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POSITION PURPOSE:

The UIDC Internship with Cow Creek Information Technology Department is intended to 

be a partnership between the Umpqua Indian Development Corporation and the Cow 

Creek Information Technology Department offering an educational and work experience 

with information technology opportunity.

INTERNSHIP DUTIES:

Learn and develop skills in information technology to include networking of computers, system wide back up of data, and storage of data.Develop skills to communicate with IT professionals who specialize in Systems Software Design Engineering and Computer Programming.Assist in corrective and preventive maintenance of desktop computers, telephones, and office equipment.Assist with installation and configuration of hardware / software for desktop computers, telephones, and office equipment.Assist in builds, tests, and deploys computers with correct software for the installation.Accurately documents all work performed in Help Desk software application.Perform special projects as determined by the information systems team.Assist in needs analysis for projects, in research for solutions for needs.Assist in updating user and technical documentation.Assist in the maintenance and performance tuning of application databases.Assist in managing, maintaining, developing, designing and updating the intranet.Gain hands on practical experience to the full gamut of Help Desk roles and responsibilities.Fosters a sense of teamwork and collaboration within the department and property by demonstrating respect for others’ judgment and capabilities and gives praise/recognition to those who earn it.Ensures that guest needs are the first priority when approaching work assignments.Maintains confidentiality of verbal, written and electronic information. Limits access to information on a job-related, need-to-know basis.Ensures that both written and verbal communications are clear, concise, complete, accurate and effective. Requirements

SELECTION CRITERIA:

At least 18 years old for Data Center Internships, at least 21 years old for Seven Feathers Internships.Be enrolled in a University or Community College and maintains a C or better grade point average.Transportation to and from work sites.Ability to acquire a gaming license (21 years or older).Intern positions are open for Cow Creek Tribal Members and family members of active UIDC Team Members. 

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Develop planning, organizational and time management skills.Increase knowledge of computer skills and technology.Develop team-based work competencies.Develop interpersonal skills in order to communicate with team members.Develop interpersonal skills in order to communicate with day-to-day business contacts through follow up callsDevelop interpersonal skills in order to communicate with external guest.

WORK SCHEDULE:

On the job training and structured activities occur daily at the direction of the intern supervisor. Interns will work a minimum of 20 hours a week not to exceed 400 hours during the internship. Schedule will be flexible based on student schedule and business need.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Complete UIDC Application. Go to UIDCHR.com and apply to the IT Internship posting. Submit transcripts demonstrating active enrollment and grade point average (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). Submit one letter of recommendation. The letter should be from a teacher, school administrator or another person who does not reside in your household. Submit a personal essay that includes information about yourself, the degree you’re working towards, and what you hope to learn or achieve through the internship experience. Submit transcripts, letter of recommendation, and essay to UIDC’s Training & Development Manager at 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville, Oregon 97417 or Nichole.Wood@sevenfeathers.com