Human Resources Summer Intern

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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:

Familiarity with recruitment platforms or HRIS systems

Prior knowledge or experience working with a Native American Tribe.

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.

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.

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