DOD Skillbridge Internships

Diesel Mechanic Internship Program

Program Type: Internship

Program Location: Palmer, Alaska

Program Length: 60 – 180 days

This program will provide the opportunity to develop maintenance skills and develop new diagnostic skills. The interns will work under the guidance of the fleet supervisor to perform quality maintenance, preventative maintenance inspections and diagnose any malfunctions.

Attention to detail and a willingness to work within a team is a must. Daily tasks include following procedures and documenting all work performed, performing routine inspections, and learning to perform maintenance on a variety of vehicles and equipment.

This intern opportunity is in Palmer, Alaska. Intern participants must be able to pass a background check and a drug test, lift 50 pounds, work with a diverse group of individuals, enjoy problem solving, and be able to conduct maintenance while adhering to safe work practices.

Project Management Internship Program

Program Type: Internship

Program Location: Palmer, Alaska

Program Length: 60 – 180 days

This program will provide the opportunity to prepare for the NCCER certification in Project Management and the CAPM exam. The interns will work under the guidance of the NIT Authorized Instructors to experience the PMBOK knowledge areas on the job.

At the end of the Skillbridge program, interns will be prepared to achieve their NCCER certification in Project Management and gain comprehension of Project Management methodologies. Daily tasks include PMBOK coursework sessions followed by on-the-job training in essential project management areas.

This intern opportunity is in Palmer, Alaska. Intern participants must be able to pass a background check and a drug test, lift 50 pounds, work with a diverse group of individuals, enjoy problem solving, and be able to learn and understand the guiding principles of the PMBOK

DOT Compliance Coordinator Internship Program

Program Type: Internship

Program Location: Palmer, Alaska

Program Length: 60 – 180 days

The DOT Compliance department conducts mock audits for clients to determine their compliance level. These audits can be factor specific or broad range to cover multiple aspects of DOT and FMCSA compliance. This team also provides guidance to assist with the correction of any non-compliance issues and provides action planning for maintaining compliance moving forward.  Additionally, the DOT Compliance team manages several contracts to house and maintain all employee, training, equipment and compliance records. This includes providing weekly reports for expiration of required documents and follow up on compliance activities.

Interns will shadow the DOT Compliance Manager at NIT to oversee the regulatory compliance of individual transportation entities regarding DOT and FMCSA regulations, state and federal law. This team also provides guidance to assist with the correction of any non-compliance issues and provides action planning for maintaining compliance moving forward.

This intern opportunity is in Palmer, Alaska. Intern participants must be able to pass a background check and a drug test, lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, work with a diverse group of individuals, appreciate the benefits of performing work safely, and enjoy the detail-oriented work of compliance.

Administrative Training Coordinator Internship Program

Program Type: Internship

Program Location: Palmer, Alaska

Program Length: 60 – 180 days

This program will provide the opportunity to develop customer service skills and develop new program coordinating skills. The interns will utilize new software to take student applications and coordinate, schedule vocational training programs and staff outreach events.

Attention to detail and providing exceptional customer service is a must. This team works with a variety of clients from multiple locations across Alaska and in other states. Daily tasks include management of day-to-day enrollment, including utilizing Salesforce and student applications, answering multi-line phone system, and coordinating, scheduling, and staffing outreach events.

This intern opportunity is in Palmer, Alaska. Intern participants must be able to pass a background check and a drug test, lift 50 pounds, work with a diverse group of individuals, enjoy the minute details of full cycle enrollment, and enthusiastically interact with clients.

Safety Professional Instructor/Auditor Internship Program

Program Type: Internship

Program Location: Palmer, Alaska

Program Length: 60 – 180 days

This program will provide the opportunity to develop existing safety skills and develop new safety skills allowing the intern to prepare for a career in Safety. The intern will shadow the Lead Safety Instructor to build knowledge and skills regarding safety best practice, emergency response and education. This program will focus on safety instruction, and professional safety services such as; auditing, writing and implementing safety plans.

Interns will shadow the safety representative at NIT to learn best practice and emergency response. Some light travel may be required, and with ample notice provided.

This intern opportunity is in Palmer, Alaska. Intern participants must be able to pass a background check and a drug test, lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, work with a diverse group of individuals, appreciate the benefits of performing work safely, and enjoy educating others about the pillars of safety.

DOT Compliance/Safety Internship Program

Program Type: Internship

Program Location: Palmer, Alaska

Program Length: 60 – 180 days

Shadow the DOT Compliance Manager and Lead Safety Instructor to build knowledge and skills regarding safety best practice, DOT compliance regulations and compulsory audits.

Interns will shadow the DOT Compliance Manager and Lead Safety Instructor at NIT to learn safety best practice and federal and state compliance regulations.

This internship opportunity is in Palmer, Alaska. Intern participants must be able to pass a background check and a drug test, lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, work with a diverse group of individuals, appreciate the benefits of performing work safely, and enjoy the detail-oriented work of compliance.

Human Resources Internship Program

Program Type: Internship

Program Location: Palmer, Alaska

Program Length: 60 – 180 days

This program will provide the opportunity to develop human resource skills and develop new communication skills. The interns will work under the guidance of the Human Resources Manager to perform personnel file audits, use process improvement to develop HR SOPs and developing mock policies for the organization.

A willingness to work within a team and practice document control is a must. Daily tasks include following procedures and documenting employee relations issues, editing and reviewing company policy, documenting employee onboarding and termination, and learning process improvement.

This intern opportunity is in Palmer, Alaska. Intern participants must be able to pass a background check and a drug test, lift 50 pounds, work with a diverse group of individuals, enjoy problem solving, employee relations and be able to use communication skills to present difficult challenges and resolve conflict.