AAIA Job Listings
Cultural Sovereignty Fellowship
Applications due Monday, April 23, 2018
The Association on American Indian Affairs, or AAIA, is the oldest American Indian advocacy organization in the United States, founded in New York City in 1922. The organization began as several not-for-profit citizen organizations that supported change in federal Indian law towards Tribal self-determination, sovereignty, and protection of lands and culture. In 1948, the groups merged and became the AAIA and continued its tradition of serving Indian Tribes, their citizens and all indigenous communities within the United States with a mission of protecting tribal sovereignty, preserving culture and educating youth.
AAIA involves itself at the grassroots and national levels in partnership with Tribes and their citizens and members to seek solutions and policies that empower self-determining and sustainable Indian Nations. The AAIA is governed by an all-Native Board of Directors from across Indian Country that works in alliance with its Executive Director. The AAIA office is located near Washington, DC in Rockville, Maryland.
The Cultural Sovereignty Fellowship is a one-year fellowship position. AAIA is seeking recent graduates of undergraduate, graduate or law degree programs; the applicant must have or will graduate between January 2016 and June 2018. A successful applicant will receive a stipend starting at $35,000 depending on the applicant’s degree program and level of experience. The job location is in Rockville, Maryland, in the metro DC area.
The Cultural Sovereignty Fellow will support the development of national policy in Indian affairs, and provide research, analysis and writing to support programs that include youth education, juvenile justice issues, sacred site protection, repatriation and protection of cultural heritage.
A full description of the position can be found here. To apply for this important fellowship position, please provide the following documentation by 5:00pm E.S.T. on Monday, April 23, 2018, to general.aaia@indian-affairs.org:
Applications due Monday, April 23, 2018
The Association on American Indian Affairs, or AAIA, is the oldest American Indian advocacy organization in the United States, founded in New York City in 1922. The organization began as several not-for-profit citizen organizations that supported change in federal Indian law towards Tribal self-determination, sovereignty, and protection of lands and culture. In 1948, the groups merged and became the AAIA and continued its tradition of serving Indian Tribes, their citizens and all indigenous communities within the United States with a mission of protecting tribal sovereignty, preserving culture and educating youth.
AAIA involves itself at the grassroots and national levels in partnership with Tribes and their citizens and members to seek solutions and policies that empower self-determining and sustainable Indian Nations. The AAIA is governed by an all-Native Board of Directors from across Indian Country that works in alliance with its Executive Director. The AAIA office is located near Washington, DC in Rockville, Maryland.
The Cultural Sovereignty Fellowship is a one-year fellowship position. AAIA is seeking recent graduates of undergraduate, graduate or law degree programs; the applicant must have or will graduate between January 2016 and June 2018. A successful applicant will receive a stipend starting at $35,000 depending on the applicant’s degree program and level of experience. The job location is in Rockville, Maryland, in the metro DC area.
The Cultural Sovereignty Fellow will support the development of national policy in Indian affairs, and provide research, analysis and writing to support programs that include youth education, juvenile justice issues, sacred site protection, repatriation and protection of cultural heritage.
A full description of the position can be found here. To apply for this important fellowship position, please provide the following documentation by 5:00pm E.S.T. on Monday, April 23, 2018, to general.aaia@indian-affairs.org:
- Resume
- Final transcript (does not need to be a sealed official transcript)
- Two writing samples, that are original work, that total no more than 15 pages
- One written recommendation from a professor or Tribal leader
- Three references that include personal and professional references
Indian Country Job Postings
AAIA would like to grow its Indian Country job listings! Your job listing will be provided on our website and on our social media for a contribution to our organization. Please contact general.aaia@indian-affairs.org for more information.
The following positions are with other organizations and not with AAIA. Questions should be directed to the contact listed in the job posting.
The following positions are with other organizations and not with AAIA. Questions should be directed to the contact listed in the job posting.
Navajo Housing Authority - Window Rock, Arizona
Chief Executive Officer
Annual salary range: Negotiable
Application deadline: Open until filled. The first review of resumes will take place on Friday, April 13, 2018.
The Navajo Housing Authority, located in Window Rock, Arizona, is seeking an experienced leader to join a dedicated staff in managing the largest Indian Housing Authority in the nation. With a staff of 368 personnel spread across 15 field offices, the new CEO will manage the organization under the direction of a five-member Board of Commissioners. Federal grant funding in the range of $80 - $90 million annually is a key component of the budget, and to date the Navajo Housing Authority has spent over $1 billion towards housing projects.
