ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Organizational Leadership
• Provide strategic HR advice to senior leadership while leading and managing a team of HR professionals.
• Through listening, consultation, learning, and engagement at all levels of the IAC, design, implement, and monitor an aligned human resources strategy, including recruitment, staff and leadership development, performance feedback, retention, engagement, recognition, and compliance.
• Develop organization-wide initiatives that embed IAC’s mission and core values into IAC’s employee experience, in close partnership with IAC’s executive team.
• Benchmark the competitiveness of people-related programs and use data-driven insights to inform HR decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Drive organizational change and transformation initiatives fostering a positive and inclusive work culture.
Employee Relations/Engagement
• Establish credibility and trust throughout the organization as an effective, accessible partner on sensitive people-related employee relations issues.
• Model teamwork, effective decision-making, and candor in interactions.
• Work with the HR team to foster connection and belonging amongst colleagues through employee programs such as our employee resource groups and building and belonging committee.
Talent Management
• Partner with leadership to attract, retain, and develop top talent passionate about the IAC’s mission, with a focus on hiring talent who have experience working with Native communities.
• Oversee performance management as well as investments in staff skills and career development; ensure manager capacity for performance feedback and a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Cultivate excellence in team leadership and management through access and exposure to consistent management, best practices, and aligned training, coaching, and support for supervisors.
• Identify the most pressing learning needs of the organization and ensure that training and development programs address key skill gaps for staff through in-house training and communication of external learning opportunities.
• Understand and clarify job architectures, position descriptions, responsibilities, competencies, and accountability across an organization.
Human Resources & Operations
• Work with the HR team to oversee day-to-day HR programs and systems for recruitment, onboarding, benefits, leave administration, payroll, and compliance.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, systems, and tools for employees; actively communicate rationale to create shared understanding.
• Drive initiatives to streamline HR processes and integrate technology solutions that reduce administrative burdens and support efficient workflows across the organization.
• Develop a comprehensive performance evaluation process that encourages meaningful feedback and documentation that empowers decision-making related to advancement, improvement, and other actions aimed at optimizing employee performance and satisfaction.
• Lead the development of fair and competitive compensation and benefits packages, collaborating with Finance to ensure that these offerings reflect the IAC’s commitment to a positive workplace environment.
• Serve as a trusted resource on sensitive employee matters and support the resolution of conflicts as they arise.
• Ensure HR best practices of policies and operations in compliance with relevant federal, state, and tribal employment laws.


Intertribal Agriculture Council

The Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) was founded in 1987 to pursue and promote the conservation, development, and use of Tribes’ agricultural resources. Since our founding, the IAC has been guided by our member Tribes, and we have worked diligently to advance Tribes’ agricultural priorities on the more than 56 million acres of land in the United States that are under Tribal jurisdiction. In addition to elevating Indian Country’s agricultural priorities among policymakers, IAC also provides on-the-ground technical assistance, domestic and international marketing support, natural resource management, small agribusiness development, youth programming, and more to Tribes and individual producers across the United States and within Indian Country.


You are a collaborative, strategic HR leader who thrives at the intersection of people and purpose. You bring 10+ years of progressive HR experience (including at least five years in a senior leadership role) designing and implementing mission-aligned talent strategies that support a multi-generational, knowledge-based workforce. You’ve assessed organizational needs end-to-end and translated them into clear workplace structures, programs and tools from job architectures and performance-management frameworks to compensation, benefits and HRIS solutions that help managers and staff at all levels excel.
As a professional you have experience navigating complex change and leading an HR team to deliver both broad and specialized programs. You’ve built credibility as a trusted adviser on sensitive employee relations issues, embedded organizational values into the employee experience, and used data-driven insights to benchmark and continuously improve people processes. Your leadership style is calm and consultative. You listen first, build trust quickly, and inspire teams through flexibility and diplomacy. You set priorities with rigor, make fair decisions grounded in data, and uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, judgment, and ethics. You’re passionate about systems and process improvement, thrive on change management challenges, and have a proven ability to forecast talent needs and close skill gaps, ideally within a complex, multi-state nonprofit setting that serves Tribal communities.


