Work with Us
We are always looking for advocates in Native Country that are passionate about using their skills to support a 100-year-old, all-Native governed non-profit.
We value proven writing and communications skills, as well as detail oriented and self-motivated individuals who have excellent time management skills for our all-virtual positions. All candidates should have proficient computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Ideal candidates would be tasked with supporting programs that are part of the Association’s portfolio of work. Programs require proven research, writing and communication skills, as well as planning and implementing initiatives and monitoring their progress to completion. Project coordination, evaluation and organization experience required. Experience working on social justice and policy issues in Native Country is a plus. We welcome ALL candidates with skills and experience to apply. How to ApplyPlease be sure to review "how to apply" within the position description. Even if qualified, candidates who do not follow the instructions will not proceed to an interview.
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The Program Director oversees all Programs: Cultural Sovereignty, Next Generation, and Becoming an Ally; and may supervise staff. Salary is commensurate with experience.
The Cultural Sovereignty and Next Generation Specialists support those initiatives within their program area. Salary is commensurate with experience.
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Internship and Volunteer Opportunities
Be a part of advocacy in Indian Country by donating your time, skills and expertise to changing lives on the ground, preserving culture, and supporting strong Tribal governments. Internships and volunteer opportunities with the Association are available for all levels of experience and at any time of the year, in person or virtually.
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External Job Listings
How to Get Your Job Opening ListedThe Association accepts job postings from Tribes, entities, companies and other organizations. We ask that you provide a donation for our time. Please allow 2-5 days for postings to be uploaded to our website. Postings will remain live on our website for 30 days, or until the job opening is closed. Please complete the Job Opening Submission form.
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Job Openings
The following positions are with other organizations and not with the Association. Questions should be directed to the contact listed in the job posting.
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP)
Position: Nevada State Representative
Salary/Stipend: $80,000-$90,000
Application Deadline: June 18, 2023
Summary of Position:
Specific responsibilities will include, in partnership with other SWEEP staff:
• Representing SWEEP at the state legislature (which meets in Carson City every other year), including developing legislative policy proposals, educating lawmakers, giving committee testimony, and coordinating with coalition partners.
• Assisting SWEEP’s program staff in engaging in utility proceedings before the PUCN such as energy efficiency and beneficial electrification plans, rate cases, and integrated resource plans; including helping analyze utility proposals, develop policy recommendations and proposals, attend and speak at meetings and hearings, and develop testimony and comments.
• Assisting SWEEP’s program staff in conducting outreach and presenting to local governments around Nevada to advocate for clean energy measures, such as building code updates and clean transportation policies.
• Collaborating with and supporting state-based coalitions and partners, including other conservation groups, community-based organizations, utilities, local governments, labor unions, businesses, agency staff, and other stakeholders to develop and implement policy proposals and strategies.
• Designing and implementing policy and communication campaigns, including drafting campaign plans, and developing and distributing communication materials, such as press releases, talking points and social media posts, and representing SWEEP as a public spokesperson in the media.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Michigan State University Museum
Position: Archaeology Collections Manager
Salary/Stipend: $51,491-$60,000
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
Summary of Position:
Reporting to the Director of Collections with a dotted line to the Department of Anthropology, the Archaeology Collections Manager is responsible for the care, preservation, activation, and documentation of diverse archaeology collections of the MSU Museum in order to advance research, education, exhibitions, and outreach.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
UC Santa Barbara
Position: Full-time Repatriation Coordinator
Salary/Stipend: $83,100-$125,000
Application Deadline: Review begins May 15, 2023
Summary of Position:
Under the general supervision of UCSB's Chancellor's Designee on repatriation, the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator serves as the campus's designated authority under the University of California Policy and Procedures on Curation and Repatriation of Human Remains and Cultural Items. Works across campus departments to achieve the university's goals around the timely and respectful return of Native American ancestors and cultural items. Ensures the university is compliant with all aspects of NAGPRA, CalNAGPRA and the UC Policy. Develops tribal relationships that acknowledge and respect a Tribe's sovereignty, cultural protocols, and cultural and religious practices and knowledge.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Indian Law Resource Center
