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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.
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.
Indian Arts Research Center (IARC) - School for Advanced Research (SAR)
Position: Paid Internship
Salary/Stipend: $22,500 + free housing and utilities
Application Deadline: March 1, 2023
Summary of Position:
The Indian Arts Research Center (IARC) at the School for Advanced Research (SAR) in Santa Fe, New Mexico offers two nine-month paid internships to individuals who are recent college graduates, current graduate students, or junior museum professionals interested in working with Native American collections and furthering their professional museum experience. Internships include a monthly salary, housing, book allowance, the cost of one professional conference, and reimbursable travel to and from SAR. The IARC works with interns to realize professional goals relating to Indigenous cultural preservation and provides invaluable experience and broad-based training in the field of museology. One internship is open to an Indigenous individual from the U.S. or Canada, and one internship is open to any U.S. or Canadian citizen meeting the application requirements.
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.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Position: SMSC Native American Fellow, Arts of the Americas Department
Summary of Position:
The Minneapolis Institute of Art welcomes applications for the 2022 - 2023 Native American Fellowship co-hosted by Mia’s Curatorial Division and Mia’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division. The fellow will gain valuable professional experience working with Native American art curation at a large art museum. The Native American Fellowship provides an opportunity for Native Americans to work with the Chair of Global Contemporary Art, and other museum professionals to enhance skills and experience through research, care, curation, partnerships, and interpretation of Native American art, as well as learn about all aspects of museum work by interacting with staff from Advancement, Audience, Curatorial, Registration, and Facilities. The Mia Native American Fellowship is made possible by the generous support of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC). Temporary position, approx. 1 year; hours vary, approx. 37.5 hours/week; $25.64/hour
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)
Position: Hospital Administrator
Summary of Position:
Located in Anchorage, Alaska, the Hospital Administrator is responsible for executive leadership in setting Alaska Native Medical Center’s strategic plan and annual operating plan, as well as the general supervision, management, and control of the day-to-day operations. The Administrator will communicate updates and advise the President regularly regarding operational and financial matters. They will develop and maintain effective relationships with strategic healthcare business partners, while building positive, collaborative relationships with members of the Alaska Tribal Health System and stakeholders.
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.
The University of Kansas
Position: Repatriation Program Manager
Salary: $50,000-$80,000
Summary of Position:
The University of Kansas Office of the Chancellor invites applications for a Repatriation Program Manager (RPM). The RPM coordinates federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act compliance (NAGPRA), consultations, repatriations, and other activities by managing inventory and curation of Native American and Indigenous artifacts and remains across the university. This position will advance KU’s Repatriation Program and serve as a liaison between the university, tribal nations, the National NAGPRA program, and other federal, state and/or international agencies.
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.
Great Basin Institute
Position: California Condor Monitoring Technician
Summary of Position:
The Northern California Condor Restoration Program (NCCRP) is a collaborative, multiagency, wildlife conservation partnership between The Yurok Tribe and Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP; National Park Service). NCCRP is committed to restoring California condors (Gymnogyps californianus) to northern California and the Pacific Northwest. The Great Basin Institute (GBI), in cooperation with NCCRP, is recruiting up to two (2) AmeriCorps technicians to conduct condor population monitoring and management activities in northern California and the broader region.
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.
ACLU of New Mexico
Position: Indigenous Justice Policy Advocate
Summary of Position:
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico (ACLU-NM) is seeking an Indigenous Justice (IJ) Policy Advocate to support the organization’s efforts to advance civil and human rights for Indigenous people across the state. Collaborating closely with tribal leaders and communities, this person will work across ACLU-NM departments to combine legislative lobbying, policy advocacy, coalition building, community outreach, and communications approaches in an integrated advocacy model. Guided by Indigenous values, the IJ Policy Advocate is committed to advancing issues such as educational equity, smart criminal justice reform, voting rights, and environmental justice. They must have a proven ability to take initiative, quickly learn new information and skills, think strategically, communicate clearly and persuasively, and work in partnership with diverse groups.
The IJ Policy Advocate will help analyze current and prospective policies that impact Indigenous people; explore intersections of racial justice and police violence in Indigenous communities; build and maintain trusted and meaningful relationships with community members including leaders and stakeholders; and work to expand community engagement in collaboration with other impacted communities and groups. Importantly, the Policy Advocate will lobby policy makers, work to center impacted community members in the legislative process, and build relationships with partners and community in order to further our policy goals.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Western Resource Advocates
Position: Communications Manager or Senior Communications Manager
Summary of Position:
Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is seeking a strategic relationship builder to join our team as a Communications or Senior Communications Manager. The Communications Manager/Senior Communications Manager will support communications efforts and strategy across the organization and its programs. The Communications Manager/Senior Communications Manager will report to the Director of Marketing and Communications and will be an integral part of the Marketing and Communications Team that works to uphold the organizational brand while increasing WRA’s ability influence decision makers, donors, partners, reporters, and others to accomplish the organization’s mission and objectives. The Communications Manager/Senior Communications Manager will primarily responsible for guiding and executing a broad range of public relations activities targeted to key audiences across WRA’s programs and states that advance specific organizational and programmatic priorities.
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.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Position: Chief Workforce Officer (CWO)
Summary of Position:
The Chief Workforce Officer (CWO) will develop and execute a human resources plan aligned with the organization’s vision and ensure achievement of the overall mission. Provide leadership to a team that includes the Senior Director of Human Resources, Physician Recruiting Manager, and the Medical Staff Officer. The CWO will establish goals and priorities in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders around key human resources projects and will create training plans to enhance employee competencies throughout the organization. Ideal candidates will bring a strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities, as well as be comfortable leading in complex, changing, and ambiguous environments. Master’s Degree in Human Resources or related field is required.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
University of California Office of the President (UCOP)
Position: UC Systemwide Repatriation Coordinator
Open & Close Dates: Open until filled
Summary of Position:
The UC Systemwide Repatriation Coordinator uses advanced regulatory compliance and policy concepts and organizational objectives to resolve intricate and sensitive issues in creative and effective ways. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Forms relationships with both internal and external partners at all levels. Coordinates with campus stakeholders to ensure compliance with UC policy and repatriation regulations and to promote consistency.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas
Position: Tribal Administrator
Summary of Position:
The Tribal Administrator is directly responsible for the overall management and administration of tribal programs, supervision of program directors, and the leadership of all administrative staff. The Tribal Administrator is hired by and reports directly to the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas’ Tribal Council.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
The University of Minnesota Duluth, TTCP
Position: Training Supervisor - Tribal Training & Certification Partnership
Summary of Position:
The University of Minnesota Duluth, Tribal Training and Certification Partnership (TTCP) provides ICWA and MIFPA training to public child welfare workers and supervisors, as well as developing and providing training to Tribes across Minnesota. The TTCP is searching for a Training Supervisor responsible for recruiting, maintaining, training, and supervising a group of full-time staff trainers and part-time community trainers within the TTCP.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Western Resource Advocates
Position: Indigenous Communities Water and Land Intern (Paid)
Summary of Position:
Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is seeking a bright individual with an interest in exploring water and land management within Indigenous communities to join our team Spring 2022 as an Indigenous Communities Water and Land Intern. This is a role for individuals who wish to gain experience in the conservation field, by supporting water and land policy research efforts. This Internship is a step toward creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive water and land management workforce that represents all people. This position has the option to work remotely in the states within WRA’s region, from one of WRA’s six offices, or in a hybrid of the two. This is a part-time internship with an expectation to work 15-20 hours a week over the course of the internship.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
The ACLU of New Mexico (ACLU-NM)
Position: Indigenous Justice Program Coordinator
Summary of Position:
Lead groundbreaking efforts to promote Indigenous Justice work across ACLU state and local offices (i.e. affiliates and chapters), national ACLU programs, departments and issue areas. The position carries out this mission with the support and guidance of established groups of Indigenous leaders and other key staff within the ACLU. The ideal candidate for this role is a leader with experience in Indigenous communities, strong self-initiative and visioning skills, a proven ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships, solid project management skills, and a deep commitment to principles of racial justice and antiracism. Responsible for building capacity and knowledge within the nationwide ACLU to effectively and respectfully engage in Indigenous Justice work. Location is in Albuquerque, NM.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Culture Heritage Partners, PLLC.
