TO Youth Co-Op

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 13,776 - 19,286; Part time

Job summary

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort is seeking a part-time Youth Employee for Monday–Friday 1st shift, working around school schedules. Wage is $12.03 per hour, with days and shift to be determined. Posting dates are 7/15/26-8/10/26. Youth Tribal Members Only.

The position exposes students to meaningful work experiences, supervised by department managers, and involves direct and indirect services to community, clients and customers.

Qualifications

• Youth enrolled in 11th or 12th grade.
• Must be a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.
• Eligible to earn High School credits.
• Must provide a letter from High School advisor/counselor recommending participation and placement.

Responsibilities

• Greet the public and direct to the appropriate staff.
• Assist with department program needs.
• Provide information and assistance to the public about department programs and services.
• Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and present a professional demeanor.
• Complete trainings and comply with Tribal Operations policies.

Skills

Customer service

Windows OS

Verbal & written communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school enrollment (11th/12th grade)

Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe member

Eligible to earn High School credits

Advisor recommendation letter

Tools

Office software

Windows

Job description

Job Overview

Part Time Monday‑Friday 1st shift working around school schedule

Wage: $12.03 an hour Shift and Days TBD

Posting: 7/15/26-8/10/26

Youth Tribal Members Only

Position Summary

Position is intended to expose youth to meaningful work activities through on‑job learning experiences which may lead to future career opportunities. Under the supervision of the Department Manager, serve as a staff person to the team that provides direct and indirect services to the community, clients and customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The supervisor in the areas assigned will determine duties and responsibilities.
• Greet the public and direct to the appropriate staff person or destination.
• Assist with department program needs.
• Provide information and assistance to the general public about the department programs and services.
• Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times.
• Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
• Complete trainings specific to department.
• Must comply with Tribal Operations Personnel Policy and policies of the department.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all‑inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Contacts / Purpose Of Contacts

• Contacts will include frequent contact with Tribal Operations staff, Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort Management, Saganing Eagles Landing Casino, and Migizi Economic Development Company.
• May have some contact with the community and general public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Youth enrolled in school in 11th or 12th grade.
• Must be a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.
• Must be eligible to earn High School credits.
• Must provide a letter from High School advisor/counselor recommending participation and placement.

License, Certification, or Special Requirements

• Native American preference shall apply to all positions.
• Must obtain work permit from high school, which is accredited by the state of Michigan.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including Windows programs.
• Ability to deal with staff and public in a courteous manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co‑workers at all levels.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written format.

Physical Demands

• Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.
• Required to sit for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally walk and stand and reach with arms and hands.
• Normal visual acuity, ability to talk and hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

• Normal office and outdoor environment.
• Must possess sufficient stamina to work under all types of weather conditions including extreme hot/cold and to lift, carry, push, or pull a variety of tools, equipment and materials.