Summer Youth - 2026

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Kalispel Tribe Careers

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Cusick, Washington

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform various maintenance and janitorial tasks at community buildings, elder residences, and Tribal grounds. Responsibilities include operating yard equipment, painting, and assisting in various departmental roles such as office assistance or fisheries technician.

Qualifications

You have reliability, timeliness, and good people skills. You are able to understand and execute written and oral instructions, and are willing to perform strenuous tasks outdoors in various weather conditions. You must be between 14-18 years old on your starting date, be a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe, and have a GPA of 2.0.

Must Have Skills for ATS

mowers

weed eaters

painting

debris pickup

yard equipment operation

TB Test

Food Handlers card

Job Description

DUTIES:

  • Performs a variety of maintenance tasks at community building, elder residences and Tribal grounds and facilities.
  • Janitorial work
  • Operate mowers, and weed eaters
  • Painting
  • Debris pickup
  • Additional duties as assigned by on site supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Reliability, timeliness, and good people skills
  • Ability to understand, and execute written and oral instructions
  • Must be willing to perform strenuous tasks outdoors, in all types of weather and varying times of day/week
  • Must be willing to learn how to safely operate yard equipment
  • Attend workshops/trainings as assigned
  • Employment is contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 14 to 18 years of age on your starting date
  • Member of federally recognized Indian tribe
  • Current enrollment in Cusick High school or;
  • Kalispel Tribal member enrolled in any School
  • GPA of 2.0
  • If your have any failing grades part of your work day will be summer school.

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    Will need a TB Test/Level 3 Background Check

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    Will need Food Handlers Card

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                Forestry – 1

                Archaeology - 1

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    Grounds Keeper

    Maintenance 

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    Administrative Assistant

    Supervisors

    • Camas Wellness Center – 2 Positions

    Fitness Assistant - 1

    Supervisor – Samuel Anderson

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    Supervisor – Arlen Auld

    • Planning and Development - 2 position

    Maintenance Tech – 

    Supervisor – Sonny Bigsmoke

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    Horses  

    Supervisor – Chet Bluff

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Kalispel Tribe Careers

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a small tribe, rich in culture and history. We have overcome many challenges to achieve the success we have today. Kalispel Hospitality, our philosophy and way of life, has always been at the heart of our success. In this way, we’re committed to providing a better life for our people, our employees and our community.
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