Community Impact and Engagement Intern

 Community Impact & Engagement Intern 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Leading Tier: Leading Self 

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will vary depending on experience, education level or degrees obtained, and the cost of living for the assigned work location.

Intern employees are categorized as seasonal full-time employees and will accrue one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. Accrual begins after 80 hours of consecutive employment in Nebraska.

Summary

The Community Impact & Engagement Intern will support the promotion and success of education and scholarship initiatives through Ho-Chunk, Inc. The intern will help ensure Winnebago students and community members are aware of and can participate in these opportunities. This role includes event coordination, communication, research, and content development, with a focus on aligning educational engagement efforts with Ho-Chunk, Inc.’s broader business and community goals. The intern will be responsible for completing all tasks outlined in their summer project plans assigned by managers. Interns must participate in all mandatory internship programming, evaluation periods and professional development sessions. Attending sessions remotely will be determined and approved by program manager.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

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

· Understand the overall mission and model of Ho-Chunk, Inc., including brand, customer, and product goals.

· Rotate through corporate business divisions to gain exposure and provide suggestions for growth.

· Accept and complete assigned business-focused projects with researched ideas and recommendations.

· Learn and apply internal standard operating procedures and software systems.

· Assist in preparing performance reports and final internship presentations.

· Support the coordination of educational, community, and company events within timelines and budgets.

· Set agendas and coordinate meetings with both internal and external partners.

· Conduct research, analyze findings, and present results.

· Communicate with vendors, community members, youth, elders, and tribal leaders.

· Organize and maintain supplies and inventory as needed.

· Develop and manage content for social media platforms related to engagement initiatives.

· Assist with administrative duties (creating, reviewing, organizing, and modifying documents, and presenting results)

· Work with Winnebago Tribal Administration to compile and analyze data; Produce measurable outcomes; Present findings to a variety of audiences

Skills and Qualifications

· Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills

· Excellent organizational and time management abilities

· Professional demeanor and confidentiality

· Focused on customer and community engagement

· Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

· Ability to work with standard office equipment (computers, phones, printers, etc.)

· Strong analytical skills

· Public speaking

Education & Experience

· High School Diploma required

· Must have completed at least one full semester of an undergraduate or graduate program

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and occasionally includes off-site event coordination.

Schedule & Travel

Travel is anticipated for all new interns and includes a site tour of Dynamic Homes in Detroit Lakes, MN, which typically requires an overnight trip. Lodging, transportation, and other travel expenses are provided. This does not apply to ANG Interns

Interns whose work location is in Sioux City, South Sioux City, Bellevue, Omaha, or Lincoln may be expected to travel to Winnebago, NE, for various professional development sessions with senior leaders within the company and community. Interns may be responsible for commuting to and from the assigned worksite for all required internship programming activities if no company vehicle is available. This does not apply to ANG or Dynamic Homes Interns.

Our Values

Native American Owned & Proud | Accountable | Team Focused | Innovative | Visionary | Excellence

Physical Demands

· Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to operate office equipment

· Frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms

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.