POSITION SUMMARY
The Chief People Officer (CPO) develops and builds out multiple key initiatives and programs that are aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives. The CPO reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), is a member of the executive management team, and serves as an advisor to the executive team and others on all aspects of IAC’s talent management platform. The CPO is responsible for designing, finalizing and updating the HR policies, contributing to business strategy, developing workforce plans and programs that align with the organizations overall strategic objectives, forecasting talent needs and addressing the talent gaps, orchestrating career development of the workforce, designing and implementing a robust Performance Management program and managing compliance issues, policies and procedures, workers compensation administration, wage and salary administration, benefits administration, and employee assistance.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree required in human relations or a relevant field; however, we will consider SHRM or HRCI certification and experience in lieu of a degree in human relations or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Human Resources and/or People Operations supporting multi-generational knowledge-based teams and employees.
• 5+ years in a leadership/supervisory role for organizations with 50+ employees across multiple states
• Strong understanding of, and ability to conduct, Human Resource work.
• Experience with conflict resolution and/or mediation of employee and employer relationships
• Proficiency in HRIS and related tools.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a successful track record of setting priorities and multitasking in a fast-moving environment.
• Keen analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills that support and enable sound decision-making for the organization.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage highly confidential information appropriately.
• Flexible, able to adapt to changing demands and work style.
PREFERRED
• HR certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent.
• Experience working with Tribal communities, and/or within the nonprofit, foundation, or philanthropic sectors.
• Master’s degree in human relations or relevant field.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Location- Primary location: Work from home office/remote or similar environment.- Secondary locations: Light travel is required for internal and external meetings. Examples include the IAC Annual Conference or in-person team meetings at various times during the year.
• Physical Requirements: must be able to remain in a stationary position, working at a desk, 50% of the time.



Chief People Officer 

Ensures compliance with grant and federal government requirements.

Assist CFO during the annual budgeting process.

Monitoring expenditures against budget allocations and identifying areas for cost reduction.

Ensuring compliance with federal and tribal regulations related to financial management, including grant reporting requirements.

Overseeing day-to-day the general ledger for accurate record keeping.

Assist in preparing financial reports for administration or council.

Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation

The Controller is a key financial leadership position within the Tribal Government, responsible for managing and safeguarding the financial integrity of the Nation. The Controller oversees the Nations’ accounting functions, prepares financial reports, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports the fiscal management of tribal programs, services, and enterprises. This role serves as a critical advisor to the Tribal Council and administration on financial strategy, sustainability, and internal control.

Excellent management and supervisory skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software (MIP).

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration

8 years of accounting experience in government or Tribal entity, of which 3 years must be controller level experience

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Most of the work will be done in a standard office setting that has a moderate amount of noise. Occasionally, there will be local fieldwork that relates to emergency planning.

There will be frequent employee contacts and interruptions during the workday.

The successful candidate must be willing to work any shift, including after-hours, weekend, and/or holiday shifts, as needed.

Overnight business travel may sometimes be required. The employee must be able to drive seven hours within a 24-hour period.

Work is occasionally required in confined spaces and/or in high or low temperatures. There is seasonal exposure to airborne particles.

Oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.

Oversees training programs and identifies training needs.

All employees must pass a background check and a fingerprint clearance.

All employees and job applicants who are being considered for a position with duties and responsibilities that involve regular contact with or control over American Indian children must pass a criminal history investigation pursuant to the provisions of section 408 of the “Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act of 1990” (Pub. L. No. 101-630). The employee or job applicant must meet the minimum standards of the Act.

All employees must acknowledge and comply with the Nation’s personnel and other policies and procedures.

All employees must comply with the Nation’s alcohol- and drug-free policy and are subject to pre-employment, random, for-cause, and post-accident alcohol and drug testing.

Qualified American Indian Preference applies.

Controller 

Enrolled Members of a Federally-Recognized Tribe: NAIHC is an equal opportunity employer. Priority consideration will be granted to persons who are members of federally-recognized Indian tribes and Veterans, in accordance with law. Applicants wishing to be considered under this policy must provide a duly authorized certificate of tribal enrollment. Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume/vitae, and three professional references to the NAIHC Program Director at LRETKA@naihc.net. Candidates selected for interviews must be available for face-to-face interviews upon request. Deadline to submit will be Thursday, July 31, 2025.