Position: Professional Executive Assistant
Summary of Position:
A mission-driven law and public policy firm committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. CHP offers a full array of professional services to tribes, NGOs, governments, and private sector clients who have cultural preservation and growth as part of their mission. We seek a professional Executive Assistant with a four-year college degree and at least five years of applicable experience to support a busy partner.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Western Resource Advocates
Position: Healthy Rivers Senior Policy Analyst
Summary of Position:
The position can be based remotely anywhere within New Mexico, or can work from WRA’s office in Santa Fe.
WRA fights climate change and its impacts to sustain the environment, economy, and people of the West. We respect the different needs of diverse people and partner with them to develop a shared vision for progress—one that advances communities while protecting biodiversity.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Navajo Nation Washington Office
Position: Government and Legislative Affairs Associate, Washington, DC
Summary of Position:
The Navajo Nation Washington Office (NNWO) is seeking a Government and Legislative Affairs Associate (G&L) to focus specifically on infrastructure on the Navajo Nation. The NNWO serves as the advocacy arm of the Navajo Nation. Reporting directly to the Office of the President and Vice President located in the capitol of the Navajo Nation in Window Rock, AZ, the NNWO interfaces with Congress, federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders to address legislation, policies, and issues pertaining to funding of treatied and other initiatives pursuant to the government-to-government relationship between the US and federally recognized tribes. The G & L conducts reviews, analysis, and research on proposed and pending legislation and policy initiatives to ensure that they do not adversely affect the Navajo Nation; drafts budgetary and appropriations requests, legislative bills, policy proposals and position papers; prepares and provides detailed reports on activities of Congress to the Nation; advocates and communicates extensively with congressional representatives and federal agencies on the issues and positions of the Navajo Nation. Advises Navajo Nation government officials and various committees of the Navajo Nation Council on legislative and policy questions; may provide expert testimony on Congressional Acts and legislative proposals and consultations that may impact the Navajo Nation; prepares testimony and oral remarks to be presented at hearings and consultations, provides guidance and assistance in the formulation of the Nation’s agenda; assists in securing federal funding for the Nation’s needs and ensures that ongoing projects continue to receive funding among other duties.
A full job description can be found HERE and how to apply can be found HERE.
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.
Indian Arts Research Center (IARC) - School for Advanced Research (SAR)
Position: Paid Internship
Salary/Stipend: $22,500 + free housing and utilities
Application Deadline: March 1, 2023
Summary of Position:
The Indian Arts Research Center (IARC) at the School for Advanced Research (SAR) in Santa Fe, New Mexico offers two nine-month paid internships to individuals who are recent college graduates, current graduate students, or junior museum professionals interested in working with Native American collections and furthering their professional museum experience. Internships include a monthly salary, housing, book allowance, the cost of one professional conference, and reimbursable travel to and from SAR. The IARC works with interns to realize professional goals relating to Indigenous cultural preservation and provides invaluable experience and broad-based training in the field of museology. One internship is open to an Indigenous individual from the U.S. or Canada, and one internship is open to any U.S. or Canadian citizen meeting the application requirements.
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.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Position: SMSC Native American Fellow, Arts of the Americas Department
Summary of Position:
The Minneapolis Institute of Art welcomes applications for the 2022 - 2023 Native American Fellowship co-hosted by Mia’s Curatorial Division and Mia’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division. The fellow will gain valuable professional experience working with Native American art curation at a large art museum. The Native American Fellowship provides an opportunity for Native Americans to work with the Chair of Global Contemporary Art, and other museum professionals to enhance skills and experience through research, care, curation, partnerships, and interpretation of Native American art, as well as learn about all aspects of museum work by interacting with staff from Advancement, Audience, Curatorial, Registration, and Facilities. The Mia Native American Fellowship is made possible by the generous support of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC). Temporary position, approx. 1 year; hours vary, approx. 37.5 hours/week; $25.64/hour
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)
Position: Hospital Administrator
Summary of Position:
Located in Anchorage, Alaska, the Hospital Administrator is responsible for executive leadership in setting Alaska Native Medical Center’s strategic plan and annual operating plan, as well as the general supervision, management, and control of the day-to-day operations. The Administrator will communicate updates and advise the President regularly regarding operational and financial matters. They will develop and maintain effective relationships with strategic healthcare business partners, while building positive, collaborative relationships with members of the Alaska Tribal Health System and stakeholders.
