Communications Intern

Summary: Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC) is seeking an intern for Communications Department. Our internship opportunities provide hires with on-the-job training and experience while making important contributions to the Community on a part-time basis.

This role will start June 2026 and go through September 2026. This dependent on candidate’s availability.

Job Responsibilities & Duties: The ideal candidate for the Communications Intern position will be seeking a degree in Communications, Photography, Videography, Event Management, Graphic Design, Sports Management or related field. This candidate also must be able to adapt to changing priorities and able to juggle multiple responsibilities. In this role, you must be available for some nights and/or weekends for community events during the summer. The internship will also collaborate and work with a wide variety of different departments throughout their opportunity.

The following duties and responsibilities are not meant to be all-inclusive and may be adjusted to meet business needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: Event Assistance: (parades, sporting events, community gatherings) – Write and create content for Prairie Island Communication channels (Community newsletter, Smoke Signals employee newsletter, website) – Photograph and take video of events – Assist with digital asset management – Assist with mailings – Assist with administrative communications work

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must be 16 years old or older

· Ability to work outdoors in many different weather conditions (heat, rain, wind, cold)

· Interest in learning Communications, Photography, Videography, Event Management, Graphic Design, or Sports Management.

· Successful experience working in a team setting

· Ability to maintain confidentiality

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Familiarity with Dakota culture and language

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Availability on some nights and weekends throughout employment