Community Development Intern

Job Title:                             Community Development Intern              

Department:                      Community Development

Reports to:                         Community Development Manager

Location:                             Winnebago, NE

Status:                               Non-Exempt

Summary

The Community Development intern will work closely with the Community Development Department by providing support to the team through assisting with special projects, research, and general department support.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understands the overall mission and model of the company, including the brand, customer, product goals, and all other aspects of service.
• Collaborate with team to develop program materials, presentations, and reports.
• Assist in planning and execution of community development programs and events.
• Conduct research and identify funding sources, including grants, sponsorships, and donations.
• Communicate with internal and external individuals and teams, including vendors, community members, partners, youth, elders, tribal leaders, etc.
• Contribute to planning and execution of charitable giving initiatives.
• Attend weekly team meetings.
• Attend community meetings and events as needed.
• Participate in training sessions, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
• Administrative support and community outreach as needed.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and anticipate project needs.
• Strong research skills
• Ability to work effectively in open office environment.

Education

• Applicants from a variety of educational backgrounds will be considered. High School Diploma Required
• Completed one full college semester working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree.

To be considered for this position, applicants must attach a copy of their unofficial transcripts along with their application. This is a required document and applications submitted without it will have a delay in their review.  This can be done on this page in the “Additional Attachments” section.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Maintains a valid Driver’s License and be insurable under company insurance provider/program

Security Clearance

None required for this position.

AAP/EEO Statement

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.