Position: Full-time Development Director
Summary of Position: We are seeking a full-time Development Director to help us leverage our recent success into additional financial support for all the Center’s work. The Development Director will be based in our headquarters office in Helena, Montana and will report to the Executive Director or to a soon-to-be-hired Operations Director.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Indian Law Resource Center
Position: Full-time Director of Operations
Summary of Position: We are seeking a full-time Director of Operations to support our institutional growth. This position will be responsible for the management of daily operations, including overseeing human resources matters, financial management, development, planning, and budgeting, providing support for the Board of Directors, and other matters. The position will ideally be in our headquarters office in Helena, Montana and will report directly to the Executive Director.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Indian Law Resource Center
Position: Bi-lingual (Spanish-English or Portuguese-English) Attorney
Summary of Position: The Indian Law Resource Center seeks an attorney with a demonstrated, serious commitment to protecting and advancing indigenous peoples’ rights. The attorney must be capable of working in both Spanish and English or Portuguese and English and must be licensed to practice law in at least one state within the United States or in Mexico or any country within Central or South America.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Indian Law Resource Center
Position: Full-time Bi-lingual Administrative & Program Assistant
Summary of Position: We are currently seeking a bilingual individual to perform a variety of administrative and program work in order to support and ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our office in Washington, D.C. and to assist with program activities. We are looking for an individual who is dependable, proactive, and solutions-oriented. In addition, the ideal candidate must align with our values and be committed to securing and protecting indigenous rights in the Americas.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Preservation Virginia
Position: NAGPRA Fellow
Salary/Stipend: $15/hour
Application Deadline: April 30, 2023
Summary of Position:
Preservation Virginia is accepting applications for a summer 2023 fellowship to inventory and catalog all Indigenous material culture objects in the statewide Preservation Virginia collection. This work will be done in compliance with NAGPRA guidelines created by Preservation Virginia and our Tribal Partners. This is a paid position at $15/hour, 40 hours per week, for a period of 8 weeks. Start date is flexible but preferably in June 2023.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
University of Hawai'i at Hilo
Position: Assistant Professor of Administration of Justice/Law Enforcement and Policing
Application Deadline: April 12, 2023
Summary of Position: Assistant Professor (Administration of Justice/Law Enforcement and Policing), position number 82352, UH Hilo, College of Arts & Sciences, tenure-track, full-time, general funds, nine-month appointment to begin approximately August 2023, pending position clearance and availability of funding. Teach undergraduate courses, including Intro to Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure, Research Methodology, Seminar in Administration of Justice, and upper division AJ courses in the area of criminal justice. Serve on university committees; engage in scholarly activities; provide academic advising to students; engage in periodic assessment activities; participate in department, university, and community service.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE and searching job code #82352.
Illinois State Archaeological Survey, Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Position: Archaeological Collections (Scientific Specialist, Senior Specialist, or Assistant Research Scientist)
Application Deadline: April 18, 2023
Summary of Position:
As part of its long-term mission and responsibility for management of University of Illinois collections, ISAS is seeking to hire up to two individuals at either the Scientific Specialist, Archaeological Collections level, the Senior Scientific Specialist, Archaeological Collections level, or the Assistant Research Scientist, Archaeological Collections level depending on qualifications, who will conduct laboratory documentation of archaeological materials held in University of Illinois collections. Collections specialists will be expected to ensure all activities are completed in compliance with applicable institutional policies as well as state and federal laws as directed by the ISAS Curator and in collaboration with the University of Illinois’ Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) office. Responsibilities also include compilation of existing records and publications related to the collection inventory process, assisting with tribal and other stakeholder consultations, and working with local, state, and federal agencies as needed. This position is based in Champaign, Illinois.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
Position: Director of Education
Salary/Stipend: $65,000-$75,000
Application Deadline: February 27, 2023 or until filled
Summary of Position:
For 40-years Crow Canyon and our partners have educated students, teachers, and the public about archaeology and American Indian culture. As we look to the future, we are seeking a Director of Education to expand programs that are beneficial to Crow Canyon’s Indigenous partners and other stakeholders, that incorporate anti-bias anti-racist pedagogy, build cross-cultural competencies, and advance equity and social justice.
