Summary The National Indian Gaming Commission's primary mission is to work within the framework created by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) for the regulation of gaming activities conducted by tribes on Indian lands to fully realize IGRA's goals: (1) promoting tribal economic development, self-sufficiency and strong tribal governments; (2) maintaining the integrity of the Indian gaming industry; and (3) ensuring that tribes are the primary beneficiaries of their gaming activities. Responsibilities Are you looking to place a winning bet on your future as an instructional design 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 instructional design. Working with the Agency's training program, you can expect to work on internal (employee) and external (Tribal stakeholder) training projects to include instructional development, in-person and virtual event planning and execution, and training management functions. Together with tribes and states, NIGC regulates more than 500 gaming establishments operated by nearly 250 tribes across 29 states. To learn more, visit www.nigc.gov and follow us on Facebook , LinkedIn, Instagram and X. Below are some examples of projects you will undertake: 1. Participate in and support the planning, design, development, and implementation of training assets, including the creation and execution of graphics, and the creation and revision of training asset deliverables using a wide variety of software applications and tools to support the NIGC Training Program (e.g., Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud, PowerPoint). Examples: Meet with subject matter experts to create content. Produce graphic content to correspond with upcoming training events. Research and draft content. 2. Assist with the planning and coordination of training events, virtually and in-person. 3. Assist with developing training calendar and managing attendance reports. 4. Collect metrics and assist with initial analysis and recommendations to improve communications, training, and learning and development that impact our audiences and stakeholders. 5. Assist with daily office operations, including document updating and proofing, data entry and records management tasks. 6. Work closely with Instructional Design Specialists and assist in various stages of project lifecycles 7. Work with the NIGC staff and Executive Leadership with communications and training. Location: This position can be located at NIGC Headquarters in Washington, D.C., or at one of NIGC's Oklahoma regional offices in Oklahoma City or Tulsa. There is an option for remote work based on manager discretion and the needs of the Agency and the employee. NIGC does not pay for relocation or housing/cost of living stipend. Dates: May - September 2025. The internship is funded for 3 months (6 bi-weekly pay periods). The start and end dates are flexible to accommodate the participant's academic schedule. Salary and benefits: Washington, DC: $26.80 - $34.84/hour Oklahoma City or Tulsa, OK: $23.49 - $30.54/hour Location negotiable after selection: Your salary will be determined based on where you live. Find locality pay tables here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2024/general-schedule To determine hourly rate: annual salary/2087=hourly rate 12 weeks of full-time work (40 hours/week). For the duration of the internship, participants will receive full federal government benefits, including mass transit benefits. This position is in the excepted service and not subject to competitive service procedures. Competitive Civil Service status is not acquired under this appointment. New appointees to the excepted service must serve a two year trial period. Merit Promotion procedures do not apply. The NIGC has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework in accordance with agency policy. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire. 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 http://www.sss.gov/. Qualifications Must be a student above high school level to apply. All applicants are required to pass a background check to begin the program. Education 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: www.nigc.gov . 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.