Community Impact and Engagement Intern

Ho-Chunk, Inc. • Winnebago, NE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• High School Diploma required
• Must have completed at least one full semester of an undergraduate or graduate program

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.
• Lodging, transportation, and other travel expenses are provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees