Environmental Technician Intern

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska • Niobrara, NE

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an Internship for an individual who is seeking experience to coincide with an interest in Environmental Protection while starting a post-secondary education program. The intern will assist with the daily operation of the Environmental Protection Department. Time commitment to not exceed 600 hours per year.

Requirements

• Enrolled in post-secondary program.
• Ability to handle stress, meet deadlines and work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work on and organize multiple projects.
• Possess or develop computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.
• Make effort to develop written and oral communication skills.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Must successfully pass drug and alcohol testing, education, character, and criminal background checks.
• Able and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver administrative services to the department as is appropriate
• Assist with routine office-related functions including, but not limited to: processing various accounting functions, reviewing and reconciling accounting work papers, answering the phone, taking/relaying messages, copying, faxing, filing, logging all incoming and outgoing mail, scheduling meetings, typing letters (using word processor), reports, etc.
• Attend staff and other meetings as required.
• Travel as needed to fulfill objectives of projects.
• Maintains complete confidentiality and honors the Privacy Act and HIPAA.
• Familiarize self with policy and procedure of the Department and the Ponca Tribe as an employee.
• Assist in policy creation/ implementation
• Assist in water sampling, data gathering, and review and analyze results.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed