STUDENT INTERN - Recreation Job Listing at Oneida Nation in United States of America (Job ID 5061)

Description

SALARY: $15.00 Hourly   OPEN TO ONEIDA ENROLLED TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY

NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK:32 HOURS PER WEEK

INTERN DUTIES/PROJECTS
 

1. Participate and assist in the short and long-range departmental planning to include team goals and objectives. 
2. Learn to develop, organize, promote, implement, and evaluate a variety of social activities and events including after-school activities, seasonal programming, summer programs, groups and field trips, and art & craft clubs.
3. Learn to assist in overseeing core areas including Sports & Fitness, Arts, Education and Personal Development, Social Recreation and Special Events to become cross-trained in all areas of the Recreation Program.
4. Learn to maintain equipment to include inspecting equipment weekly, replacing faulty equipment, and informing supervisor. Cleans storage areas as needed/required.
5. Learn to network and coordinate recreational services with other Tribal and non-Tribal programs.
6. Answer and screens telephone calls, revieves and relays accurate messages, greets visitors with courtesy and respect.
7. Practice excellent customer service skills at all times to include, but not limited to, addressing customer needs courteously and promptly.
8. Learn to maintain and create records, correspondence, narrative, reports and other Tribal documents as needed/required.
9. Learn and enforce all rules and regulations as established by the Recreation Department pertaining to activities and participants.
10. Participate in recreational fundraisers.
11. Learn to monitor the inside/outside of the recreation facility for safety of the youth participants.
12. Learn to lock up and secure the facility at closing as needed/required.
13. Chaperone youth to events and programs as needed/required.
14. Actively participate in staff meetings.
15. Learn to create a positive image of the Recreation program in the community by marketing, publicizing and networking with relevant Tribal and community organizations.
16. Learn to obtain price quotes and order needed equipment/supplies.
17. Contribute to a team effort and accomplish related results as required.
18. Maintain strict department security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.
19. Adhere to all Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures, Tribal Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.
20. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

1. Major Education, Psychology, Recreation and Social Work

1. Frequently stand, walk, bend/stoop, balance and push/pull and carry and lift up to ten (10) pounds.
2. Occasionally sit, bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb heights, reach above shoulder level, crouch, kneel, balance, push/pull, and carry and lift up to one hundred (100) pounds with assistance.
3. Employee must repetitively use hands and feet.
4. Work is generally performed in an indoor and outdoor setting with a high noise level.
5. Employee may occasionally be exposed to heat, cold and rain and require the use of protective clothing.
6. A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.

1. Willing to gain knowledge of social recreation programs.
2. Skill in organization.
3. Skill in customer/client relations.
4. Ability to plan, implement and evaluate activities to ensure success of the program.
5. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to be dependable, mature and possess initiative. Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
7. Ability to deal with the general public and employees with tact, courtesy, respect, objectivity and maturity.
8. Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer, fax and copy machine.
9. Ability and willingness to obtain Oneida Certification on reporting Child Abuse and Neglect is required within ninety (90) days of employment.
10. Must be willing to work some evenings, weekends, extended hours, and irregular shifts.
11. Must adhere to strict confidentiality in all matters. (Must sign a confidentiality statement prior to employment.)
12. Must be willing and able to obtain additional education and training.
13. Must adhere to strict confidentiality in all matters. (Must sign a confidentiality statement prior to employment.)
14. Must pass a pre-employment drug screening. Must adhere to the Nation's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy during the course of employment.
15. Must pass a background security check with the Oneida Nation in order to meet the Employment Eligibility Requirements, Tribal/State Compact and/or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance as they pertain to the position. A temporary license or Gaming License issued by the Oneida Gaming Commission is required as a condition of employment and continuing employment within the Oneida Nation's Gaming Division.

1. Current unofficial transcript for proof of enrollment (Current College students) or proof of acceptance into college.
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume
4. One Letter of reference

Department: Recreation
This is an internship position
Job Code: 5061
Closing Date: 5/24/24
Responsible to: Recreation Supervisor
Transfer Date: