Family, Friends, and Neighbors (FNN) Internship (Part-time)

Location: Cloquet, MN, United States

Division/Department: Child Care/ Administration

Location: Grandma’s House - Onsite

Reports To: Child Care and Development Administrator

Probationary Period: 90 days – Full time, 120 days – Part time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)

Classification: Child-Related, CA

Driver’s License: Level 0 - No Driver’s License Required

Rate of Pay: $22.34 to $25.13 hourly

Be onsite at the Nest during programming hours.

Assists with daily programming outdoors in an Ojibwe immersion setting.

Commitment to develop proficiency in the Ojibwe language is required.

Assist Language Nest Facilitator and Cultural Specialist with harvesting, preparing, and serving traditional foods in programming when foods are available.

Assist with program site organization and cleaning.

Works with Nest Facilitator to develop and implement curriculum and resources for families at home and to be used on site.

Participate in required meetings for program evaluation with funders and program team as needed.

Participate in Adult Immersion Academy programming and opportunities when possible.

Develop skills in planning and teaching activities for children and families.

Works with OOG Staff on an Ojibwe language proficiency development plan.

Assists with daily programming in an outdoor Ojibwe immersion setting.

Complete child development and other courses to benefit programming.

Completes first aid and CPR training.

Appropriate work attire is required.

Ensure confidentiality of all financial records and all records for employees and/or clients.

Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.

Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.

Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.

Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.

Maintains a clean and organized work area.

Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.

No Driver’s License Required

Knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, Access, Excel and Microsoft Outlook is required.

Ojibwe immersion environment experience is preferred but not necessary.

Commitment to develop proficiency in hearing, speaking, reading and writing Ojibwe double vowel system s preferred

Knowledge of Native American communities, culture, customs and beliefs is preferred

Demonstrated experience working with Native American clients, community and is able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity is required.

Developing knowledge about Native language preservation and revitalization is preferred

Ability to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing is required.

Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required/

Attention to detail and accuracy is required.

Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.

Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.

Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.

Some travel is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including work in adverse weather conditions.