What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Intern position at GE?
Want to experience a fun and immersive hands-on internship that allows you to obtain real life, on-the-job professional skills? Apply today for our SMSC and Mystic Lake 10-week summer internship program! Our internships focus on inspiring possibilities, fostering meaningful connections, and creating memorable experiences. Enjoy weekly pay and a summer full of fun and engaging opportunities.
Internship applications to close Friday, November 15th, phone screens and interviews will be set up after Monday, November 4.
Internship Overview: You'll be working for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, we are a tribal government, a vibrant community, and a workplace rich in individual skills and backgrounds. We believe in highlighting the passion and potential of our team members and all who interact with us.
Throughout your summer you will participate in a variety of internship experiences from touring Hocokata Ti, our cultural center, to summer cookouts with your fellow interns, to a variety of networking events, there will be something to look forward to each week.
What else is in it for you? You'll be working on meaningful projects with purpose that have an impact on our community. You will be mentored, coached, and developed by some of the best talent around, while gaining real on the job experience you can take with you anywhere you go!
Internship Program Dates: June 2024 – August 2024
Internship Location: Prior Lake, MN (in office)
You’ll be a perfect fit if: You are interested in how our Public Works Department plans, organizes, and oversees the daily operations of the water/wastewater treatment and analysis process, streets, parks and grounds. You want to see the ins and outs of project management from plans to the finished product. You have a curiosity to learn about the trades such as HVAC, Electrician, and Building Maintenance. You are a good steward to the earth and want to pass that on to everyone you meet. This internship will give you a well-rounded sense of how we support our community!
Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org.
Internship Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program pertinent to the department/team to which assigned.
- Basic level skills in word-processing, spreadsheets, or other tools standard to the department/team to which assigned.
- Demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative, team environment.
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.