We strongly welcome applicants who are from populations historically underrepresented in anthropology, archaeology, and education, and/or who have experience working with diverse populations. Full-Time; 40 Hours per week
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
McClatchy
Position: Service Journalism Reporter
Summary of Position:
McClatchy is looking for a collaborative, reader-focused reporter for our Northwest service journalism team, whose mission is to help local readers navigate life and the news. An opening is available in Bellingham, Washington. This service journalist will report and write to answer reader questions, dig into local curiosities and issues, use engagement tools like Google Trends to surface high-interest topics, and contribute to projects and breaking news events. This reporter must be ready to move with agility when the news demands. The successful candidate for this position will be able to take assignments and cultivate and pitch ideas. As such, this reporter must have good time management skills and be organized, with the ability to work independently. Experience with audience growth and engagement tactics such as headline writing and SEO is a must. Expertise in a particular subject area is not required, but the successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of what’s important to local readers, preferably earned by working as part of a local news outlet.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Michigan State University
Position: Research Associate
Salary/Stipend: $70,000
Application Deadline: Rolling basis - review begins February 1, 2023.
Summary of Position:
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Participatory and Community Engaged Research for STEM Education (6 positions)
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
University of New Mexico School of Public Administration
Position: Assistant or Associate Professor in Health Administration
Summary of Position:
The School of Public Administration at the University of New Mexico invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor to begin in August 2023. This is a full-time, tenured/tenure-track position with specialization in health administration. Applicants must have a doctoral degree (including PhD, DrPH, DHA and equivalent terminal degrees) in Health Administration, Health Services Research, Health Policy, Health Systems Management, Health Informatics, or another relevant field by the date of appointment of August 1, 2023. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by January 31, 2023.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Accokeek Foundation
Position: Stewardship Director
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000
Summary of Position:
The Accokeek Foundation is seeking an experienced leader to direct park operations and resource stewardship at Piscataway Park. With a new strategic vision, the Foundation offers public stewardship and education activities for more than 100,000 visitors annually. Our intended impact is that those who visit experience the interconnectedness of all life, as they come to know and understand the cultural and historical significance and regenerative potential of the Indigenous landscape that is Piscataway Park. Reporting directly to the President, the Stewardship Director will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making and operations.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Accokeek Foundation
Position: President
Salary: $100,000 – $115,000
Summary of Position:
The Accokeek Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization seeking an experienced President who shares our passion for the land, water, and its people. A competitive candidate will have a record of exemplary management of people and resources, including strengths in development, outreach, non-profit finance, site operations, human resources, and organizational policy and culture with a place-based organization. The President will work with the Board and our partners to build on the Foundation’s 65-year legacy of practicing regenerative agriculture, which includes preserving biodiversity through raising endangered heritage breeds and saving heirloom seeds and sharing the intermingled story of this place and the generations that cherish it.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Position: Forest Advocate
Summary of Position:
NRDC is seeking a Forest Protection Advocate to work with coalitions, the media, affected communities, and decision-makers to safeguard the biological, climate, and traditional Indigenous values of North American forests. The advocate’s time will be split evenly between two forest conservation campaigns, one to save mature stands and trees in U.S. federal forests, and the other to combat bioenergy threats to hardwood bottomlands in the Southeast U.S. and the boreal forests in Canada.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Jeffco Public Schools
Position: Manager - Purchasing
Salary: $80,023.00 - $95,336.00
Summary of Position:
Responsible for the direct management and supervision of the general purchasing team; and performing complex technical work related to the development and execution of materials, equipment, and service contracts for the district, schools, and departments.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
William D. Ruckelshaus Center, Washington State University & University of Washington, Seattle
Position: Director
Summary of Position:
The William D. Ruckelshaus Center seeks an experienced and visionary leader to serve as the next Director. Inspired by the life and legacy of William D. “Bill” Ruckelshaus, the Center envisions a future in which government leaders, policy makers, and community members routinely employ tools of collaborative decision making to design, conduct, and implement successful public policy processes. Representing a committed partnership between Washington State University and the University of Washington, the Ruckelshaus Center builds on the unique strengths of the two universities to assist public, non-profit, tribal, private sector, and other community leaders in their efforts to build consensus-based solutions, resolve conflict, and create positive impact around vexing public policy issues.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Position: Director of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and UNLV Tribal Education Initiative, Harrah College of Hospitality
Summary of Position:
The Director of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and UNLV Tribal Education Initiative will be responsible for the following:
Great Basin Institute
Position: Protecting Wild Caves in White Pine County Project – Tribal Liaison
Open & Close Dates: Open 4/13/22; Closed when filled
Summary of Position:
In cooperation with the National Park Service’s Great Basin National Park (GRBA) and the US Forest Service’s Ely Ranger District, we are recruiting to hire a Tribal Liaison in support of the Protecting Wild Caves in White Pine County project. Numerous caves exist in White Pine County, and GRBA and the USFS have partnered with GBI to have them inventoried for biological, geological, archaeological, paleontological, and hydrological features. In addition, high quality cave maps and photographs will be made for each cave.
