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First Nations Development Institute Internship Program
First Nations Development Institute (FNDI) is a Native economic development organization located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. First Nations was founded in 1980 with the mission to assist Native communities in controlling their assets and in building capacity to direct their economic future. Our programs and strategies focus on assisting tribes and Native communities to control, create, leverage, utilize, and retain their assets.
FNDI periodically provides unpaid internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. These competitive internships are opportunities to learn more about FNDI’s work in the field of community economic development, agriculture and food, banking and finance, and other areas. FNDI internships provide hands-on opportunities for research that makes a difference and experience in building relationships in Native communities. Interns will not simply make copies and file papers; they will be asked to perform complex research and writing tasks.
To apply for a First Nations internship, please submit your application to the following address:
First Nations Development Institute – Internship Program
Attn: Sarah Dewees
10707 Spotsylvania Avenue
Suite 201
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
First Nations Development Institute’s Research Areas:
- Financial Systems and Economic Development
- Agriculture and Food Systems
- Philanthropy in Native communities
- Subsistence
- Trust issues
- Socially Responsible Investing
- International Land Rights
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Private Sector Activity in Native Territories
Current Projects at First Nations Development Institute:
- Community Development Financial Institutions
- Individual Development Accounts
- Native Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative
- Corporate Engagement Strategy
For further general information about First Nations Development Institute, please visit our website at www.firstnations.org or e-mail info@firstnations.org
Intern Responsibilities:
- Research
- Searching for source materials
- Data collection
- Analyzing and summarizing research materials
- Literature reviews
- Compiling bibliographies
- Proofreading and editing
- Verifying quotations and references
- Administrative
- Filing
- Data entry
- Preparation of mailings
- Library cataloguing
Interns must commit to work the duration of either the full quarter or semester, depending upon the academic structure and schedule of their home institution. Scheduled hours and workdays will be negotiated with your supervisor.
All interns are required to complete and submit a comprehensive assessment of their experience at FNDI upon completion of their internship.
Qualifications – All FNDI interns must have:
- An interest in policy research and issues that affect Indigenous peoples
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong computer skills
Applicants should:
- Be currently pursuing a degree on a full-time basis as either a junior, senior, or graduate student at the time the internship begins.
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
Students in the following fields of study are preferred:
- Native American Studies
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Geography
- Law
- Anthropology
- Environmental Studies
- Banking and access to capital
- Library Science
What you should include in your application...
A cover letter and résumé [may use up to five (5) pages] which address:
- Why you are applying for an internship at First Nations.
- How an internship at FNDI relates to your academic goals and professional aspirations.
- What makes you a strong candidate for this program.
- What you hope to learn as a result of this work experience.
Applicants must provide:
- A copy of their current transcript (unofficial copies will be accepted).
- Name, address, phone, and e-mail address of their faculty advisor (if seeking credit) and their home institution (whether seeking credit or not).
- Emergency contact information.
- A writing sample (A class paper or other sample of written work).
- The names and phone numbers of two (2) references that we may call.
Submit two (2) copies of all application materials to:
First Nations Development Institute – Internship Program
Attn: Sarah Dewees
10707 Spotsylvania Avenue
Suite 201
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Successful candidates will be notified no later than thirty (30) days prior to the starting date of the internship.
Internship Agreement:
All interns are required to abide by the policies and procedures set forth by First Nations Development Institute (FNDI). All internships are unpaid and housing is not provided. Interns are required to have health insurance and to provide proof of such insurance upon request. FNDI is not responsible for any medical expenses that may be incurred. FNDI is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property and recommends that you insure your valuables.
Applicant signature _____________________________________________________________________
I acknowledge and understand the above statements and hereby certify that the information provided in this application is to the best of my knowledge true and correct. I have not knowingly withheld any facts or circumstances that could otherwise jeopardize consideration of this application. All application information herein will be verified.
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We believe, that when armed with appropriate resources, Native peoples hold the capacity and ingenuity to ensure the sustainable economic, spiritual, and cultural well being of their communities.
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