Ideal candidates will be able to modernize the organization and play an influential role in improving the socioeconomic standing of the Navajo Nation. A working knowledge of public housing – if not Indian housing – is crucial, and fluency in the Navajo language is desirable, but not required. Competitive candidates will have fifteen years of progressively responsible management experience and a Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or a related field – a Master’s degree is preferred.
To be considered, submit your resume (including dates of employment plus staff and budgets managed), cover letter, the names of six work-related references (two each: supervisors, direct reports, and colleagues) by applying on the website: https://secure.cpshr.us/escandidate/JobDetail?ID=322
For a complete job description, click here. For further information contact:
Josh Jones
Pam Derby
CPS HR Consulting
Tel: 916 / 471-3301
Chief Executive Officer
Annual salary range: Negotiable
Application deadline: Open until filled. The first review of resumes will take place on Friday, April 13, 2018.
The Navajo Housing Authority, located in Window Rock, Arizona, is seeking an experienced leader to join a dedicated staff in managing the largest Indian Housing Authority in the nation. With a staff of 368 personnel spread across 15 field offices, the new CEO will manage the organization under the direction of a five-member Board of Commissioners. Federal grant funding in the range of $80 - $90 million annually is a key component of the budget, and to date the Navajo Housing Authority has spent over $1 billion towards housing projects.
Ideal candidates will be able to modernize the organization and play an influential role in improving the socioeconomic standing of the Navajo Nation. A working knowledge of public housing – if not Indian housing – is crucial, and fluency in the Navajo language is desirable, but not required. Competitive candidates will have fifteen years of progressively responsible management experience and a Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or a related field – a Master’s degree is preferred.
To be considered, submit your resume (including dates of employment plus staff and budgets managed), cover letter, the names of six work-related references (two each: supervisors, direct reports, and colleagues) by applying on the website: https://secure.cpshr.us/escandidate/JobDetail?ID=322
For a complete job description, click here. For further information contact:
Josh Jones
Pam Derby
CPS HR Consulting
Tel: 916 / 471-3301
Navajo Housing Authority - Window Rock, Arizona
Chief Financial Officer
Annual salary range: $98,543 - $128,106
Application deadline: Open until filled. The first review of resumes will take place on Friday, April 13, 2018.
The Navajo Housing Authority, located in Window Rock, Arizona, is seeking an experienced leader to join a dedicated staff in managing the finances of the largest Indian Housing Authority in the nation. With a staff of 368 personnel spread across 15 field offices, the new CFO will be responsible for assisting the CEO and five-member Board of Commissioners in championing organizational initiatives with an emphasis on sound financial management. Federal grant funding in the range of $80 - $90 million annually is a key component of the budget, and to date the Navajo Housing Authority has spent over $1 billion towards housing projects.
Ideal candidates will possess a working knowledge of public housing and grant management with CPA candidates being preferable. Competitive candidates will have at least ten years of progressively responsible management experience and a Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, finance, accounting, or a related field – a Master’s degree is preferred.
To be considered, submit your resume (including dates of employment plus staff and budgets managed), cover letter, the names of six work-related references (two each: supervisors, direct reports, and colleagues) by applying on the website: https://secure.cpshr.us/escandidate/JobDetail?ID=323
For a complete job description, click here. For further information contact:
Josh Jones
Pam Derby
CPS HR Consulting
Tel: 916 / 471-3301
Chief Financial Officer
Annual salary range: $98,543 - $128,106
Application deadline: Open until filled. The first review of resumes will take place on Friday, April 13, 2018.
The Navajo Housing Authority, located in Window Rock, Arizona, is seeking an experienced leader to join a dedicated staff in managing the finances of the largest Indian Housing Authority in the nation. With a staff of 368 personnel spread across 15 field offices, the new CFO will be responsible for assisting the CEO and five-member Board of Commissioners in championing organizational initiatives with an emphasis on sound financial management. Federal grant funding in the range of $80 - $90 million annually is a key component of the budget, and to date the Navajo Housing Authority has spent over $1 billion towards housing projects.
Ideal candidates will possess a working knowledge of public housing and grant management with CPA candidates being preferable. Competitive candidates will have at least ten years of progressively responsible management experience and a Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, finance, accounting, or a related field – a Master’s degree is preferred.
To be considered, submit your resume (including dates of employment plus staff and budgets managed), cover letter, the names of six work-related references (two each: supervisors, direct reports, and colleagues) by applying on the website: https://secure.cpshr.us/escandidate/JobDetail?ID=323
For a complete job description, click here. For further information contact:
Josh Jones
Pam Derby
CPS HR Consulting
Tel: 916 / 471-3301