The multi-disciplinary field crew samples for and collect data on key cave features and writes authoritative reports on their findings. Information from this project is used to track the status of each cave, provide data-driven information that informs park and forest management decisions, identify areas of management concern, and evaluate effectiveness of and inform environmental policies that protect park and forest resources.
The Tribal Liaison will act as a point of contact between tribal members as the National Park Service/U.S. Forest Service on matters related to the Protecting Wild Caves in White Pine County project.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
County of San Diego – Office on Sustainability and Environmental Justice
Position: Tribal Community Liaison
Salary: $110,000 to $124,000 Annually
Summary of Position:
The County of San Diego (County) is seeking a Tribal Community Liaison (Actual Job Class: Group Program Manager) to provide a mindful approach to fostering cross-governmental partnerships. The San Diego region is built on Kumeyaay and Luiseño land, with the unincorporated area of San Diego County being home to 19 Native American reservations represented by 18 Native American Tribal Governments (Tribal Governments).
This position will serve as the main point of contact for all County matters with the region’s Tribal Governments and County Executives to partner on areas related to health and well-being, emergency preparedness, quality of life and sustainability. The successful candidate will be one who has a proven track record of establishing and maintaining relationships with Tribal Governments and Executives to assist with navigating services and departments to make connections to partner on issues to help ensure delivery of efficient services and improved quality of life.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Position: System Chief Operating Officer (System COO)
Summary of Position:
The System Chief Operating Officer manages the day-to-day operations and ensures effective and efficient performance for the organization’s operational controls, administration, and reporting procedures. Provides leadership and fosters an accountable and success-oriented environment by encouraging productivity and building a highly inclusive culture. Additionally, the System COO is responsible for motivating, coaching, and mobilizing staff to ensure that team members thrive and meet all implemented organizational outcomes. Ideal candidates will be comfortable leading in complex, changing, and ambiguous environments. Additionally, the COO will possess the ability to evolve work processes and
priorities as needed to guarantee operational efficiencies and organizational outcomes. Master’s Degree in Health Management or closely related field required.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Position: Nevada State Representative
Salary/Stipend: $80,000-$90,000
Application Deadline: June 18, 2023
Summary of Position:
Specific responsibilities will include, in partnership with other SWEEP staff:
• Representing SWEEP at the state legislature (which meets in Carson City every other year), including developing legislative policy proposals, educating lawmakers, giving committee testimony, and coordinating with coalition partners.
• Assisting SWEEP’s program staff in engaging in utility proceedings before the PUCN such as energy efficiency and beneficial electrification plans, rate cases, and integrated resource plans; including helping analyze utility proposals, develop policy recommendations and proposals, attend and speak at meetings and hearings, and develop testimony and comments.
• Assisting SWEEP’s program staff in conducting outreach and presenting to local governments around Nevada to advocate for clean energy measures, such as building code updates and clean transportation policies.
• Collaborating with and supporting state-based coalitions and partners, including other conservation groups, community-based organizations, utilities, local governments, labor unions, businesses, agency staff, and other stakeholders to develop and implement policy proposals and strategies.
