Job Description

MUST BE SAGINAW CHIPPEWA TRIBAL MEMBER TO APPLY

Full Time

9/4/26-OUF

Days and Shift: Monday - Friday, 32 Hours, Schedule Varies Due to Class Schedule.

Wage: $14.49

Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit

SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it’s important to us too.

Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe: 16 Paid Holidays off include: New Year’s Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working.

Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave.

Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%.

Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of Youth Leadership Manager, work in a supportive environment to gain experience and learn skills required to perform tribal positions of leadership and responsibility. This program is intended for students pursuing an approved post-secondary degree and certification. Leadership Apprentice will be placed in departments related to their respective degree, however, there may be times when intern is assigned to a different department based on the circumstances and/or needs of the tribe.

Key management positions within tribal operations, gaming and other tribal business ventures will be targets for internships under this program. Leadership Apprentices will be developed within tribal operations that have projected growth and who can provide on-the-job experience, which will unite with the academic goals and curriculum of the candidate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Intern within the Tribal Operations or other tribal enterprises.
• Comply with all policies and procedures of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.
• Complete degree requirements within four calendar years of hire.
• Comply with all Tribal Scholarship policies throughout the academic school year.
• Maintain full-time academic enrollment of at least twelve credit hours for undergraduates and nine credit hours for graduate students per semester.
• Maintain a cumulative 2.5 or higher grade point average throughout the academic school year.
• Annual evaluation on progress and work performance.
• Perform duties and responsibilities relevant to placement.
• Participate in cultural and academic professional development opportunities.
• Work alongside assigned department director or assigned supervisor to gain managerial experience.
• Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and all other privacy regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
• 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.

Contacts/Purpose of Contacts:

• Contact with associates within the organization for the purpose of collaborating and gaining basic knowledge of all Saginaw Chippewa tribal enterprises.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be a Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Member.
• Must have satisfactorily completed twelve credit hours or have successfully completed one year of the SCIT Youth Co-Op program.
• Must provide documentation of acceptance at an accredited college/university in Michigan.
• Must currently have a cumulative 2.5 grade point average.
• Must submit an official transcript and class schedule during recruitment process.
• Must be a full-time college student.
• Applicants must submit a declared degree audit as requested throughout internship.
• Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position in the assigned department.

License, Certification, or Special Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification within probationary period.
• Native American preference shall apply to all positions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written format.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.
• Required to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally walk and reach with arms and hands.
• Normal visual acuity, ability to talk and hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Normal office or school environment or assigned work placement.
• Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
• Travel may be required.