Native American Job Listings & Employment Opportunities
American Indians, like everyone else in this country, have been hit hard by these tough economic times. Many Native American tribes are finding their members facing unemployment and uncertainty about their job situations. That is why PowWows.com works hard to maintain an up-to-date directory of job listings on our website.
American Indians in all professions and from all education levels can take a look at the openings we have posted. We strive to update our listings as regularly as possible, to ensure the maximum benefit to all of our Native American community members. Just scroll down to start looking at all the available positions that are open to our community.
Sam Bass
says:TRIBAL ADMINISTRATOR
Nansemond Indian Nation is accepting applications for a Tribal Administrator who will oversee the day-to-day operations of tribal government, administer all tribal programs, and develop tribal revenue. The Tribal Administrator will report to the Chief and Tribal Council and be accountable for achieving all tribal goals and objectives in compliance with tribal, state, and federal law.
LOCATION
ON-SITE IN SUFFOLK, VA LOCAL & REGIONAL TRAVEL
(MUST HAVE VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE)
SALARY $65,000 – $95,000
(COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE)
APPLY: EMAIL CHIEF@NANSEMOND.ORG
DUTIES
● Facilitate tribal government operations and Tribal Council functions to include preparing meeting agendas, recording meeting minutes, drafting resolutions and correspondence, and providing logistical support for tribal leadership
● Collaborate with the Chief and Tribal Council to collect tribal data, develop tribal priorities, monitor grant opportunities, write grants, and research resources related to tribal environmental, family, health, housing, educational, and business needs
● Coordinate with local, state, regional, and national organizations, commissions, and groups to promote tribal interests and build tribal relationships
● Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate tribal staff and act as a liaison between staff and council
● Evaluate program performance, develop strategies to increase their effectiveness, and present frequent reports to the Tribal Council on the status of all actions
● Coordinate with the tribe’s financial analyst to manage the use of tribal funding in compliance with tribal, state, and federal law
REQUIREMENTS
● Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public administration or related field with a minimum of three years’ experience as a Tribal Administrator, public administrator, non-profit manager, or related position
● Must have a thorough understanding of Native American governance, culture, and traditions
● Must have experience writing grants and managing federal funds
● Strongly prefer experience with Bureau of Indian Affairs, Public Law 93-638, Indian Health Service, Housing and Urban Development, and environmental administrative requirements
● Must have strong organizational, time management, and technological skills (i.e., proficient with computers, mobile devices, and a variety of office hardware and software)
● Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and strongly prefer demonstrated experience in meeting facilitation, public speaking, and publishing
● Must be detail-oriented with a proven ability to maintain confidentiality
● All applicants are subject to the tribe’s drug and alcohol-free workplace policy
● Must pass a background investigation and serve a 90-day probationary period
Shasta Stephens
says:JOB TITLE: Staff Coordinator
PROGRAM: Environment, Energy and Transportation (EET)
LOCATION: Denver, CO
SALARY: $3,634+/month depending on experience
ABOUT NCSL:
The National Conference of State Legislatures is a bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and legislative staff of the nation’s 50 states, its commonwealths and territories. NCSL provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues. Our mission is to serve state legislatures and other intergovernmental groups by providing support, promoting fresh ideas, connecting legislators and staff with experts and each other, and provide a strong, cohesive voice in the federal system. Since its founding in 1975, NCSL’s staff has grown from 15 employees to over 150 employees in its offices in Denver, CO and Washington, D.C.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The National Conference of State Legislatures is seeking a qualified individual to provide administrative/project coordination in support of a multi-year state-tribal cooperative agreement along with planning and logistical support for meetings and other events. Primary responsibilities will include:
• In concert with NCSL’s meeting department and EET staff, manage details related to venue, lodging, catering and transportation for 7-9 meetings/year;
• Supporting EET staff with compiling notes and creating meeting summaries;
• Processing and tracking expense reports and expenditures for meetings;
• Liaising with state and tribal government leaders, federal government leaders, industry and other stakeholders;
• Conducting research as needed to support project deliverables;
• Providing on-site logistical support for meetings (may require travel and/or overnight stays 3-4 times per year).
This position requires a detail-oriented person with exceptional interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, professional environment, supporting the work of multiple team members. The ability to write clearly, concisely and professionally is required. This position is grant-funded and is subject to reduction in percentage of time covered or elimination if grant funding becomes unavailable.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position will perform some or all the following duties:
1. Provide project support for three state and tribal working groups including:
a. logistical support as noted above plus creating/printing meeting materials
b. creating online meeting registration in collaboration with EET staff
c. preparing meeting notes/summaries
d. coordinating post-meeting follow-up including posting presentations and drafting thank-you notes
2. Organize and perform outreach activities to meeting attendees including emails and phone calls.
3. Organize and maintain detailed records related to meeting planning and participant outreach.
4. Track meeting-related expenses in an Excel spreadsheet.
5. Serve as primary liaison with hotels and other venues once a contract has been signed.
6. Coordinate on-site logistics for 3-4 meetings annually (requires out-of-state travel and overnight stays).
7. Process meeting invoices and expenses.
8. Provide administrative support, such as collecting timesheets and monthly reports and preparing documents for publication.
9. Create online surveys and tabulate and summarize survey results.
10. Assist with posting web content.
11. Assist with research on topics related to environmental clean-up, nuclear waste transportation and other environmental topics as needed and prepare concise summaries of the research for NCSL staff.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, copy machines, scanners and smartphones.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, lift small objects up to 30 lbs., open filing cabinets and bend, stoop, or stand on a stool as necessary. Requires the ability to travel locally, regionally and nationally, including overnight and weekends.
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience and Education
• High school diploma (or its equivalent) plus seven (7) years of progressively complex secretarial/administrative experience or a bachelor’s degree plus three (3) years of secretarial /administrative/project coordination experience.
• Experience with or interest in state and tribal government activities preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Skill and competence in handling administrative, technical or professional details.
• The ability to communicate effectively in writing or orally and to deal discreetly and maturely with sensitive information
• Competence using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer applications.
• Ability to operate printers/copiers, multiline phones and other office equipment.
• Excellent phone etiquette and customer service skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• The ability to travel out of state by airplane and be away from home for overnight stays, sometimes including weekends.
BENEFITS:
NCSL offers an outstanding benefits package including low cost health, dental and vision coverage, a 401(a)-retirement plan with 10% contribution after 6 months and full vesting, life & disability insurance, 3-weeks paid vacation with 5+ years of paid full-time work experience, paid leave, telework, pet insurance, discounted bus / train passes, in-office dry cleaning pick up, access to 24-hour fitness memberships, and more!
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume highlighting skills and qualifications to: https://ncsl.applicantpro.com/jobs no later than Thursday, January 10, 2019.
NCSL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Cindy Lane
says:Casting Call for Native American Models for Portrait Photo Workshop
Looking for adult Native Amercians to be photographed during a photography workshop July 17-21, 2017 in Santa Fe and Gallup, New Mexico. Please email your name, phone number, where available-Santa Fe or Gallup and at least two photographs – a head shot, and full body shot. Especially seeking people with interesting faces and please let us know if you have a powwow costume for the shoot. Good pay, will need to sign a model release. Shoot lasts about 4-5 hours.
Send email with info and photos to: cindylane@eloquentlight.com