Summer High School Intern (Ages 14+)

Job Closing: Jun 7, 2023

JOB CODE: STATUS: Full time - Term

EXEMPT: No LOCATION: Ionkwakiokwaroron

DEPARTMENT: Education REPORTS TO:

SUMMARY: High School interns will be placed in various departments within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. Applicants will be under the supervision of departments requesting interns and the Career Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Job placements will vary upon request from departments requesting High School Interns
  • Attending program orientation
  • Assisting supervisors with job specific duties
  • Adhere to Tribal and departmental policies
  • Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
  • Placements may be based on age, 14+, 16+ or 18+

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: There are no supervisor requirements for this position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The applicant must have a positive attitude, be energetic, self-motivated, open-minded and have a willingness to learn while on this placement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information obtained, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • Applicants must be 14 years of age and older at the time of application
  • Applicants must be in grades 8-12
  • Applicants between the ages of 14-17 must have NYS working papers

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong oral and written communication skills required.

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination base on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor.

The successful candidate must pass a drug test. Based on placement a criminal background check may be required prior to employment.

Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume, and supporting documents (certificates, degrees, licenses). Applicants that are eligible for native preference must include Tribal Identification Card, Status Card or letter to be eligible for Native Preference. All submissions can be emailed to human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov or by mail to Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY 13655. Due to our network security, we are unable to open hyperlinks. Applicants will need to attach their documents as a PDF or WORD files if emailing. Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor. Among qualified applicants, the SRMT will give preference to the qualified native applicant.

DRUG TESTING POLICY

All positions require the successful candidate to pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes. Depending on the position there maybe multiple background checks.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used for Emergency Hire individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.

INTERVIEW

Testing in the applicable skills may be required as part of the interview process.

EMPLOYEE COVID VACCINATION POLICY

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Health Services has adopted a “Vaccination Policy” that requires ONLY Health Service employees to be “Fully Vaccinated” against the Coronavirus. The Vaccine requirement DOES NOT apply to positions that are not Health Services employees. Health Service Applicants are not required to disclose their vaccination status at the time of application; however, they must do so upon becoming the successful candidate. The successful applicant must submit their proof of vaccination status or they may submit a Medical Exemption form upon being notified that they are the successful candidate. At that point, the policy will apply to them as though they were already employed.