• Assist the Executive Director in managing day-to-day organizational operations, with particular focus on staff supervision, development, and performance management.
• Support onboarding, training, and professional growth initiatives for staff members across all departments.
• Oversee staff recruitment processes, performance assessments, and conflict resolution, cultivating a positive, high-performance organizational culture.
• Manage and analyze organizational budgets, financial statements, and grants to ensure compliance and fiscal responsibility.
• Collaborate with finance staff, auditors, and leadership to prepare and oversee organizational budgets and financial plans.
• Provide oversight and guidance in grants management, including ensuring proper recording, use of funds, and adherence to grant stipulations.
• Assist in drafting, tracking, and financial reporting of departmental and organizational budgets.
• Conduct reviews of financial statements, internal operational reports, and audit findings to improve internal controls and organizational efficiency.
• Support the Executive Director with strategic planning, policy development, and internal communication.
• Oversee organizational record-keeping, compliance efforts, and the maintenance of financial and operational databases.
• Lead special projects and provide ongoing operational support directly aligned with strategic priorities.

National American Indian Housing Council 

The National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) is seeking an experienced and highly organized professional to serve as 

, supporting the Executive Director in strategic leadership, organizational management, and staff development. This full-time position is based at our Washington, DC headquarters. 

The Chief of Staff provides high-level operational support to the Executive Director, with a focus on advancing organizational goals through effective staff management, financial oversight, and organizational coordination. This role involves ensuring the smooth functioning of all departments, overseeing internal operations, and fostering a collaborative work environment aligned with the organization’s mission.

Commensurate with experience. NAIHC offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced degree or equivalent work experience in business, finance, or accounting is necessary. • Significant experience in organizational management, with specific expertise in finance, grants management, and internal control procedures. • Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop staff in a collaborative and inclusive manner. • Strong analytical skills in financial statement review, budget development, and human resources. • Familiarity with grants funding, compliance regulations, and accounting systems such as Deltek Costpoint or General Ledger applications. • Excellent leadership, written and oral communication, and organizational skills.

Chief of Staff

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Human Resources Dept. Attn: Recruiter P.O. Box 17779 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 Phone: 480-789-7138 or 480-789-7199 Email: recruiter@ftmcdowell.org

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Conducts home visits to assess and provide patient care. Evaluates patients’ condition and treatment plans. Makes referrals as needed. Consults with other health care professionals. • Shares information about patient’s condition and teaches health care assessment and decision process to CNAs and the CHR. • Collaborates with WMHC staff, other Fort McDowell departments, state and federal health care agencies in providing comprehensive nursing care and programs. • Conducts community assessments with WMHC staff to determine the needs of the community. • A resource to the Certified Nursing Assistants, Community Health Representative, Drivers, RN Case Manager and other WMHC staff. • Documents in the forms electronic health record and forms as needed. • May provide supervision of community health staff as delegated. • Actively participates in staff meetings, committees and special project work groups. • Serves as community health manager in absence of the manager. • Arranges and conducts vision/hearing screens and immunization reviews at tribal school. • Work with other Tribal Government Departments as active participant on FMYN Wellness Court staffing and SANE duties. • Other duties as assigned

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 

DEFINITION/PURPOSE: Responsible for providing direct community-based care to community members in collaboration with WMHC staff.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE: • Computer skills in word processing and data management. • Maintains professional knowledge and proficiency in nursing through continuing education. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1) Licensure in the State of Arizona as a Registered Nurse (RN); 2) Experience in dialysis, Home Health, public health nursing, medical/surgical nursing, community health or nursing home; 3) Fours years experience will substitute for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; 4) Willingness to obtain SANE training, if without prior experience 5) Experience with an American Indian organization or tribe is desirable; 6) Current AZ drivers license with no restrictions and meet FMYN insurance standards.

Community Health Nurse 

Send a resume and cover letter (subject line: “Indigenous Knowledge & Inclusive Finance Fellow / Project Coordinator”) to info@indigenous‑chesapeake.org. Include your location, relevant experience, and vision for Indigenous-finance integration.

 Rolling; priority applications reviewed immediately.

This role offers a unique opportunity to ground conservation finance in Indigenous knowledge and community-led approaches and to directly support Tribal land rematriation and ecological stewardship initiatives.

Support and refine strategies to honor Indigenous knowledge and values into finance and conservation models, working with Tribal Nations and our partners.

Explore ecosystem market and finance opportunities; co-create proposals with Indigenous organizations and deliver technical budgeting support.

Manage contracts with project partners to ensure grant deliverables are met.


Monitor ICC project deliverables, ensuring alignment with goals, Tribal feedback, and compliance requirements.

Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, webinars; prepare agendas, materials, and follow-up documentation.

