First Nations Development Institute (www.firstnations.org) is a Native American economic development organization located in Longmont, Colorado. First Nations Development Institute was founded in 1980 with the mission to assist Native communities in controlling their assets and in building capacity to direct their economic future.

First Nations Development Institute in partnership with Ogallala Commons (www.ogallalacommons.org), a Great Plains education organization, is seeking to create 3 summer internships to provide college students with skill building, career exploration, and experience working with Native American nonprofit or tribal organizations. Internships opportunities are available at Oglala Sioux Parks & Recreation Authority on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, at The Notah Begay III Foundation Inc. in Santa Ana Pueblo in Bernalillo, New Mexico, and at First Nations office in Longmont, Colorado.

Qualifications – A candidate for these internships must have:

• Native American preference
• An interest in policy research and issues that affect Indigenous peoples particularly Native agriculture and food systems and Native American health and wellness
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Be currently pursuing a degree on a full-time basis as either a junior, senior, or graduate student at the time the internship begins
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)

Students in the following fields of study are preferred:

• Native American Studies
• Agriculture
• Sociology
• Political Science
• Geography
• Law
• Anthropology
• Environmental Studies
• Public Health
• Health Education

These internships will be structured for 230-250 total hours during an 8-9 week period from June 1-Aug. 1, 2013, and the stipend payment will be $2,100.

As a participant of Ogallala Commons Community Internship Program, the intern must also meet the following requirements (non-stipend time) to receive all three stipend payments:

• With supervisor, craft a Work Plan

• Attend an Orientation in Dumas, Texas (May 28–30, 2013—travel and expenses are covered by Ogallala Commons)

• Create and publish 5 Internet blog postings with 10 photos during internship period (learn more at www.ogallalaintern.blogspot.com)

• Conduct an “Explore Your Community” exercise

• Do 10 hours of Community Service during internship period

• Prepare Internship Portfolio (via PowerPoint) and present a Harvesting Ceremony

• Prepare an Evaluation of the internship, as well as receive an evaluation from supervisor

To receive an application form for these internships, please contact Julie Hodges, OC Education Coordinator: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 806-445-6075 or by contacting Marsha Whiting, Senior Program Officer, First Nations Development Institute: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 303-774-7836.

The Udall Foundation provides a ten-week summer internship in Washington, D.C., for Native American and Alaska Native students who wish to learn more about the federal government and issues affecting Indian Country. The internship is fully funded: the Foundation provides round-trip airfare, housing, per diem for food and incidentals, and a stipend at the close of the program. FOR MORE INFO....

WINS provides a professional, real-world work experience, ideal for jump starting a career or enhancing a graduate school application. Internships are available in a variety of fields within leading government agencies and other organizations, including local law firms.

Take advantage of this great opportunity to live, learn, and intern in Washington, DC with WINS, hosted at American University. If selected for this capital city program, the sponsoring internship organization will pay for your tuition, books, housing, meal plan, transportation cost, and a small living stipend while working in Washington, DC. An on-line application is available through our website at http://www.american.edu/wins .

We are currently looking for students who may have interest in working within the Social Security Administration. The ideal applicant would have a strong interest or experience in the following areas: public policy, statistics, economics, communications, budget and finance, IT, and/or cultural diversity. Applicants should also have strong verbal and writing skills, motivation to complete task at hand, and be able to collaborate. A background check is administered to check personal and credit history for an internship position with the SSA.

If you have any questions about the application process or the requirements, please feel free Jack Soto at (202) 895-4879 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You may also contact the WINS office at (202) 885-5934 or 1-800-853-3076 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Social Security Administration (SSA)

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is an independent Federal agency. It is headed by a Commissioner, Michael J. Astrue, who serves a term appointment. The Agency consists of a staff of approximately 67,785 employees and delivers services through a nationwide network of over 1,400 offices that includes regional offices, field offices, card centers, teleservice centers, processing centers, hearing offices, the Appeals Council, and our headquarters located in Woodlawn, Maryland. In addition, SSA has a presence in foreign locations around the globe referred to as Foreign Benefit Units.

The mission of SSA is to deliver social security services that meet the changing needs of the public; thereby touching the lives of virtually every American, as well as many people internationally. SSA is responsible for administering the various statutes and programs that make up the largest social insurance program in the world. The vast majority of SSA’s resources are expended administering the Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance, and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, which provide financial support to the aged, blind, disabled adults, and disabled children with limited resources. Finally, SSA disburses various benefits under the Black Lung program of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act and enrolls beneficiaries in Medicare.

SSA is one of the most diverse agencies in the Federal government and is considered by many Federal and private entities to be a model employer. SSA is the face of government for the public throughout the nation and the rich diversity of its employees mirrors the public it serves. Consequently, for the second consecutive year in Equal Opportunity Magazine, SSA was ranked among the “Top 20” Federal agencies for which to work in the 17 ^th Annual “Top 20 Government Agencies ” survey. Additionally, SSA ranked among the “Top 20 Government Agencies” in the 19 ^th Annual CAREERS & the disABLED Magazine.

The Nez Perce tribal forestry department shared a copy of an intriguing opportunity for college students pursuing a career in natural resources. The key information is as follows from the publication:

1) students accepted to the program receive tuition assistance ($5,000/year), summer employment, and noncompetitive conversion to BIA or tribal positions upon graduation;

2) tribes and BIA units are eligible to hire students for summer and permanent positions. For summer employment, the Bureau of Indian Affairs provides $4,000 toward each student’s salary.

To expedite the sharing of information, click below:

The website for information: http://www.itcnet.org/includes/downloads/ncce.pdf

The brochure (from website)

The Application Form (OF612) – or applicant can file a resume in lieu of form

Indian Preference Form (I found on website). The publication says the form is available through the Liaisons Office.

Best wishes on sharing this exciting information with potential college students; and securing letters of support from faculty members.

Deadline for applications, March 5 of each year.