• Designing and implementing policy and communication campaigns, including drafting campaign plans, and developing and distributing communication materials, such as press releases, talking points and social media posts, and representing SWEEP as a public spokesperson in the media.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Michigan State University Museum
Position: Archaeology Collections Manager
Salary/Stipend: $51,491-$60,000
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
Summary of Position:
Reporting to the Director of Collections with a dotted line to the Department of Anthropology, the Archaeology Collections Manager is responsible for the care, preservation, activation, and documentation of diverse archaeology collections of the MSU Museum in order to advance research, education, exhibitions, and outreach.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
UC Santa Barbara
Position: Full-time Repatriation Coordinator
Salary/Stipend: $83,100-$125,000
Application Deadline: Review begins May 15, 2023
Summary of Position:
Under the general supervision of UCSB's Chancellor's Designee on repatriation, the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator serves as the campus's designated authority under the University of California Policy and Procedures on Curation and Repatriation of Human Remains and Cultural Items. Works across campus departments to achieve the university's goals around the timely and respectful return of Native American ancestors and cultural items. Ensures the university is compliant with all aspects of NAGPRA, CalNAGPRA and the UC Policy. Develops tribal relationships that acknowledge and respect a Tribe's sovereignty, cultural protocols, and cultural and religious practices and knowledge.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Indian Law Resource Center
Position: Full-time Development Director
Summary of Position: We are seeking a full-time Development Director to help us leverage our recent success into additional financial support for all the Center’s work. The Development Director will be based in our headquarters office in Helena, Montana and will report to the Executive Director or to a soon-to-be-hired Operations Director.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Indian Law Resource Center
Position: Full-time Director of Operations
Summary of Position: We are seeking a full-time Director of Operations to support our institutional growth. This position will be responsible for the management of daily operations, including overseeing human resources matters, financial management, development, planning, and budgeting, providing support for the Board of Directors, and other matters. The position will ideally be in our headquarters office in Helena, Montana and will report directly to the Executive Director.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Indian Law Resource Center
Position: Bi-lingual (Spanish-English or Portuguese-English) Attorney
Summary of Position: The Indian Law Resource Center seeks an attorney with a demonstrated, serious commitment to protecting and advancing indigenous peoples’ rights. The attorney must be capable of working in both Spanish and English or Portuguese and English and must be licensed to practice law in at least one state within the United States or in Mexico or any country within Central or South America.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Indian Law Resource Center
Position: Full-time Bi-lingual Administrative & Program Assistant
Summary of Position: We are currently seeking a bilingual individual to perform a variety of administrative and program work in order to support and ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our office in Washington, D.C. and to assist with program activities. We are looking for an individual who is dependable, proactive, and solutions-oriented. In addition, the ideal candidate must align with our values and be committed to securing and protecting indigenous rights in the Americas.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Preservation Virginia
Position: NAGPRA Fellow
Salary/Stipend: $15/hour
Application Deadline: April 30, 2023
Summary of Position:
Preservation Virginia is accepting applications for a summer 2023 fellowship to inventory and catalog all Indigenous material culture objects in the statewide Preservation Virginia collection. This work will be done in compliance with NAGPRA guidelines created by Preservation Virginia and our Tribal Partners. This is a paid position at $15/hour, 40 hours per week, for a period of 8 weeks. Start date is flexible but preferably in June 2023.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
University of Hawai'i at Hilo
Position: Assistant Professor of Administration of Justice/Law Enforcement and Policing
Application Deadline: April 12, 2023
Summary of Position: Assistant Professor (Administration of Justice/Law Enforcement and Policing), position number 82352, UH Hilo, College of Arts & Sciences, tenure-track, full-time, general funds, nine-month appointment to begin approximately August 2023, pending position clearance and availability of funding. Teach undergraduate courses, including Intro to Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure, Research Methodology, Seminar in Administration of Justice, and upper division AJ courses in the area of criminal justice. Serve on university committees; engage in scholarly activities; provide academic advising to students; engage in periodic assessment activities; participate in department, university, and community service.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE and searching job code #82352.
Illinois State Archaeological Survey, Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Position: Archaeological Collections (Scientific Specialist, Senior Specialist, or Assistant Research Scientist)
Application Deadline: April 18, 2023
Summary of Position:
As part of its long-term mission and responsibility for management of University of Illinois collections, ISAS is seeking to hire up to two individuals at either the Scientific Specialist, Archaeological Collections level, the Senior Scientific Specialist, Archaeological Collections level, or the Assistant Research Scientist, Archaeological Collections level depending on qualifications, who will conduct laboratory documentation of archaeological materials held in University of Illinois collections. Collections specialists will be expected to ensure all activities are completed in compliance with applicable institutional policies as well as state and federal laws as directed by the ISAS Curator and in collaboration with the University of Illinois’ Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) office. Responsibilities also include compilation of existing records and publications related to the collection inventory process, assisting with tribal and other stakeholder consultations, and working with local, state, and federal agencies as needed. This position is based in Champaign, Illinois.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
Position: Director of Education
Salary/Stipend: $65,000-$75,000
Application Deadline: February 27, 2023 or until filled
Summary of Position:
For 40-years Crow Canyon and our partners have educated students, teachers, and the public about archaeology and American Indian culture. As we look to the future, we are seeking a Director of Education to expand programs that are beneficial to Crow Canyon’s Indigenous partners and other stakeholders, that incorporate anti-bias anti-racist pedagogy, build cross-cultural competencies, and advance equity and social justice.