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.
The University of Kansas
Position: Repatriation Program Manager
Salary: $50,000-$80,000
Summary of Position:
The University of Kansas Office of the Chancellor invites applications for a Repatriation Program Manager (RPM). The RPM coordinates federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act compliance (NAGPRA), consultations, repatriations, and other activities by managing inventory and curation of Native American and Indigenous artifacts and remains across the university. This position will advance KU’s Repatriation Program and serve as a liaison between the university, tribal nations, the National NAGPRA program, and other federal, state and/or international agencies.
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.
Great Basin Institute
Position: California Condor Monitoring Technician
Summary of Position:
The Northern California Condor Restoration Program (NCCRP) is a collaborative, multiagency, wildlife conservation partnership between The Yurok Tribe and Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP; National Park Service). NCCRP is committed to restoring California condors (Gymnogyps californianus) to northern California and the Pacific Northwest. The Great Basin Institute (GBI), in cooperation with NCCRP, is recruiting up to two (2) AmeriCorps technicians to conduct condor population monitoring and management activities in northern California and the broader region.
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.
ACLU of New Mexico
Position: Indigenous Justice Policy Advocate
Summary of Position:
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico (ACLU-NM) is seeking an Indigenous Justice (IJ) Policy Advocate to support the organization’s efforts to advance civil and human rights for Indigenous people across the state. Collaborating closely with tribal leaders and communities, this person will work across ACLU-NM departments to combine legislative lobbying, policy advocacy, coalition building, community outreach, and communications approaches in an integrated advocacy model. Guided by Indigenous values, the IJ Policy Advocate is committed to advancing issues such as educational equity, smart criminal justice reform, voting rights, and environmental justice. They must have a proven ability to take initiative, quickly learn new information and skills, think strategically, communicate clearly and persuasively, and work in partnership with diverse groups.
The IJ Policy Advocate will help analyze current and prospective policies that impact Indigenous people; explore intersections of racial justice and police violence in Indigenous communities; build and maintain trusted and meaningful relationships with community members including leaders and stakeholders; and work to expand community engagement in collaboration with other impacted communities and groups. Importantly, the Policy Advocate will lobby policy makers, work to center impacted community members in the legislative process, and build relationships with partners and community in order to further our policy goals.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Western Resource Advocates
Position: Communications Manager or Senior Communications Manager
Summary of Position:
Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is seeking a strategic relationship builder to join our team as a Communications or Senior Communications Manager. The Communications Manager/Senior Communications Manager will support communications efforts and strategy across the organization and its programs. The Communications Manager/Senior Communications Manager will report to the Director of Marketing and Communications and will be an integral part of the Marketing and Communications Team that works to uphold the organizational brand while increasing WRA’s ability influence decision makers, donors, partners, reporters, and others to accomplish the organization’s mission and objectives. The Communications Manager/Senior Communications Manager will primarily responsible for guiding and executing a broad range of public relations activities targeted to key audiences across WRA’s programs and states that advance specific organizational and programmatic priorities.
