Compliance Program Intern

Overview

Gain hands‑on experience with one of the most essential yet often overlooked aspects of running a business: corporate compliance. Compliance is not just about adhering to government regulations and industry standards—it’s about creating a positive business environment that lets employees embody organizational values inside and outside of the workplace while addressing the needs of a company. This summer internship is an opportunity to work directly with the Director of Compliance at a Native Hawaiian Organization‑owned business that serves customers across the U.S. while learning from colleagues who voted the company as one of the best places to work in Hawai‘i.

Help plan and prepare for this year’s Corporate Compliance Week by developing and designing materials and activities that appeal to a workforce of more than 1,000 employees. Specific deliverables may include infographics, newsletters, digital ads, presentations, and other employee resources.

• Support the team in advancing compliance program goals while learning how compliance is critical to business operations and strategic planning.
• Conduct research on federal legislation and regulations relevant to Native Hawaiian Organizations and small business federal government contractors.
• Collaborate with the compliance team to develop training materials, awareness campaigns, and employment engagement activities.
• Support the maintenance of compliance‑related documentation, records, and databases.
• Assist in reviewing and updating compliance policies and procedures.
• Work with various departments to ensure a collaborative approach to compliance.
• Leverage collaborative platforms (Microsoft SharePoint, Teams) to communicate and complete assignments.
• Share internship experiences with the Nakupuna Foundation leadership.

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Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen. Applicants must also be enrolled as a degree‑seeking student in an accredited college program and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or greater.

Due to the hybrid nature of this internship, access to broadband WiFi is required for effective remote work if the intern will not be on site in a Nakupuna office daily. Additional qualifications include intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education: High school degree or equivalent.

In‑Office Requirements: Intern must have the ability to work from the Honolulu office a minimum of two days per week.

• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly in positive or negative situations; listens and asks for clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; reads and interprets written information.
• Initiative – Undertakes self‑development activities; is energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; able to work remotely with no on‑site supervision; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or informs the appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market‑based compensation strategy to ensure that employees are compensated within applicable market ranges. The projected compensation rate for this position is $30 (hourly USD).