Provide narrative supportand compliance support for grant reporting (USDA, other donors).

Serve as liaison to Tribal Nations and Indigenous partners; cultivate trust-based relationships.

Facilitate training and knowledge exchanges on finance, policy, technical tools, and ecosystem service markets.

Establish and support peer networks/platforms for Indigenous-led knowledge and resource sharing.


Research and analyze Indigenous conservation models; develop integration frameworks.

Work with Tribal Nations and technical partners to gather qualitative data to assess impact, generate evidence for policy and finance integration while supporting data sovereignty.

Document lessons learned, produce case studies and technical briefs.


Prepare meeting summaries, reports, and communication materials for partners, funders, and internal teams.

Track Indigenous stewardship contributions in conservation finance forums and other venues.



Indigenous Conservation Council of the Chesapeake Bay

The ICC was launched in 2022 by the Chiefs of the seven federally recognized Virginia tribes, incorporated in February 2023, and formalized with IRS 501(c)(3) status in April 2024. It operates with Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) and a governing board with elected officers.

The Council is focused on building tribal capacity, reinforcing sovereignty, and enabling Indigenous-led rematriation of ancestral lands and waters rooted in cultural values and Indigenous Knowledge.

You’ll bridge emerging opportunities in inclusive finance with project coordination of a three-year funded project to remove barriers to Tribal Nations that prevent them from fully accessing private ecosystem markets aligned with their values. This multifaceted role will:

Work with our Tribal Nation members and finance partners to co-design frameworks linking traditional Indigenous practices and values to innovative conservation financing, e.g., carbon/biodiversity/stewardship credits, restoration bonds, nature-based solutions.

Coordinate a USDA-FS funded ICC project in the Chesapeake watershed, enhancing tribal awareness and capacity to engage in ecosystem markets.

Facilitate cross-cultural collaborations between Tribal Nations, finance partnerships, and technical partners.

Help explore and share innovations in finance being explored by Indigenous governments to bring insights and learning opportunities to our Tribal Nation members and partners in the region.

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Environmental / Social Sciences, Finance, Indigenous Studies, or related field.

1-3 years experience supporting project coordination and multiple partnerships.

Demonstrated experience working with Tribal Nations or Indigenous communities in finance, governance, or conservation.

Strong organizational, planning, and multi-tasking abilities.

Excellent written/verbal communications, including technical writing.

Experience facilitating meetings, producing reports, and using management tools.

Skilled in relationship building, cultural competency, and respect for FPIC and data sovereignty.

Familiar with project finance mechanisms, proposal development, budget management.

Qualitative research skills: interviews, surveys, strategic analysis.


Culturally sensitive, respectful, solution-oriented, and detail-focused.

Independent self-starter and collaborative team participant.

Commitment to Indigenous values, decolonized conservation, and inclusive finance.



Inclusive Finance Project Coordinator

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Leading and supervising a multidisciplinary prosecutorial team, including Assistant Prosecutors across domestic violence, youth, and family law

Preparing and prosecuting adult and juvenile cases in Tribal Court

Reviewing and filing complaints, motions, and related legal documents

Interviewing victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and other key parties

Applying Tribal, Arizona State, and Federal law to guide prosecutorial decisions

Mentoring and training team members with a long-term vision of developing Hualapai prosecutors

Overseeing department budgeting and reporting in line with judicial contract requirements

Upholding professional relationships with law enforcement, Tribal departments, and the community

Hualapai Tribe

 to join our Tribal Government’s Prosecutor’s Office in 

Reporting to the Vice Chairman of the Hualapai Tribe, you will play a pivotal role as the director of the Prosecutor’s Office, overseeing a team of six staff and guiding the prosecution of criminal and civil cases in Tribal Court.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for leading prosecutorial operations, ensuring the fair application of Tribal, State, and Federal law, and mentoring a team committed to long-term justice and community empowerment.