We strongly welcome applicants who are from populations historically underrepresented in anthropology, archaeology, and education, and/or who have experience working with diverse populations. Full-Time; 40 Hours per week
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
McClatchy
Position: Service Journalism Reporter
Summary of Position:
McClatchy is looking for a collaborative, reader-focused reporter for our Northwest service journalism team, whose mission is to help local readers navigate life and the news. An opening is available in Bellingham, Washington. This service journalist will report and write to answer reader questions, dig into local curiosities and issues, use engagement tools like Google Trends to surface high-interest topics, and contribute to projects and breaking news events. This reporter must be ready to move with agility when the news demands. The successful candidate for this position will be able to take assignments and cultivate and pitch ideas. As such, this reporter must have good time management skills and be organized, with the ability to work independently. Experience with audience growth and engagement tactics such as headline writing and SEO is a must. Expertise in a particular subject area is not required, but the successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of what’s important to local readers, preferably earned by working as part of a local news outlet.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Michigan State University
Position: Research Associate
Salary/Stipend: $70,000
Application Deadline: Rolling basis - review begins February 1, 2023.
Summary of Position:
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Participatory and Community Engaged Research for STEM Education (6 positions)
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
University of New Mexico School of Public Administration
Position: Assistant or Associate Professor in Health Administration
Summary of Position:
The School of Public Administration at the University of New Mexico invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor to begin in August 2023. This is a full-time, tenured/tenure-track position with specialization in health administration. Applicants must have a doctoral degree (including PhD, DrPH, DHA and equivalent terminal degrees) in Health Administration, Health Services Research, Health Policy, Health Systems Management, Health Informatics, or another relevant field by the date of appointment of August 1, 2023. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by January 31, 2023.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Accokeek Foundation
Position: Stewardship Director
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000
Summary of Position:
The Accokeek Foundation is seeking an experienced leader to direct park operations and resource stewardship at Piscataway Park. With a new strategic vision, the Foundation offers public stewardship and education activities for more than 100,000 visitors annually. Our intended impact is that those who visit experience the interconnectedness of all life, as they come to know and understand the cultural and historical significance and regenerative potential of the Indigenous landscape that is Piscataway Park. Reporting directly to the President, the Stewardship Director will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making and operations.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Accokeek Foundation
Position: President
Salary: $100,000 – $115,000
Summary of Position:
The Accokeek Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization seeking an experienced President who shares our passion for the land, water, and its people. A competitive candidate will have a record of exemplary management of people and resources, including strengths in development, outreach, non-profit finance, site operations, human resources, and organizational policy and culture with a place-based organization. The President will work with the Board and our partners to build on the Foundation’s 65-year legacy of practicing regenerative agriculture, which includes preserving biodiversity through raising endangered heritage breeds and saving heirloom seeds and sharing the intermingled story of this place and the generations that cherish it.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Position: Forest Advocate
Summary of Position:
NRDC is seeking a Forest Protection Advocate to work with coalitions, the media, affected communities, and decision-makers to safeguard the biological, climate, and traditional Indigenous values of North American forests. The advocate’s time will be split evenly between two forest conservation campaigns, one to save mature stands and trees in U.S. federal forests, and the other to combat bioenergy threats to hardwood bottomlands in the Southeast U.S. and the boreal forests in Canada.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Jeffco Public Schools
Position: Manager - Purchasing
Salary: $80,023.00 - $95,336.00
Summary of Position:
Responsible for the direct management and supervision of the general purchasing team; and performing complex technical work related to the development and execution of materials, equipment, and service contracts for the district, schools, and departments.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
William D. Ruckelshaus Center, Washington State University & University of Washington, Seattle
Position: Director
Summary of Position:
The William D. Ruckelshaus Center seeks an experienced and visionary leader to serve as the next Director. Inspired by the life and legacy of William D. “Bill” Ruckelshaus, the Center envisions a future in which government leaders, policy makers, and community members routinely employ tools of collaborative decision making to design, conduct, and implement successful public policy processes. Representing a committed partnership between Washington State University and the University of Washington, the Ruckelshaus Center builds on the unique strengths of the two universities to assist public, non-profit, tribal, private sector, and other community leaders in their efforts to build consensus-based solutions, resolve conflict, and create positive impact around vexing public policy issues.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Position: Director of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and UNLV Tribal Education Initiative, Harrah College of Hospitality
Summary of Position:
The Director of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and UNLV Tribal Education Initiative will be responsible for the following:
- Develop and maintain relationships with Indian tribes and communities, and tribal organizations across North America, including but not limited to, tribal governments, high schools with significant tribal enrollments, tribal colleges, and groups that support tribal enterprises.