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.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Position: Chief Workforce Officer (CWO)
Summary of Position:
The Chief Workforce Officer (CWO) will develop and execute a human resources plan aligned with the organization’s vision and ensure achievement of the overall mission. Provide leadership to a team that includes the Senior Director of Human Resources, Physician Recruiting Manager, and the Medical Staff Officer. The CWO will establish goals and priorities in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders around key human resources projects and will create training plans to enhance employee competencies throughout the organization. Ideal candidates will bring a strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities, as well as be comfortable leading in complex, changing, and ambiguous environments. Master’s Degree in Human Resources or related field is required.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
University of California Office of the President (UCOP)
Position: UC Systemwide Repatriation Coordinator
Open & Close Dates: Open until filled
Summary of Position:
The UC Systemwide Repatriation Coordinator uses advanced regulatory compliance and policy concepts and organizational objectives to resolve intricate and sensitive issues in creative and effective ways. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Forms relationships with both internal and external partners at all levels. Coordinates with campus stakeholders to ensure compliance with UC policy and repatriation regulations and to promote consistency.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas
Position: Tribal Administrator
Summary of Position:
The Tribal Administrator is directly responsible for the overall management and administration of tribal programs, supervision of program directors, and the leadership of all administrative staff. The Tribal Administrator is hired by and reports directly to the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas’ Tribal Council.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
The University of Minnesota Duluth, TTCP
Position: Training Supervisor - Tribal Training & Certification Partnership
Summary of Position:
The University of Minnesota Duluth, Tribal Training and Certification Partnership (TTCP) provides ICWA and MIFPA training to public child welfare workers and supervisors, as well as developing and providing training to Tribes across Minnesota. The TTCP is searching for a Training Supervisor responsible for recruiting, maintaining, training, and supervising a group of full-time staff trainers and part-time community trainers within the TTCP.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Western Resource Advocates
Position: Indigenous Communities Water and Land Intern (Paid)
Summary of Position:
Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is seeking a bright individual with an interest in exploring water and land management within Indigenous communities to join our team Spring 2022 as an Indigenous Communities Water and Land Intern. This is a role for individuals who wish to gain experience in the conservation field, by supporting water and land policy research efforts. This Internship is a step toward creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive water and land management workforce that represents all people. This position has the option to work remotely in the states within WRA’s region, from one of WRA’s six offices, or in a hybrid of the two. This is a part-time internship with an expectation to work 15-20 hours a week over the course of the internship.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
The ACLU of New Mexico (ACLU-NM)
Position: Indigenous Justice Program Coordinator
Summary of Position:
Lead groundbreaking efforts to promote Indigenous Justice work across ACLU state and local offices (i.e. affiliates and chapters), national ACLU programs, departments and issue areas. The position carries out this mission with the support and guidance of established groups of Indigenous leaders and other key staff within the ACLU. The ideal candidate for this role is a leader with experience in Indigenous communities, strong self-initiative and visioning skills, a proven ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships, solid project management skills, and a deep commitment to principles of racial justice and antiracism. Responsible for building capacity and knowledge within the nationwide ACLU to effectively and respectfully engage in Indigenous Justice work. Location is in Albuquerque, NM.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Culture Heritage Partners, PLLC.
Position: Professional Executive Assistant
Summary of Position:
A mission-driven law and public policy firm committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. CHP offers a full array of professional services to tribes, NGOs, governments, and private sector clients who have cultural preservation and growth as part of their mission. We seek a professional Executive Assistant with a four-year college degree and at least five years of applicable experience to support a busy partner.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Western Resource Advocates
Position: Healthy Rivers Senior Policy Analyst
Summary of Position:
The position can be based remotely anywhere within New Mexico, or can work from WRA’s office in Santa Fe.
WRA fights climate change and its impacts to sustain the environment, economy, and people of the West. We respect the different needs of diverse people and partner with them to develop a shared vision for progress—one that advances communities while protecting biodiversity.
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Navajo Nation Washington Office
Position: Government and Legislative Affairs Associate, Washington, DC
Summary of Position:
The Navajo Nation Washington Office (NNWO) is seeking a Government and Legislative Affairs Associate (G&L) to focus specifically on infrastructure on the Navajo Nation. The NNWO serves as the advocacy arm of the Navajo Nation. Reporting directly to the Office of the President and Vice President located in the capitol of the Navajo Nation in Window Rock, AZ, the NNWO interfaces with Congress, federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders to address legislation, policies, and issues pertaining to funding of treatied and other initiatives pursuant to the government-to-government relationship between the US and federally recognized tribes. The G & L conducts reviews, analysis, and research on proposed and pending legislation and policy initiatives to ensure that they do not adversely affect the Navajo Nation; drafts budgetary and appropriations requests, legislative bills, policy proposals and position papers; prepares and provides detailed reports on activities of Congress to the Nation; advocates and communicates extensively with congressional representatives and federal agencies on the issues and positions of the Navajo Nation. Advises Navajo Nation government officials and various committees of the Navajo Nation Council on legislative and policy questions; may provide expert testimony on Congressional Acts and legislative proposals and consultations that may impact the Navajo Nation; prepares testimony and oral remarks to be presented at hearings and consultations, provides guidance and assistance in the formulation of the Nation’s agenda; assists in securing federal funding for the Nation’s needs and ensures that ongoing projects continue to receive funding among other duties.
A full job description can be found HERE and how to apply can be found HERE.
