About Mno-Bmadsen

Mno-Bmadsen is the non-gaming investment arm of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians (the “Tribe”). This independently managed instrumentality of the Tribe was launched in 2012 with the mandate to diversify the Pokagon Band’s business interests, revenue streams and wealth for future generations.  We do this by investing some of the treasury from the Tribe’s gaming enterprise and returns generated by Mno-Bmadsen’s investments.

Our Mission is to advance the long-term economic self-sufficiency for our Band by acquiring existing and well-managed companies that are generating profits and have prospects for long-term viability. We buy, hold and grow the Mno-Bmadsen Family of Companies.  

Position Summary 

Mno-Bmadsen is looking for an intern interested in playing an important role in supporting Mno-Bmadsen’s mission by telling our story through our various social media platforms and other digital channels. We seek an organized, self-directed worker who will collaborate in the planning, creation, and evaluation of social media content and engage the community and other stakeholders in a creative and consistent way. The ideal candidate must have experience working with tribes and also be self-reliant, efficient, trustworthy and self-accountable to overall work plan and deliverables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with general tasks relevant to the department, e.g., research, data entry, content creation.
• Collaborate with team members on projects or initiatives.
• Support day-to-day operations within the department.
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas.
• Conduct research and analysis as directed.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

Required Education and Licenses/Certifications 

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's/Master's program in relevant field, e.g., Marketing, Computer Science, Business, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, etc.

Required Experience, Background, and Capabilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude.

Required Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Work Environment

When not working from a home office or remotely, this role is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. On occasion, there will be exposure to office or technical machinery during its’ operation. 

Physical Requirements

• Sitting/Standing: This role is generally sedentary performing sitting work utilizing technological office equipment including a laptop, mouse, keyboard, computer monitors, telephones, and scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
• Walking: This role requires the ability to move about inside the office to access technological equipment required for the role. 
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: This role may require stooping to reload printer trays with print paper.
• Using Hands/Fingers: This role constantly operates technological office equipment such as laptop, mouse, keyboard, computer monitors, telephones, and scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
• Talking/Hearing: This role requires constant communication with others in the organization to exchange information, review information, and make decisions about information. 
• Seeing: This role requires the ability to view marketing assets and collateral to determine appropriate use for various marketing efforts. 
• Carrying/Lifting: This role requires the ability to lift up to 10lbs to transport technological office equipment to and from various workspaces.  

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Native American hiring preference policies apply.