Environmental Intern

We are currently looking for a Part Time 29 Environmental Intern to join our Environmental Protection team located at the Housing Annex working .

Summary:
Implements skills and knowledge gained in college along with gaining practical working experience in the Environmental Services department in order to expand expertise in water and air quality, energy, gardening, outreach and sustainability.

Responsibilities:
* Using organizational skills to aid in the planning and execution of projects, festivals, and events
* Collecting field data, analyzing and compiling data in the form of tables and graphs from water and soil site tests
* Analyzing electric costs for energy consumption
* Assisting in creation and implementation of water collecting standards
* Assisting in surveying tribal lands
* Maintaining and calibrating monitoring equipment
* Assisting with development of tribal codes and regulations
* Developing plans for internal programs
* Maintain an effective work relationship with Chickasaw Nation Programs
* Assist in the scheduling and supervising activities of any part-time staff, summer youth, or summer interns assigned to the Environmental Services department
* Receiving appropriate supplies, materials and assigned equipment then ensuring they are maintained, inventoried and stored per approved procedures
* Implementing soil nutrition management, and disease and pest control using organic and non-organic methods for vegetable production
* Preforming general garden and greenhouse duties such as sowing, transplanting, and harvesting
* Assisting with NEPA and EPA compliance documents and investigations
* Perform or assist in educational outreach activities and workshops
* Assist with event recycling
* Helping develop org charts
* Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
* Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:
Essential:
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Good driving record and be insurable by the Chickasaw Nation
* Ability to work independently
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Knowledge of environmental science and sustainability, data collection and analysis, horticulture, vermicomposting, aquaponics and gardening
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management

Skills:
Essential:
* Intermediate skill using Microsoft Office products
* Basic skill in creating PowerPoint presentations

Experience:

Nonessential:
* 1 year directly related experience

Education:
Essential:
* Bachelors Degree in directly related field
* High School, GED or Equivalent

Essential:
* Currently enrolled or recently graduated college student seeking or have completed a bachelor's degree in related field (Environmental Science, Energy and Sustainability, Horticulture, Biology, etc )


Credentials:
Essential:
* Standard Driver's License
* Pass general background check

Working Conditions:
Essential:
* Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
* Constantly lift and or carry up to 10 lbs
* Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
* Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities
* Outside, all weather conditions
* Noisy
* Pass pre-employment drug test

Training
*It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Mission:
*To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Vision:
*To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.

Core Values:
*The Chickasaw People
*Cultural Identity
*Servant Leadership
*Selflessness
*Can Do Attitude
*Perseverance
*Stewardship
*Trust and Respect
*Loyalty
*Honesty and Integrity
*Teamwork