Position Overview

The Community Services Internship is ideal for those interested in working on behalf of Native American and Alaska Native communities. Interns will experience program and policy implementation at the federal level, while also learning about challenges being addressed and best practices underway in local communities. Interns also have the opportunity to observe the management of a national training center and explore approaches to help maximize the impact of federal funding for Tribes and Tribal Organizations.

The successful candidate will be a team player that can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and mission-driven environment. The position is remote/telework. Minimum time commitment is 20 hours per week, flexible Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm, for at least 12 weeks. Successful candidates may have the option to extend their internship.

Essential Functions

• Become knowledgeable and stay up-to-date on relevant program opportunities and help maintain the list of available opportunities and news for grantees.
• Assist with development, formatting, and delivery of training and technical assistance products, including webinar materials, web-based tools and learning opportunities, conference PowerPoint presentations, factsheets, and program guidebooks.
• Assist with grantee databases and engagement, including conducting phone calls and email outreach to grantees.
• Assist with timely updates to the Online Resource Center website via Wordpress.
• Ensure proofing and quality control on all activities and deliverables.
• Complete miscellaneous administrative duties, including preparing correspondence and shipments, tracking meeting notes, and maintaining digital document files.
• Assist the Tribal TTA Team with special projects as the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with minority communities, especially Native American and Alaska Native communities, is preferred.
• Organizational and/or leadership experience that demonstrates project management and time management skills, as well as experience working with a team is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in the use of Google platform applications, Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Access), WordPress (or other web-based) content management system, and MailChimp (or other web-based) email system.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality service and work products.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Positive attitude and proactive, creative approach to addressing challenges as they arise.

EEO

Lux is proud to be a minority-led, Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and can bring their whole selves to work. We believe a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives helps us better serve the needs of our customers and we celebrate diversity in all forms. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we're committed to living out these values in all aspects of hiring, employee engagement and retention.

Lux Consulting Group, Inc.

Lux Consulting Group, Inc. (Lux) is a dynamic, award-winning small business providing professional services to help government and non-government agencies run social and scientific programs at the local, national and international levels. Lux operates as a remote/telework/virtual workplace with headquarters in Silver Spring, MD. Lux is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, references, and cover letter addressed to Ms. Nicole Oxendine, Vice President, Tribal Training & Technical Assistance at HR@luxcg.com and copy ttajobs@luxcg.com. The cover letter should include proposed start and end dates (12 week minimum) and weekly time availability for internship hours (within the hours of 9:00am and 6:00pm Eastern, Monday - Friday). Please note: Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. www.luxcg.com/open-positions/