5+ years of experience as a prosecutor or in leading a prosecutorial team

a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice

experience with Tribal or Federal prosecutions

membership in or eligibility for the Arizona State Bar

No conviction of a serious misdemeanor within one year of the application date, whether on the Reservation or in another jurisdiction

A valid driver’s license with the ability to pass an MVR check

Ability to undergo a criminal background check

Ability to submit to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

Familiarity with civil, juvenile, and criminal law, including domestic violence and family matters

Strong knowledge of Tribal, Arizona State, and Federal law as it applies in a prosecutorial setting

Experience mentoring legal teams with a focus on training and developing future Hualapai Tribal prosecutors

Knowledge of Tribal Court policies, procedures, and judicial reporting

Strong verbal and written communication skills for building and presenting cases

Understanding of interagency collaboration with law enforcement and community partners

Ability to manage department budgets and reporting under judicial contracts

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong leadership, sound judgment, and a long-term commitment to community justice, along with integrity, cultural awareness, and a passion for mentorship and public service. You bring a vision not only for today’s prosecution needs, but also for developing future leaders within the Hualapai Tribe.

This is a meaningful and community-focused leadership role that requires legal expertise, compassion, and a commitment to long-term impact. The Hualapai Tribe is seeking someone who will serve with professionalism and purpose, upholding justice while building a stronger foundation for future generations.

Chief Tribal Prosecutor

Application Process: Submit the following: • Completed Application • Resume • Documentation of Higher Education • Minimum of two (2) paragraphs written narrative of applicants most pertinent housing skills, vision, and experience.  August 1, 2025 • Verification of Tribal Identification (if claiming Tribal or Indian Preference) • All materials must be submitted to the Human Resources Office by 4:00 PM on the posted closing date. Incomplete applications or failure to submit the required documentation will result in disqualification

APPLICATION PACKETS MAY BE SUBMITTED: via email to: jobs@chukchansinsn.gov

Essential Duties • Responsible for maintaining and organizing department records. • Experience in creating and completing data collection. Must have experience in achieving goals and objectives by completion of data collection. • Maintain an effective relationship with all office staff, Tribal Members, Housing Boards, and Tribal Council. • Regional work-related travel required. • Work alongside tribal, statewide, and federal partners to increase coordination of activities, grants, and events. • Submit reports as required and respond to Tribal, local, and state needs for grant information as is required to maintain, apply for various federal, state grants for the PRCI housing programs as directed. • Must plan, implement, and evaluate strategies to comply with various housing programs/grants (i.e. smoke free, drug free, etc.). • Knowledge, acceptance, and respect of Native American/Native Indian history and culture. • Abide by the PRCI policies, procedures, and structure. • Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Tribal Council/CEDA.

Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians

The employee occupying this position is responsible for planning and administering, directing, supervising, and coordinating all phases of the PRCI Housing Department operations, to included operations and maintenance, grant management, housing development, and all regulations related to the Housing Department, and the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (NAHASDA). Additionally, the Housing Director must assess housing needs, develop a strategy, and solidify plans to meet the identified housing needs of the Tribe. The position requires management of PRCI approved housing programs and budgets and/or monitors the work of the qualified specialists.

Qualifications Education Minimum education required: • Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a college or university. Work Experience: Minimum experience required: PRCI Job Posting – Housing Director • If an applicant does not meet the educational recommendations, they must demonstrate three (3) years or more years of combined education and related experience and/or training, in addition to the experience requirements. • A minimum of 2-3 years of progressively responsible housing or community development with a tribal, public or private agency, including construction experience. • Considerable knowledge of the principles of real estate, grant writing and management and experience reading, writing, and interpreting legal documents. • At least one (1) year of professional experience working with Tribes, Tribal organizations, or Tribal communities. • Possess valid Driver’s License. • Pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Knowledge of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Native American Housing and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA) as it relates to affordable housing projects for purchase development and construction. • Ability to act as the Tribe’s representative to HUD, Federal and state housing programs. • Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate activities related to housing program activities. • Knowledge of principles of budget preparation, monitoring, and control. • knowledge of pertinent tribal, federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations. • Proficiency with computer applications (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite programs). • Strong technical writing skills, including good spelling and grammatical skills and the ability to produce quality work with benchmarks and deadlines met in a timely and accurate manner. • Excellent interpersonal and professional skills (prioritizes developing relationships with Tribal members, Tribal staff, and Tribal leaders in a friendly, courteous, and collaborative manner. • Must be sensitive to cross-cultural differences, and able to work effectively within their context. • Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise initiative, and complete Tribal directives regarding housing programs and policies. Make decisions and provide recommendations to the Housing committee/Tribal Council for compliance with housing programs. • Knowledge of project development and project management of housing projects. • Knowledge of rehabilitation and contracting work for housing rehabs. • Knowledge of federal procurement standards. • Must operate and maintain confidentiality.

Housing Director

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