Compliance Program Intern Security Clearance

Position: Compliance Program Intern with Security Clearance
Overview Gain hands-on experience with one of the most essential yet often overlooked aspects of running a business: corporate compliance! Compliance is not just about adhering to government regulations and industry standards - it's about creating a positive business environment that lets employees embody organizational values inside and outside of the workplace while addressing the needs of a company. This summer internship is an opportunity to work directly with the Director of Compliance at a Native Hawaiian Organization-owned business that serves customers across the U.S. while learning from colleagues who voted their company as one of the best places to work in Hawai'i!

The Intern will have the opportunity to meet and work with Managers, Shared Services Directors and Executives in support of Nakupuna's mission by supporting a compliance program that ensures adherence to laws, regulations, and policies. The Intern will work directly under the Director of Compliance and collaborate with other departments. The Intern will assist with daily activities and several projects including conducting research, internal planning, and other administrative tasks .

This is a paid internship for students currently pursuing a post baccalaureate or graduate degree, as well as recent post baccalaureate or graduate degree recipients. The position is based in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, and is expected to be approximately 40 hours per week during the summer term. The internship may take place anytime between May 26, 2026, and September 6, 2026, with specific start and end dates determined in coordination with the supervisor.

Applications must be submitted by March 13, 2026. Responsibilities Help us plan and prepare for this year's Corporate Compliance Week by developing and designing materials and activities that appeal to a workforce of more than 1,000 employees. Specific deliverables may include infographics, newsletters, digital ads, presentations, and other employee resources. Follow the path from regulations, to policy, to business implementation and learn how an organization takes complex rules and translates them into meaningful practices.

The following reflects management's general expectations for this position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned . Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
* Support the team in advancing compliance program goals while l earn ing how compliance is critical to business operations and strategic planning.
* Conduct research o n federal legislation and regulations relevant to Native Hawaiian Organizations and small business federal government contractors.
* Collaborate with the compliance team to develop training materials, awareness campaigns, and employment engagement activities.
* Support the maintenance of compliance-related documentation, records, and databases.
* Assist in reviewing and updating compliance policies and proce dures.
* Work with various departments to ensure a collaborate approach to compliance.
* L everage collaborative platforms (Microsoft SharePoint , Teams) to communicate and complete assignments .
* Share internship experiences with the Nakupuna Foundation leadership . Qualifications Skills/

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen. A pplicants must also be enrolled as a degree-seeking student in an accredited college program and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or greater . Due to the hybrid nature of this internship, access to broadband WiFi is required to work effectively in a virtual office environment if the intern will not be on site in a Nakupuna office daily .

Additional qualifications include intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and excellent written and verbal communication skills .

Education:

High school degree or equivalent. In-Office Requirements:
Due to the hybrid (mix of in-person and remote ) nature of this internship, intern must have the ability to work from the Honolulu office a minimum of two days per week.

Competencies:

* Oral Communication - Speaks clearly in positive or negative situations;
Listens and gets clarification;
Responds well to questions;
Participates in meetings
* Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively;
Edits work for spelling and grammar;
Presents numerical data effectively;
Able to read and interpret written information
* Initiative - Undertakes self-development activities;
Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas;
Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities;
Asks for and offers help when needed
* Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; A ble to work remotely with no on-site supervision;
Takes responsibility for own actions;
Keeps commitments;
Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan A fitting candidate is someone who pays attention to detail, has a strong…