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Training Program Specialist (Intern)
Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Department of the Interior
Location
Salary
$27.66 - $35.97
per hour
Type
Full Time
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February 9, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This internship role at the National Indian Gaming Commission involves helping create and manage training materials for employees and tribal partners in the gaming industry, including designing graphics, videos, and planning events both online and in person.
It's a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in federal government work focused on instructional design and project support.
A good fit would be a current college student interested in education, design, or public affairs who is eager to learn and work in a dynamic regulatory environment.
Key Requirements
- Must be a student enrolled above high school level
- Ability to pass a background check
- Proficiency in software tools like Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and Articulate Rise/Storyline
- Skills in instructional design, content creation, and multimedia production (graphics, videos, animations)
- Experience or interest in planning and coordinating training events, both virtual and in-person
- Strong organizational abilities for managing training calendars, attendance reports, and metrics analysis
- Availability for full-time work (40 hours/week) from May to September 2026, with flexible start/end dates to fit academic schedule
Full Job Description
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.
Must be a student above high school level to apply. All applicants are required to pass a background check to begin the program.
Major Duties:
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, videos, animations, 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., the Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint; the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; and Articulate Rise and Storyline).
Examples: Meet with subject matter experts to create content. Produce digital and print 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 System 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. There is an option for telework 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 2026. 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: $27.66 - $35.97/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/2026/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.
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