Tribal Career Readiness Program - Intern (Kalispel Tribal Members Only)

Camas Path; Airway Heights (WA); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalispel Tribe of Indians is seeking an internship opportunity in land management-related duties, offering hands-on experience in tribal programs and department projects within a casino-adjacent work environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, learning, and completing office tasks while participating in a 10-week paid program with uniforms and training provided. Strong communication skills and an interest in land management are desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Interested in learning about Land Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support in all services and programs.
• Work collaboratively with the department or other departments.
• Assist the department on projects or department needs.
• Assist and support the department in carrying out office duties or as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• 10 weeks paid uniforms & training.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Land management interest

Education

High school juniors or seniors

Job description

Summary of Functions

Learn the job duties of desired area of internship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• To assist and support in all of the services and programs.
• Work collaboratively with the department or other departments.
• Assist the department on projects or department needs.
• Assist and support the department in carrying out office duties or as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• 10 weeks paid uniforms & training

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education

• High school Juniors or Seniors

Skills & Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Interested in learning about Land Management

Experience

• Participating in Tribal Career Readiness Program.

Other Requirements

Obtain and maintain [License or Work Permit Level].

Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for automobile insurance.

Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Reach with hands and arms. Talk, hear, taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this j ob, the employee may be exposed to tobacco smoke, flashing lights, and loud noises as found in a casino setting. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, repetitive motions, extreme cold or extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Hiring Preference

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Spouses of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants.

General Sign-off & Disclaimers

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.

At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.

Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment.

Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.