Description
Summary
Waséyabek, a 100% Tribally-owned holding company that manages the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi's (NHBP) non-gaming economic development activities, is seeking a paid Marketing and Communications intern. The ideal candidate will possess experience in a wide variety of areas including writing, editing, social media, project management, and more along with a drive to consistently generate high-quality results.
Working closely with our team, you'll write and edit content for our publications, post to our social media platforms, provide project management assistance with our third-party vendors, and collaborate on special tasks with departments from across the organization.
This internship offers the opportunity to connect with our unique audience while refining your skills, bringing your ideas to life, and contributing to meaningful projects that not only impact the organization, but the entire Waséyabek family of companies. You'll gain practical marketing and communications experience in a professional setting while partnering on key projects that align with our vision, mission, and values.
Duration: 3 Months, Summer 2026 (20 Hours/Week)
This is an in-person position with flexible hours between 8 a.m-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
About Our Internship Program
The program is designed to provide meaningful, real-world experience while fostering collaboration and connection. Opportunities to help students grow professionally while developing a deeper understanding of the mission and cultural foundation that guide our work include:
• Working alongside peers across multiple departments.
• Networking with professionals throughout the corporate office and portfolio of companies.
• Participate in site visits that offer insight into our diverse business operations.
• Learn about NHBP history, traditions, and values.
Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:
- Write and edit content for a variety of platforms, including the Waséyabek Intranet, NHBP's Turtle Press, and more.
- Audit Waséyabek suite of websites for content, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and clarity.
- Develop content for distribution on Waséyabek's social media channels.
- Offer suggestions for enhancement on Waséyabek's social media strategy.
- Provide project management support for Waséyabek's third-party vendors (public relations, video, and graphic design).
- Develop innovative strategic marketing and communications approaches for immediate or potential adoption by Waséyabek or its family of companies.
- Other marketing and communications duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current student pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, or a related field. Sophomore standing or higher is preferred.
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Strong writer with the ability to deliver effective messaging through storytelling.
- Strict attention to detail, especially concerning the written word.
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic understanding of the Adobe software suite (Creative Cloud), including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, and Acrobat.
- Experience with photography, videography, and website design (WordPress and Elementor/Divi).
- A deep commitment to understanding others and a drive to consistently deliver high-quality results.
Physical Requirements:
This job operates in a professional office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Flexibility related to work hours as project demands arise.
• Occasionally required to move 5 40 pounds.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to type.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms for using a computer.
Travel Requirements:
Some travel may be required, up to 10% of the time. The travel may be local or national and may be by car, rail, or air.
Disclaimer:
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Native American & Veteran Hiring Preferences will be applied in accordance with Waséyabek Development Company policy. We are committed to making merit-based hiring decisions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, height or weight, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
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