Potawatomi Ventures Intern

Potawatomi Ventures Commercial; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 13,392 - 26,784; Part time

Job summary

Potawatomi Ventures invites Native American students to join its Internship Program focused on career development across accounting, IT, marketing, HR and facilities. Internships run eight to twelve weeks, with options for full or part-time work at the corporate office or subsidiaries.

Participants gain on-the-job training, professional networking, and exposure to Potawatomi Ventures businesses while mentors provide real-time feedback. Applications are ongoing with a summer emphasis.

Qualifications

• Enrolled Forest County Potawatomi Community Member, spouse, or descendant.
• Completed Employment Application.
• Actively in school or graduated within last 2 years.
• Ability to work at Potawatomi Ventures or Potawatomi Ventures Subsidiary locations.
• Participate in interview for employment and be selected as an Intern.

Responsibilities

• On-the-job training and development in chosen field.
• Professional networking with mentors and colleagues.
• Real-time feedback from supervisors on performance.
• Interaction with customers and vendors across Potawatomi Ventures' businesses.
• Learning about Potawatomi Ventures' diverse subsidiaries.

Job description

Potawatomi Ventures Internship Program

Potawatomi Ventures is pleased to present this Internship Program intended for the Native American community. The Program provides a preference first for members of the Forest County Potawatomi Community followed by spouse and Forest County Potawatomi Descendants.

Mission and Purpose

To provide career development and learning opportunities to members of the Forest County Potawatomi Community. Offering development of business skills through the application of education and life experiences within Potawatomi Ventures.

Eligibility Requirements

• Enrolled Forest County Potawatomi Community Member, spouse, or descendant.
• Completion of the Employment Application.
• Actively in school or graduated within last 2 years.
• Ability to work at a Potawatomi Ventures or Potawatomi Ventures Subsidiary locations.
• Participate in interview for employment and be selected as an Intern.

Program Details and Duration

Potawatomi Ventures will offer Internships of eight to twelve week programs of Full or Part Time Employment at the Potawatomi Ventures Corporate office or with one of the Potawatomi Ventures Subsidiaries. Fields of study for Internships include, but are not limited to:

• Accounting and Finance
• Information Technology
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Facilities

Potawatomi Ventures and Subsidiary Internship opportunities will be presented by

• Potawatomi Ventures Corporate Office
• Greenfire Management Services
• Data Holdings- Data Center
• Fireside- Potawatomi Retail Operations
• Potawatomi Federal Solutions

Program Learning and Experiences

• Development of technical skills in chosen field of study
• On the job training
• Advancement of written and verbal communication
• Leadership
• Development soft skills
• Providing feedback and improvements to Potawatomi Ventures businesses
• Interaction with customers and vendors
• Real time feedback from supervisors on successes achieved
• Learning about the Potawatomi Ventures businesses

Interns will build on their education and life experiences, applying those experiences in a real-world business environment. Upon completion of the Potawatomi Ventures Internship, create a professional network with professionals from Potawatomi Ventures, customers, vendors and other current, past, and future Potawatomi Ventures Interns.

Program Timing

Potawatomi Ventures will offer ongoing Internship Opportunities.

The application for these Internships will be ongoing. However, as summer presents to be the most appealing time for students, we will also accommodate any other times of the year.

Potawatomi Ventures looks forward to engaging members of the Forest County Potawatomi Community in support of tribal sovereignty, self-determination, and business continuity opportunities.

Contact Us

Please contact us to learn more about this exciting Internship Program and how Potawatomi Ventures can add to your professional experience.

Human Resources Department
Potawatomi Business Development Corporation
[e-mail]
414-290-9480