Tribal Administrator Intern

Job Description:

Incumbent will be responsible for learning about the work and operations of the Tribal Government. Candidate will be exposed to daily operations of the Governor’s office and will also be introduced to state, federal and tribal governments with an emphasis on government-to-government.

Duties:

• Senior (Fall-2026), High School graduates or current undergraduate college students.
• Maintain a positive attitude and be willing to work and learn.
• Maintain a level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding sensitive work undertaken at the administrative level of tribal government.
• Communicate with Tribal Administration, Tribal employees and community members regarding matters of concern with the organization.
• Must have knowledge of tribal protocols, traditions, cultural values in order to serve as a role model for youth in the community.
• Office work may include; Filing, answering telephones, filling out paperwork, writing a report of the internship experience.
• Interact with other summer youth programs in the organization.
• Attend meetings with Tribal Administrators and Administration with various government agencies during the internship.
• Candidate must be willing to travel out of state for a possible trip to Washington D.C. to learn about the federal government and its relationship with the Pueblo of San Felipe.

*Note* This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions or to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all duties satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The candidate must possess the willingness to work hard, ask questions, be respectful, follow instructions and bring their ideas, suggestions, energy and enthusiasm to the organization.

Physical Demand:

• Minimum

Working Conditions:

• The candidate will be primarily working indoors with long period of sitting.
• Occasional field work is expected.