Public Affairs Specialist (Intern)

Are you looking to place a winning bet on your future as a public relations professional Come join the Division of Public Affairs team at the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) - an independent federal regulatory Agency within the Department of Interior (DOI).

This internship position will help you build your professional skills and industry experience in the fast- paced world of federal government public affairs. Specifically you will work to support NIGCs media relations public engagement and legislative and intergovernmental affairs programs. Guided by experts from the Division of Public Affairs you will assist with reviewing creating and updating the Agencys internal and external information sharing activities- including working with website content and social media campaigns.

Together with tribes and states NIGC regulates more than 500 gaming establishments operated by nearly 250 tribes across 29 states. To learn more visit and follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Instagram and X.

Below are some examples of projects you will undertake:

1. Participate in and support planning design creation and publication/execution of print social and video products in support of NIGC communications strategies. Examples:

• Write news and feature stories for NIGC.
• Produce community impact (human-interest) stories for Vital Voices series.
• Research and draft press releases media advisories and media pitches.

Conditions of employment

1. You must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
3. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
4. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
5. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See Must be a student above high school level to apply. All applicants are required to pass a background check to begin the program.

   Additional information

   Important Note : All National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-Form 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the Agency. This information will be required annually .
   
   Employees must be totally objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work related interactions with friends family members or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process.
   
   This position is in the excepted service and not subject to competitive service procedures.
   
   When promotion potential is shown the Agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level and administrative approval.
   
   Effective January 1 2010 OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A Schedule C or Non-career SES (political) employees in the executive branch. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
   
   Applicants who include vulgar offensive or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 USC Section 3302 and 3361.
   
   A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the National Indian Gaming Commission. The preliminary background check consists of a search of Office of Personnel Management and Department of Defense background investigation files and an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check; it may take up to 3 weeks to complete. If selected for this position you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the Bureau Security Office.
   
   For additional information about the National Indian Gaming Commission please visit: .
   NOTICE: This employer participates in E-Verify and will utilize your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

   Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

   A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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