Currently Available Indian Country Positions
Position: Administrator Advisor- GS-13
Location: Chicago, IL
Open: January 3, 2022 Closes: January 17, 2022
Position: Administrative Coordinator
LOCATION: Boulder, Colorado
STATUS: Full-Time; Hourly
STARTING SALARY: $30,000 – 40,000 Annually
BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Vacation & Holiday Pay
About AISES
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers. To this end, AISES provides scholarships and internships, workforce development and career resources, national and regional conferences, leadership development, and other STEM focused programming to Indigenous students and professionals. AISES is a fast-growing organization where we work hard, are passionate about the mission of AISES, and accomplish our goals with a lean staff. The successful candidate will be willing and able to take initiative and be willing to work on a variety of tasks – including those which may not necessarily be listed in the job description. AISES is an extraordinary place to work where our staff respect one another and have fun! To join our incredible team, you must be positive, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile for the organization every day.
Position: Ag Lender – Lakota Funds
The Ag Lender will focus on maintaining and growing Lakota Funds agricultural lending program within their service area, which includes the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations.
Position: Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is recruiting for a dynamic leader and strategic innovator to serve as the Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture. The department is looking for “excellent, skilled, and dedicated candidates” who are excited to help build economic resilience, advance voluntary stewardship, and support the next generation with a commitment to equity throughout. Read about the position here.
Position: Director of Finance – Oweesta Corporation
Oweesta is seeking dynamic individual to join our team as the Director of Finance. This position will oversee the finance department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function as well as ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
Position: Director of Individual Giving
LOCATION: Boulder, Colorado
STATUS: Full-Time; Exempt
STARTING SALARY: $80,000 Annually (Firm) with Potential for Annual Incentive Bonus
BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Retirement, Vacation & Holiday Pay
About AISES
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers. To this end, AISES provides scholarships and internships, workforce development and career resources, national and regional conferences, leadership development, and other STEM focused programming to Indigenous students and professionals. AISES is a fast-growing organization where we work hard, are passionate about the mission of AISES, and accomplish our goals with a lean staff. The successful candidate will be willing and able to take initiative and be willing to work on a variety of tasks – including those which may not necessarily be listed in the job description. AISES is an extraordinary place to work where our staff respect one another and have fun! To join our incredible team, you must be positive, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile for the organization every day.
Overview
The Director of Individual Giving will lead and implement programs that cultivate, solicit, and steward individual and family foundation donors at the annual and major gift level, helping to build the pipeline of donors. The position will also be responsible for designing and implementing recurring donor and planned giving programs as well as donor designated funds and endowed funds, and will be the point of contact for inquires related to individual giving He/she/they will work closely with all members of the development, marketing, finance, IT, and executive teams to implement and manage all aspects of individual giving.
Position: Director of Lending
Overview:
Akiptan is seeking a Director of Lending to manage the whole loan portfolio.
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Position: Director of Media and Communications
Overview:
The Director of Digital Media and Communications is responsible for creating, implementing, and executing a comprehensive strategic communications plan to reach AISES’ national and international members, partners, the public, and other constituencies. The successful candidate will be expected to build a strong digital online community, effectively implement front-end operations of all digital channels, and produce engaging content that is strategically aligned and brand compliant with AISES’ marketing and development outreach initiatives. Multiple digital channels and other electronic communications will be utilized to communicate AISES’ mission; inspire the development of partnerships, membership, and donors; and to effectively broadcast AISES’ program and advocacy initiatives. This position is expected to coordinate the flow of all digital media and communications generated by the various departments within the organization – development, marketing, individual giving, advocacy & outreach, programs, executive/operations, and research. As such, the position is required to work collaboratively with a diverse group of department directors on a daily basis. The desired candidate is highly creative, deadline driven, and possesses a problem-solving mentality, as well as leadership skills and qualities that are conducive to building strong, positive relationships across the organization.
