholder Services at the base of the Tram and receive a Goldbelt Tram t-shirts while supplies last and automatically be entered into the prize drawing. One check-in per shareholder.

Important Details:
✍️ Free Tram rides: Noon to 4 p.m.
✍️ Discounted meals and desserts available for shareholders and immediate guests.
✍️ Free Goldbelt t-shirt while supplies last.

Door prize winners will be randomly selected and announced on Monday through MyGoldbelt and social media. Prizes are drawn via MyGoldbelt to ensure they go to shareholders only.

We hope to see you there!

04/17/2025

🌸 Parents, summer is coming! 🌸

Are you planning for sports, art, music, or academic programs? Goldbelt’s Youth Extracurricular Scholarship (YES) can help cover the cost of activities for shareholders aged 3 through 12th grade.

This scholarship provides up to $500 per calendar year for things like sports teams, training camps, tutoring, performing arts classes, and more. You can apply multiple times until the $500 annual cap is reached.

🌸 Open to Goldbelt shareholders with voting stock
🌸 Proof of enrollment and receipts are required
🌸 Applications are accepted year-round

Make this summer count. Tag a parent who should apply.

Apply now: https://ow.ly/GAhx50VAXF4

04/16/2025

Goldbelt Tram is located just south of downtown Juneau, Alaska. Look for us on the cruise ship dock in the big red building! The Juneau tram makes a six-minute ascent of 3,819-foot up Mount Roberts from the cruise ship docks to a height of about 1,800 feet. A restaurant, theater, retail shop, and na...

04/16/2025

We love the view! 🚋 ⛰️

Amazing view of Juneau, Alaska from the top of Mt Roberts 🥰

04/15/2025

The Right Guy for the Job 🧳

Goldbelt is thrilled to announce the promotion of shareholder Guy Bean to the position of Helpdesk Team Lead. Guy started working as a ticket agent at the Goldbelt Tram while he was still in high school. Then in June 2017 he became a shareholder intern, a role he excelled in across Goldbelt Security and Goldbelt Tram for three seasons. In 2021, he joined the IT team as a full-time employee, and his exceptional performance earned him a promotion to IT Tech II.

“I love the opportunity to learn more and more,” said Guy about his experience working at Goldbelt. “I’ve had great management since I've been with Goldbelt and they continuously push me to either educate myself or give me opportunities where I can get educated with new hardware, new systems, new processes, and I like that growth and continuingly gaining knowledge.”

In his new role, Guy will lead the Service Desk Team, serving as the primary point of contact for our internal customers in Juneau. He will focus on managing service requests and ensuring prompt, effective incident resolution.

“I’ve known Guy since he was an Intern,” said Ben Johnson, Chief Information Officer. “From the day I met him, he has been eager to learn and get better at everything he does. He is reliable; he’s the Guy you can always count on when you need something extra. I can’t say enough good things about him, and I don’t think there is a celling for how far he could advance in this department.”

Guy was a Goldbelt scholarship recipient, and said one of the things he loves most about working at Goldbelt is the opportunity to help other shareholders. “We’re growing consistently, and at a high rate. It's very exciting and it's very fun to be a part of,” said Guy about being a shareholder/employee of Goldbelt. “I love it. I don't get much of a chance to help the shareholders, directly, but like going to the shareholder annual meetings and grabbing food and helping people as much as I can. That feels great.”

04/14/2025

Looking for a flexible career opportunity you can do from anywhere? We're hiring remotely!

Goldbelt’s mission is to make a positive and lasting impact in the lives of our Alaska Native shareholders, and every role contributes to that mission — whether you're supporting government programs, IT initiatives, healthcare, or beyond.

Join our purpose-driven team and contribute to impactful projects from anywhere! Explore our current remote openings: https://ow.ly/VKpQ50VApzE

04/14/2025

Nathan Jackson to be Honored with Tlingit & Haida’s President’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Goldbelt is incredibly proud to celebrate Nathan Jackson, who will be honored at this year’s Tlingit & Haida President’s Awards Banquet & Fundraiser on Friday, April 18 at 6 p.m. at Centennial Hall Convention Center.

As a proud sponsor and participant in this meaningful event, Goldbelt is committed to uplifting those who make a lasting impact on our communities and beyond. The President’s Awards shine a light on individuals whose contributions inspire, strengthen, and lead with purpose—and we are thrilled to see Nathan recognized among them.

Nathan was recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts with a National Heritage Fellowship, the nation’s highest award in traditional arts. The National Endowment for the Humanities recognized Nathan as a national treasure. His work is featured at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., The Burke Museum in Seattle, The Field Museum in Chicago, Totem Heritage Center in Ketchikan, and numerous other national and international institutions. Goldbelt is so proud that Nathan is part of our community.

The Tlingit & Haida’s President’s Awards Banquet & Fundraiser celebrates those who have made significant contributions to our people and communities. This year, fundraising proceeds will go to supporting the Tribal Education Campus.

Grab your tickets for Friday night’s event: https://tlingitandhaida.gov/event/president%CA%BCs-awards-banquet/

04/13/2025

Seeking Ancestral Trustee Applicants!

The Ancestral Trustee role is open now! The Goldbelt Board of Directors is searching for someone to serve as an Independent Trustee. This person will have the responsibility of managing the Ancestral Trust assets, setting Trust policy, and working with other members of the Board of Trustees. This is a multi-year appointment, receiving $250.00 per quarterly meeting. To learn more and apply, visit: https://career-goldbeltshareholder.icims.com/jobs/16730/ancestral-trustee/job