NANA is looking for individuals who believe in following NANA’s core values: Honesty and integrity govern our activities, commitments made will be fulfilled and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. All employees must embrace NANA’s mission of improving the quality of life of our NANA shareholders and NANA’s shareholder hire preference policy.

The Economic Development and Sustainability (EDS) Shareholder Intern will support the EDS Department by completing assigned projects and general administrative tasks.

Internships will run from June 2^nd – August 3^rd.    

• Assist EDS department with various programs and initiatives, to include, but not limited to NANA’s Regional Broadband Network, Atautchikun, LLC grant making efforts, alternative energy projects, and VEI grant management assistance.
• Assists with Vice President with special projects to assist with carrying out the EDS and NANA board strategic plan, to include planning efforts, program development, project initiation and monitoring of special projects. Assist Vice President with shareholder business development program.
• Receive, organize, and document village grant applications with the EDS Manager
• Assist with preparing application package for the EDS committee and board meetings.
• Communicate with village, city and/or tribe regarding EDS special projects and VEI grant application, project documentation, and processing of payments.
• Provide administrative support to the department, as needed.
• Scan, copy or print documents for special projects, documenting purposes or records needs.
• May answer incoming calls, may also make outgoing calls as needed to support activities, projects, or day-to day work activity.
• Operate in a climate of confidentiality requiring discretion.
• Other duties may be assigned, as needed.

• Applicants must be a shareholder of NANA Regional Corporation, Inc., or a direct descendant of a shareholder. In accordance with NANA's Shareholder Preference Hiring Policy, priority will be given to NANA shareholders first, followed by shareholder descendants
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be currently enrolled in college or a vocational school full-time and have completed one semester of postsecondary education. 
• Must be currently enrolled in college pursuing Business, Accounting, or Rural Development or similar field.
• Have good communication skills to work with NANA management team and local leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience with business development or management, project management, community planning, or grant program management preferred, but not required.
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NANA’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Preferably a Junior or Senior level college student.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoors - environmentally controlled; requires most or all work to be done inside.

Noise level: The noise level in the work environment is usually that of a standard office atmosphere.

Description of environment: Office building with standard office environment.

Physical requirements:  Employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.

Travel: No

Competencies

Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits feedback to improve service; responds to request for service and assistance; meets commitments in a timely manner.

Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others ideals.

Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

The position requires reading, detailed work, problem solving, interactions with other companies including other NANA companies, reasoning, math, language, presentations, verbal and written communication, analytical reasoning, will require the employee in the position to manage multiple concurrent tasks, and handle constant interruptions.