The Director of Digital Media and Communications is part of the overall staff leadership team within the organization and is responsible for the direct supervision of the Communications Coordinator.
THE KIND OF PEOPLE WE HIRE
AISES is a fast-growing organization where we work hard, are passionate about the mission of AISES, and accomplish our goals with a lean staff. The successful candidate will be willing and able to take initiative and be willing to work on a variety of tasks – including those which may not necessarily be listed in the job description. AISES is an extraordinary place to work where our staff respect one another and have fun! To join our incredible team, you must be positive, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile for the organization every day.
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Position: Director of Native American Partnerships
Overview:
NeighborWorks America is committed to expanding investment in Native communities, inclusive of American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian people and communities in order to support increased impact in advancing housing and economic conditions for Native people wherever they live. We do this through partnerships with national Native led organizations, increased investment in Native communities, supporting NeighborWorks network organizations to develop local partnerships with Native led organizations and tribal entities, developing and delivering culturally appropriate training, and expanding Native perspectives and representation in NeighborWorks convenings and events, advisory board and management and programmatic decisions. We place value on building trust with national, regional and local Native entities and seek to establish shared goals that demonstrate an understanding of sovereignty and build on existing capacity in Native communities.
Position Summary:
The Director, Native American Partnerships will lead the corporate wide planning and implementation of NeighborWorks’ Native commitment and partnership efforts. The Director will work in close collaboration with staff across the corporation to advance and institutionalize NeighborWorks’ commitment to Native communities. The Director will play a lead role in expanding partnerships with national Native led organizations and enhancing a better understanding of homeownership, economic well-being and community development impacts and opportunities for Native people and communities. In collaboration with NeighborWorks’ internal advisory group, Akwe:kon, meaning all of us in the Mohawk language, the Director will facilitate opportunities to continue to cultivate cultural competence and a respectful understanding of sovereignty within NeighborWorks America and the NeighborWorks network. This position will work collaboratively to align and connect with NeighborWorks’ Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work. The Director reports to the Senior Vice President of National Initiatives and is expected to work in a highly collaborative manner with multiple divisions across the corporation to achieve strategic goals and outcomes.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership to NeighborWorks Native Commitment, working collaboratively with cross-divisional partners and Akwe:kon members to plan and execute strategies that meet Commitment goals. Responsible for overall workplan, metrics and accountability.
- Represent NeighborWorks America with Native and non-Native national and regional partners, tribes and federal agencies in order to develop and advance partnerships, programs and investment in Native communities and people.
- Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior leaders across the corporation on how to advance and/or improve NeighborWorks programs, policies and communication strategies to be inclusive of Native people and communities.
- Direct or co-direct, in varying capacities, internal and external efforts to identify, develop, implement, and/or evaluate initiatives that promote equitable access to affordable housing, community development and economic opportunities in Native communities.
- Recommend and advise development, within the Native Community Development track and other tracks within the Training Division, of training and technical assistance tools and/or partnerships that are culturally appropriate and meet the needs of Native community development and housing professionals.
- Recommend and/or develop internal opportunities for staff to increase cultural competence and expand understanding of sovereignty, assess opportunities for increased equity and inclusion in NeighborWorks programs, grantmaking and investments and address other related aspects of work in Native communities.
- Provide guidance and subject matter expertise to the NeighborWorks network, both Native and non Native organizations, by connecting network members to appropriate resources, strategies and opportunities to increase their impact in Native communities.
- Represent NeighborWorks America as a lead spokesperson on the topic of housing and community development in Native communities to external audiences.
- Produce briefs, reports, presentations and publications to share models and best practices that advance equitable access to affordable housing and economic opportunity for Native people and communities.
- Develop overall plans and budget in coordination with other divisions that are comprehensive, realistic, and effective in meeting corporate goals.
- Participate and support the development and implementation of National Initiatives strategic priorities and programs, ensuring inclusion of Native communities and people.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
Nature of Work Contacts:
The Director will interact with a diverse group of internal staff and leadership, NeighborWorks network members, national Native and non Native partners, federal agencies, consultants, funders, and other stakeholders from within and outside NeighborWorks America.
