Intern - Gaming Commission

NHBP • Battle Creek, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Intern – Gaming Commission position offers hands-on experience within the Tribal Gaming industry. This role provides exposure to board operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making processes, equipping interns with invaluable insights and skills for navigating governance challenges in a dynamic regulatory environment. Through this internship, participants will engage directly with board members and senior staff, contributing to the development and implementation of governance frameworks and policies. This position is designed for Preference Candidates.

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Be a high school student who will be a senior this Fall (current year) or already have a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
• Complete and pass a comprehensive background investigation and drug screening in accordance with NHBP standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using general office equipment.
• Understand or able to gain knowledge of and appreciate the Native American culture and customs.
• Excellent interpersonal/human relation skills.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical files.
• Read and interpret documents.
• Work well in team centered environment.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Basic computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Attend Commission meetings and other regulatory proceedings.
• Shadow Commissioners and Agency staff to learn about their responsibilities and how they navigate gaming regulation.
• Under supervision, review compliance or audit findings, enforcement actions, and investigations, and learn about the regulatory responses to violations or issues.
• Under supervision, review license applications or renewal submissions for completeness and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Complete a portfolio documenting observations and insights gained from attending meetings and sessions.
• Deliver a presentation to summarize and share learning experiences and findings from the internship.
• Complete required training modules conducted through web-based portals.
• Report for a total of six meetings, scheduled from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM every other Wednesday, subject to scheduling adjustments based on organizational need.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED