Intern - Gaming Commission
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, Battle Creek, MI, United States
Posting Closes:
04-10-2026 at 9 am
“The anticipated start date for this internship is during the summer break. The selected candidate’s start date will be determined in coordination with their school schedule to ensure a smooth transition into the role.”
Position Summary The Intern – Gaming Commission position offers hands‑on experience within the Tribal Gaming industry. This role provides exposure to board operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision‑making processes, equipping interns with invaluable insights and skills for navigating governance challenges in a dynamic regulatory environment. Through this internship, participants will engage directly with board members and senior staff, contributing to the development and implementation of governance frameworks and policies. This position is designed for Preference Candidates.
Job Details Job Title:
Intern – Gaming Commission Supervisor:
Executive Director Status:
Non‑Exempt Salary:
Stipend Location:
Battle Creek, MI
Essential Functions
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Attend Commission meetings and other regulatory proceedings.
Shadow Commissioners and Agency staff to learn about their responsibilities and how they navigate gaming regulation.
Under supervision, review compliance or audit findings, enforcement actions, and investigations, and learn about the regulatory responses to violations or issues.
Under supervision, review license applications or renewal submissions for completeness and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Complete a portfolio documenting observations and insights gained from attending meetings and sessions.
Deliver a presentation to summarize and share learning experiences and findings from the internship.
Complete required training modules conducted through web‑based portals.
Report for a total of six meetings, scheduled from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM every other Wednesday, subject to scheduling adjustments based on organizational need.
Minimum Qualifications
Be at least 16 years of age.
Be a high school student who will be a senior this Fall (current year) or already have a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
Complete and pass a comprehensive background investigation and drug screening in accordance with NHBP standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using general office equipment.
Understand or be able to gain knowledge of and appreciate the Native American culture and customs.
Other Skills And Abilities
Excellent interpersonal/human relation skills.
Organize and maintain electronic and physical files.
Read and interpret documents.
Work well in a team‑centered environment.
Professional demeanor and appearance.
Basic computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets software.
Security Sensitive This position contains information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions. All information obtained and shared is subject to confidentiality policies and agreements.
Indian Preference Indian preference will be applied in the selection of qualified applicants in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference in Employment Code, which affords employment preference to NHBP Tribal citizens, spouse/parents of NHBP citizens, and members of other federally and Tribally recognized Indian Tribes.
As a condition of employment, Gaming Commission employees consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tribe and the Tribal Court for any and all disputes in connection with their employment with the Tribe. They also consent to the application of Tribe’s law, both substantive and procedural, regarding any and all proceedings, matters and things relating to their employment relationship with the Tribe. Employees consent to the Tribe's grievance procedure and to the Tribe's courts for any and all disputes related to their employment with the Tribe. Employees agree that exclusive jurisdiction means that they do not have a right to sue the Tribe, its officials or employees in any court or forum other than the court or forum provided by the Tribe.
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04-10-2026 at 9 am
“The anticipated start date for this internship is during the summer break. The selected candidate’s start date will be determined in coordination with their school schedule to ensure a smooth transition into the role.”
Position Summary The Intern – Gaming Commission position offers hands‑on experience within the Tribal Gaming industry. This role provides exposure to board operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision‑making processes, equipping interns with invaluable insights and skills for navigating governance challenges in a dynamic regulatory environment. Through this internship, participants will engage directly with board members and senior staff, contributing to the development and implementation of governance frameworks and policies. This position is designed for Preference Candidates.
Job Details Job Title:
Intern – Gaming Commission Supervisor:
Executive Director Status:
Non‑Exempt Salary:
Stipend Location:
Battle Creek, MI
Essential Functions
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Attend Commission meetings and other regulatory proceedings.
Shadow Commissioners and Agency staff to learn about their responsibilities and how they navigate gaming regulation.
Under supervision, review compliance or audit findings, enforcement actions, and investigations, and learn about the regulatory responses to violations or issues.
Under supervision, review license applications or renewal submissions for completeness and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Complete a portfolio documenting observations and insights gained from attending meetings and sessions.
Deliver a presentation to summarize and share learning experiences and findings from the internship.
Complete required training modules conducted through web‑based portals.
Report for a total of six meetings, scheduled from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM every other Wednesday, subject to scheduling adjustments based on organizational need.
Minimum Qualifications
Be at least 16 years of age.
Be a high school student who will be a senior this Fall (current year) or already have a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
Complete and pass a comprehensive background investigation and drug screening in accordance with NHBP standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using general office equipment.
Understand or be able to gain knowledge of and appreciate the Native American culture and customs.
Other Skills And Abilities
Excellent interpersonal/human relation skills.
Organize and maintain electronic and physical files.
Read and interpret documents.
Work well in a team‑centered environment.
Professional demeanor and appearance.
Basic computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets software.
Security Sensitive This position contains information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions. All information obtained and shared is subject to confidentiality policies and agreements.
Indian Preference Indian preference will be applied in the selection of qualified applicants in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference in Employment Code, which affords employment preference to NHBP Tribal citizens, spouse/parents of NHBP citizens, and members of other federally and Tribally recognized Indian Tribes.
As a condition of employment, Gaming Commission employees consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tribe and the Tribal Court for any and all disputes in connection with their employment with the Tribe. They also consent to the application of Tribe’s law, both substantive and procedural, regarding any and all proceedings, matters and things relating to their employment relationship with the Tribe. Employees consent to the Tribe's grievance procedure and to the Tribe's courts for any and all disputes related to their employment with the Tribe. Employees agree that exclusive jurisdiction means that they do not have a right to sue the Tribe, its officials or employees in any court or forum other than the court or forum provided by the Tribe.
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