Fiscal Responsibilities:
The Director will be responsible for managing program budget in addition to identifying external resources to support this work.
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Position: Director of Research
LOCATION: Boulder, CO or Albuquerque, NM or Remote Considered for Well Qualified Candidate
STATUS: Full-Time; Exempt
STARTING SALARY: $80,000-$90,000 Annually
BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Vacation & Holiday Pay
About AISES
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers. To this end, AISES provides scholarships and internships, workforce development and career resources, national and regional conferences, leadership development, and other STEM focused programming to Indigenous students and professionals. AISES is a fast-growing organization where we work hard, are passionate about the mission of AISES, and accomplish our goals with a lean staff. The successful candidate will be willing and able to take initiative and be willing to work on a variety of tasks – including those which may not necessarily be listed in the job description. AISES is an extraordinary place to work where our staff respect one another and have fun! To join our incredible team, you must be positive, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile for the organization every day.
Overview
The Director of Research directly manages several grant-supported research related projects, and conducts research related to Indigenous students and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. The position provides oversight, strategic leadership, management, and overall direction of AISES’s research and related projects as an integral part of the Programs Department. The Director of Research is expected to develop both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies of high confidence, set standards of documentation, and advise on research and evaluation approaches and models. This position is vital to AISES’ overall mission of increasing the number of Indigenous people in STEM studies and careers, and therefore qualified candidates must possess an entrepreneurial, results-oriented work ethic
Position: Finance and Administration Officer
Akiptan is seeking a Finance and Administration Offer to oversee all finance and daily operations of Akiptan.
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Position: Impact Analyst – Clearinghouse CDFI
The Impact Analyst plays a key role in supporting the corporate mission and helping Clearinghouse CDFI remain true to its triple bottom line – people, profit, and planet.
Position: Grants Evaluation Specialist, GS-9/11/12
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Open: January 12, 2022
Closes: January 25, 2022
Apply Here: 22-HUD-613 (Merit Protected – Internal Applicants)
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/630718700
Apply Here: 22-HUD-614-P (DEU-Public Applicants)
Position:
Grants Management Specialist, GS-9/11/12
Locations: Chicago, IL, Anchorage, AK and 2-Phoenix, AZ
Apply By: 2/1/22
22-HUD-557 (Merit Protected/Internal Applicants)
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/631631800
22-HUD-558-P (DEU-Public Applicants)
Position: Haskell Indian Nations University Internship Opportunity
The Tepa and Travois internship program is designed to give students from Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) the opportunity for real world experience in a wide range of professional fields.
Travois and Tepa will not be hosting 2021 summer interns. Our teams are working from home and cannot accommodate interns at this time. Our internship opportunity will resume in 2022.
Questions? Contact ashley@travois.com.
Position: Lead Grants Evaluation Specialist (1 position in Phoenix, AZ)
Application Deadline is Nov. 17, 2021.
For more info. and to apply, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/619819600/preview.
Position: Loan Officer
Akiptan is seeking a Loan Officer to oversee a portion of our portfolio as we continue to grow.
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Position: Native Housing Consultant Assistant (Remote)
Heroda Bikax^e Consulting LLC dba Morning Star Consulting is looking for a Native Housing Consultant Assistant to provide administrative support to the consulting firm. This role will assist in developing quality indian housing grant applications, developing housing presentations for training and technical assistance programs, and continue fostering relationships with native housing clients.
Bachelors degree required, minimum of 2 years experience with NAHASDA and Indian Housing.
*This is a contract (1099) consultant position. Responsibilities are by project/contract, and benefits are not included. Consultants are responsible for paying applicable taxes related to all contracted work. There are no guaranteed hours or compensation – only as projects are requested.
