Mission
 Waséyabek Development Company, LLC (Waséyabek) is a legal entity, created and wholly owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP or Band), a federally recognized Indian Tribe to serve as the holding company through which the Band acquires, develops and manages a diversified portfolio of non-gaming business assets. Waséyabek's portfolio currently includes commercial real estate, industrial and manufacturing operations, professional services companies, trucking, logistics and warehousing, and federal contracting entities.  Waseyabek plays a key role in advancing the NHBP's economic development and long-term sustainability. 

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.

Position Summary
 This position supports the day-to-day operational needs of the Human Resources Department as well as providing support to project-based tasks. This will give the intern gainful experience and knowledge in the workings of a tribally owned economic development HR environment.

Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:
 

• Collaborate with team members to learn best practices, tools, and processes.

• Assist the HR team with day-to-day operations and special projects.

• Provide clerical and administrative support to the HR department.

• Assist with and gain exposure to talent acquisition and onboarding practices and processes.

• Work with HR team on AI-driven projects.

• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of talent development curriculum.

• Assist with additional HR projects and provide general support to the team as needed

• Collaborate with team members to support overall HR department operations while handling sensitive information with discretion.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Applicants must possess any education, training or experience necessary to perform all essential duties and responsibilities associated with the position. Education, training and experience indicative of an individual's ability to perform all essential job duties and responsibilities, include the following:

1. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
2. An interest and aptitude to work in Human Resources.
3. Basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
4. Ability to pass an extensive background investigation, including but not limited to personal and professional financial history, nationwide criminal record search, credit check, and other relevant background information deemed necessary by WDC.

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Familiarity with recruitment platforms or HRIS systems

Prior knowledge or experience working with a Native American Tribe.

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.