Oskar P. Castro (he/they)Director of People & Culture

Process invoices, expense reimbursements, and payments accurately and in a timely manner.

Monitor outstanding balances and follow up with Operations, vendors and clients as needed.

Ensure compliance with payment terms and internal financial policies.

Bank Reconciliation and Financial Reporting:

Reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts on a monthly basis.

Prepare accurate and detailed financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

Assist in analyzing financial data and identifying trends or discrepancies.

Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, working closely with the President.

Monitor budget-to-actual performance and provide regular updates to department heads and senior management.

Identify areas for cost savings or revenue enhancement opportunities.

Support the finance team in preparing for audits and financial reviews conducted by external auditors or regulatory agencies.

Maintain organized and accurate financial records to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Implement internal controls and procedures to safeguard financial assets and mitigate risks.

Assist in the administration of grants, including tracking expenses, preparing grant budgets, and monitoring grant compliance.

Prepare financial reports and grant invoices in accordance with grant requirements and deadlines.

Collaborate with program staff to ensure accurate and timely reporting on grant-funded activities.

Maintain and update financial software systems and databases as needed.

Troubleshoot technical issues related to financial systems and liaise with IT support for resolution.

Provide training and support to staff members on financial software and procedures.

Collaborate with colleagues in other departments to ensure alignment of financial processes and procedures with organizational goals.

Provide financial guidance and support to program managers, development staff, and other stakeholders as needed.

Participate in cross-functional teams or special projects as assigned.

Continuous Improvement and Professional Development:

Stay informed about developments in nonprofit finance best practices, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Seek opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement to support career growth and contribute to the success of the organization.

Proactively identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains within the finance department.

IllumiNative 

The principal function of the Finance Technician position involves a range of responsibilities focused on accurate accounting, billing, and financial management tasks. From processing invoices and payments to reconciling financial accounts and preparing detailed reports, the Finance Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include contributing to audits, providing training on financial systems, and continuously seeking opportunities for process improvement within the finance department.

Desired Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Completion of technical accounting training and coursework is desirable.

Two years of responsible clerical and technical accounting and budgeting work.

Principles and practices of accounting and financial record keeping.

Basic principles and practices of auditing.

Principles and practices used in establishing and maintaining files and information retrieval systems.

Principles and practices of fiscal, statistical, and administrative record keeping and reporting.

Methods and techniques for basic report preparation and writing.

Customer service techniques, practices, and principles.

Modern office procedures and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Understand, interpret, and apply the fundamental principles of accounting and related policies and procedures.

Perform a variety of accounting, fiscal, and statistical record-keeping duties including preparing, maintaining, and reconciling a variety of records and files.

Participate in the preparation of a variety of administrative and financial reports.

Review financial records, reports, and related documents, identify discrepancies, and resolve problems related to assigned areas of responsibility.

Research, compile, and interpret a variety of information and make appropriate recommendations.

Work independently in the absence of supervision.

Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.

Perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.

Understand the organizational aspects of a non-profit entity in a financial context.

Compile a variety of information and records and exercise good judgment in maintaining confidential information, records, and reports.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Finance Technician

Submit a resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation to 

Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.

Hold Court and conduct hearings regularly at a designated time and place.

Serve for approximately 20 hours per week.

Issue any writs or orders necessary and proper to the complete exercise of the court jurisdiction, or cause a court to act where such court unlawfully fails to act within its jurisdiction.

Administer oaths and otherwise undertake all duties and exercise all authority of a judicial officer under the law.

Hear and decide all cases properly brought before the court.

Enter all appropriate orders and judgments.

Keep all court and other records as may be required.

Oversee jury selection and provide instructions to jurors.

Comply with the Winnebago Code of Judicial Conduct and all other applicable tribal laws and rules.

Be responsible for all of the Court’s administration that do not fall under the purview of the Tribal Court Administrator, including but not limited to developing forms for self-represented litigants, developing court policy and local court rules, and representing the Court in external matters.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Winnebago Tribal Court 

The Winnebago Tribal Court and Supreme Court are courts of record, having civil and criminal jurisdiction over all causes of action under the jurisdiction of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Judges shall conduct hearings and issue all orders and papers incident thereto, in order to administer justice in all matters within the jurisdiction of the Court. Judges shall take an oath to support and protect the Constitution of the Winnebago Tribe and to administer justice in all causes coming before him/her with integrity and fairness, without regard to the persons before him/her.

At least ten (10) years’ experience as a Tribal Judge or practicing Indian law preferred.

Demonstrated knowledge of Tribal Federal Indian law and policy preferred.

Extensive experience working in a tribal community preferred.

Be an attorney or an Indian graduate of an American Bar Association approved law school.

Demonstrate a moral integrity and fairness is his/her business, public and private life.

Have no conviction of a felony, whether or not actually imprisoned.

Have no convictions of any offense, except traffic offenses, for a period of two years preceding his/her appointment. The two-year period shall begin from the date the person was unconditionally released from supervision of any sort as a result of a conviction.

Have regularly abstained from the excessive use of alcohol and or/ any use whatsoever of illegal drugs or psychotoxic chemical solvents.

Not be a member of the Tribal Council, or the holder of any other elected tribal office of this tribe, provided that a candidate who is a member of the Tribal Council, or the holder of some other elective tribal office, may be confirmed as a judge subject to his/her resignation. Upon resignation from his/her office, he/she may be sworn in as and assume the duties of judicial office.

Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.

While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.

Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Chief Judge

(Odawa | She/Her)
Director of Business Development

 Create daily content calendar for social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, and occasionally YouTube, among others.

· Schedule daily content through Sprout Social.

· Create content for various platforms, ensuring consistency and adherence to the content calendar.

· Take and edit photo/video content with Eighth Generation’s iPhone and digital SLR.

· Write social copy for posts and add transcriptions where necessary.

· Monitor social media channels for comments, messages, and mentions, and respond promptly and appropriately to engage with our audience and address inquiries or concerns.

· Monitor key social media metrics and analytics to evaluate the performance of content and campaigns.

· Stay up-to-date with social media trends and best practices and leverage those to grow our accounts.

· Host giveaways on social media accounts.

· May assist on off-site photo shoots throughout the year (driving reimbursed).

· Assist with general marketing tasks as needed.

Eighth Generation

Under the Director of Marketing, the Social Media Manager will work closely with Eighth Generation’s marketing team and manage Eighth Generation’s social media accounts, creating daily content and engaging digital audiences by blending trending, product, and educational posts. The Social Media Manager may also assist in other daily marketing tasks. Our goal is to share authentic Native art, excellence, and values with a global audience while empowering customers to shop Native. 

Minimum 2 years’ experience in social media account management

· Solid knowledge of social media analytics and reporting tools

· Able to receive and implement constructive feedback

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to differentiate “voice” among platforms

· Able to work with tight deadlines and on multiple projects at once

· General knowledge of Native American and/or First Nations issues

· Ability to work in Canva and Lightroom or Photoshop to edit photos; ability to work in Premiere, Lightroom, or InShot to edit videos

· Previous experience with Shopify a plus

· Associates or other 2-year degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

· Experience with Outlook, Slack, and Trello a plus

Social Media Manager 

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Employers are welcome to submit postings if they fit one of the following criteria:

The position requires a significant amount of interaction with tribal communities

The position requires specific skills (e.g. fluency in a native language, knowledge of federal Indian law)

The business or organization is a member of NCAI in good standing.

All postings are subject to approval and will remain on the site for no more than 45 days.

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