Interested Consultants:
Please forward a resume and/or curriculum vitae to Brandi Liberty, Owner and Tribal Housing Consultant, Heroda Bikaxe Consulting LLC, at Brandi.Liberty@MorningStarConsultants.org
To learn more about what we do visit our website by clicking the link here: Heroda Bikax^e Consulting LLC
Position: Program Associate
The Program Associate’s primary responsibility is to assist and support Program Officers and the Director of Programs in the administration and implementation of First Nations’ projects. Additional responsibilities include thoughtful contributions to conversations, coordination of technical assistance and training, participation in onsite visits, grantee communications, grant management, and monitoring of consultant work that may include developing consultant agreements, monitoring deliverables, performing data entry in the Airtable project management platform, and organizing files.
Learn more about the position here.
Position: Program Officer – Nourishing Native Foods & Health
The Program Officer is part of the Nourishing Native Foods & Health program and works to support tribes and Native communities as they build sustainable food systems that improve health, strengthen food security, and increase access to healthy food and control over Native agriculture and food systems. The Program Officer’s primary responsibility is to assist and support Senior Program Officers and the Director of Programs in the administration and implementation of First Nations’ Nourishing Native Foods & Health projects, with duties that include thoughtful contributions to Indigenous food and agriculture conversations and solutions to issues, coordination of technical assistance and training, participation in onsite visits, grantee communications, grant management, and consultant management.
Learn more about the position here.
Position: Project architect / Project manager
We are seeking a project architect/project manager to join our growing team.
Travois Design provides architectural services to Indigenous communities. We create homes, buildings and amenities that meet our clients’ community needs: safe, affordable housing and economic opportunity.
Role: Manage projects from conception to completion. Lead the creative design process, produce and coordinate drawings and specifications, manage construction administration and monitor construction.
Applicant should be a licensed architect or have a minimum of five years experience designing and managing projects through the construction phase. Ideal candidate will have affordable housing knowledge and experience with residential design and/or community amenities, such as small scale commercial buildings, community centers, administrative buildings and recreation centers. Click here to download a full job description.
Travois offers a generous benefit package. Employees receive unlimited PTO, 401(k) benefits, employer paid health care, paid parental leave and more. Employees also have the option to work remotely. Design team specific benefits include PTO for ARE exams and paid exam fees, architecture licensure and renewals, and annual NCARB fees.
Interested candidates contact Adam Teefey, director of design, at ateefey@travois.com.
POSITION: Senior Development Officer
POSITION LOCATION: Boulder, CO or Albuquerque, NM or Remote considered for well qualified candidate
SUPERVISED BY: Chief Development Officer
STATUS: Regular, Full-Time
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
SALARY RANGE: $60,000 – $75,000 Annual
BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Retirement, Vacation & Holiday Pay
ABOUT AISES:
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers. To this end, AISES provides scholarships and internships, workforce development and career resources, national and regional conferences, leadership development, and other STEM focused programming to Indigenous students and professionals.
WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE WE HIRE:
AISES is a fast-growing organization where we work hard, are passionate about the mission of AISES, and accomplish our goals with a lean staff. The successful candidate will be willing and able to take initiative and be willing to work on a variety of tasks – including those which may not necessarily be listed in the job description. AISES is an extraordinary place to work where our staff respect one another and have fun! To join our incredible team, you must be positive, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile for the organization every day.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Development Officer has the primary responsibility for drafting, implementing, and tracking an annual fundraising plan to help meet the annual and long-term revenue goals of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES). The Senior Development Officer will identify funding sources, conduct research, and write grants, proposals, and seek event and program sponsorships. The Senior Development Officer will be the primary grant writer, working collaboratively across departments.
Position: Senior Development Officer
POSITION LOCATION: Boulder, CO or Albuquerque, NM or Remote considered for well qualified candidate
SUPERVISED BY: Chief Development Officer
STATUS: Regular, Full-Time
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
SALARY RANGE: $60,000 – $75,000 Annual
BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Retirement, Vacation & Holiday Pay
ABOUT AISES:
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers. To this end, AISES provides scholarships and internships, workforce development and career resources, national and regional conferences, leadership development, and other STEM focused programming to Indigenous students and professionals.
WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE WE HIRE:
AISES is a fast-growing organization where we work hard, are passionate about the mission of AISES, and accomplish our goals with a lean staff. The successful candidate will be willing and able to take initiative and be willing to work on a variety of tasks – including those which may not necessarily be listed in the job description. AISES is an extraordinary place to work where our staff respect one another and have fun! To join our incredible team, you must be positive, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile for the organization every day.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Development Officer has the primary responsibility for drafting, implementing, and tracking an annual fundraising plan to help meet the annual and long-term revenue goals of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES). The Senior Development Officer will identify funding sources, conduct research, and write grants, proposals, and seek event and program sponsorships. The Senior Development Officer will be the primary grant writer, working collaboratively across departments.
Position: Sourcing And Logistics Specialist
SUPERVISED BY: Reports To Chief Operations Officer
SALARY RANGE: $60k-65k annual salary
Specific Responsibilities include:
- Manage all supply chain activities: the planning of sourcing, logistics and distribution, customs clearance, and inventory control.
- Ensure effectively functioning processes to avoid costly delays and lost opportunities.
- Lead the timing of product reorders to meet seasonal demand.
- Ensure effective lines of communication to ensure timely delivery of products using the most appropriate sourcing procedures.
- Be responsible for introducing process improvements in the supply chain and identify new vendors/suppliers without jeopardizing quality and service delivery.
- Ensure full compliance with sourcing rules and regulations.
Position: Sustainability Specialist
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Tribal Government is looking to hire a Sustainability Specialist to Collaborate with government operations, enterprise businesses, and Community Members of the SMSC to identify and develop community-wide sustainability programs. Click below to see the application and full requirements and responsibilities.
Position: Tribal Health Program Support (THPS) Public Health Director
United South and Eastern Tribes
Nashville, TN 37214
Temporarily remote
Salary: From $85,778 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Qualifications
- Experience: Tribal Health Program, 5 years (Preferred)
Full Job Description
The United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET) Tribal Health Program Support Director is responsible for developing and implementing programs, functions, services and activities in fulfillment of the existing contract scope of work. The incumbent provides support to the USET Executive Director, Health Committee Chairperson and Tribal Health Directors by serving as a primary resource for current health related information. Incumbent also serves as liaison between USET Tribes and various health agencies and organizations to ensure that the USET Tribes are represented, and their interests are protected. The incumbent has direct supervisory responsibility for employees/contractors/consultants hired/retained under the auspices of the Tribal Health Program Support Office.
Position: USET Data Management Specialist
United South and Eastern Tribes
Nashville, TN 37214
Temporarily remote
Salary: $34,000 – $57,000 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
- UNIX: 1 year (Preferred)
- Data management: 2 years (Preferred)
Full Job Description
The United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET) Data Management Specialist is responsible for data management overall technical support to the USET Tribal Health Program Support department. The position is responsible for providing expertise on technology related security and infrastructure issues. The position may also act as a consultant to certain USET Tribal Nations for health-related information technology issues which affect health service delivery or facilities. The position will also assist the Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC) with certain projects related to health data extraction and management.
Position: Water/Wastewater Senior Technical Assistance Specialist
United South and Eastern Tribes
Nashville, TN 37214
Temporarily remote
Qualifications
- water/wastewater operator: 5 years (Preferred)
- Water and/or Wastewater Operator Certification (Preferred)
Full Job Description
The Senior Technical Assistance Specialist will work extensively with the United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) membership to enhance and improve environmental capabilities through capacity building, developing training, finding training opportunities, and technical assistance activities. The incumbent has specific responsibility for fulfilling the goals and objectives of the USET Office of Environmental Resources Management (OERM), USET Certification Program, Safe Drinking Water Act, Performance Partnership Grant, Health and Human Services Grant, and other related Programs.
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