- Work with tribal governments and tribal gaming enterprises to identify scholarships for Native American students to study hospitality and gaming.
- Work with tribal gaming enterprises to identify and secure internships and other training opportunities for Native students to gain real work experiences in tribal gaming and hospitality
- Institute partnership agreements with high schools, tribal colleges, tribal gaming enterprises, and others for recruiting, educating and matriculating Native students to the UNLV Harrah College of Hospitality.
- Teach others in the College of Hospitality and those working for Tribal Enterprises about Native American cultures, traditions and governmental practices so all events and interactions with Native American populations are culturally and politically correct.
- Create and implement strategies for establishing the UNLV Harrah College of Hospitality to become a national leader in Tribal Hospitality and Gaming Education.
Great Basin Institute
Position: Protecting Wild Caves in White Pine County Project – Tribal Liaison
Open & Close Dates: Open 4/13/22; Closed when filled
Summary of Position:
In cooperation with the National Park Service’s Great Basin National Park (GRBA) and the US Forest Service’s Ely Ranger District, we are recruiting to hire a Tribal Liaison in support of the Protecting Wild Caves in White Pine County project. Numerous caves exist in White Pine County, and GRBA and the USFS have partnered with GBI to have them inventoried for biological, geological, archaeological, paleontological, and hydrological features. In addition, high quality cave maps and photographs will be made for each cave.
The multi-disciplinary field crew samples for and collect data on key cave features and writes authoritative reports on their findings. Information from this project is used to track the status of each cave, provide data-driven information that informs park and forest management decisions, identify areas of management concern, and evaluate effectiveness of and inform environmental policies that protect park and forest resources.
The Tribal Liaison will act as a point of contact between tribal members as the National Park Service/U.S. Forest Service on matters related to the Protecting Wild Caves in White Pine County project.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
County of San Diego – Office on Sustainability and Environmental Justice
Position: Tribal Community Liaison
Salary: $110,000 to $124,000 Annually
Summary of Position:
The County of San Diego (County) is seeking a Tribal Community Liaison (Actual Job Class: Group Program Manager) to provide a mindful approach to fostering cross-governmental partnerships. The San Diego region is built on Kumeyaay and Luiseño land, with the unincorporated area of San Diego County being home to 19 Native American reservations represented by 18 Native American Tribal Governments (Tribal Governments).
This position will serve as the main point of contact for all County matters with the region’s Tribal Governments and County Executives to partner on areas related to health and well-being, emergency preparedness, quality of life and sustainability. The successful candidate will be one who has a proven track record of establishing and maintaining relationships with Tribal Governments and Executives to assist with navigating services and departments to make connections to partner on issues to help ensure delivery of efficient services and improved quality of life.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Position: System Chief Operating Officer (System COO)
Summary of Position:
The System Chief Operating Officer manages the day-to-day operations and ensures effective and efficient performance for the organization’s operational controls, administration, and reporting procedures. Provides leadership and fosters an accountable and success-oriented environment by encouraging productivity and building a highly inclusive culture. Additionally, the System COO is responsible for motivating, coaching, and mobilizing staff to ensure that team members thrive and meet all implemented organizational outcomes. Ideal candidates will be comfortable leading in complex, changing, and ambiguous environments. Additionally, the COO will possess the ability to evolve work processes and
priorities as needed to guarantee operational efficiencies and organizational outcomes. Master’s Degree in Health Management or closely related field required.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.