Duluth Public Schools 


Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to plan, implement and administer all aspects of the Indian Education programs in order to achieve optimum educational and personal development of Indian students. Serves as the principal liaison between the school district, the Indian Parent Committee and the community. Supports American Indian students' education by incorporating community-based cultural values.

Degree Required: A bachelor's degree in education, Indian Studies, social science, or a closely-related field is required.

Required Work Experience in Addition to Formal Education/Training: A minimum of three (3) years' experience working with Native American students at various grade levels, collaborating with students, families, and colleagues from a variety of ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds. Must be knowledgeable of Native American Indian culture, history, values, and communities.

Required Supervisory Experience: Requires at least one year of supervisory experience within a school district or social service agency, specifically working with the American Indian community, parents, and students of the same or similar heritage.

Comprehensive understanding of diverse American Indian cultures, histories, traditional values, and contemporary issues.

In-depth knowledge of Federal and State laws impacting American Indian education (e.g., Indian Education Act, Johnson O'Malley, FERPA).

Familiarity with Tribal programs and resources serving American Indian people, especially those relevant to Duluth andsurrounding areas.

Strong knowledge of educational best practices for American Indian youth achievement, cultural identity, and well-being.

Understanding of culturally responsive teaching methodologies and trauma-informed practices applicable to American Indian students.

Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, including grant writing and comprehensive reporting.

Advanced interpersonal and human relations skills for collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Proficiency in program planning, implementation, and evaluation, project management, and outcome assessment.

Strong organizational skills and time management skills.

Leadership and supervisory skills to effectively guide, evaluate, and develop a team.

Budget development and management, including grant fiscal administration and compliance.

Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem-solving skills for complex situations.

Proficiency with modern office software (MS Office Suite, Google Workspace).


Experience working with a diverse student population

Coordinator of American Indian Education 

Duties & Responsibilities• Coordinate recruitment visits to high schools, two-year colleges, tribal colleges, and community agencies to increase our presence and networking opportunities.• Disseminate UIC information at campus open house events; local and national college fairs; local events in the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) community, such as powwows; and day/night/weekend events related to the recruitment of AI/AN students.• Advise prospective students (undergraduate, transfer, and non-traditional students) on academic and other matters, such as applying to UIC, financial aid, and scholarships.• Create and lead activities to increase the yield of AI/AN students who are admitted to UIC. Assist in the UIC orientation of new freshmen and transfer students and their families.• Establish a network with outside communities to improve educational opportunities. For example, through preparing and conducting presentations at K-12 schools and community organizations on the importance of higher education for the AI/AN community.• Maintain up-to-date familiarity with national and local reports on trends and best practices on AI/AN recruitment to steer recruitment efforts in the appropriate direction.• Create holistic educational plan for students supporting their academic, career and life goals. Monitor satisfactory academic progress toward degree completion.• Provide advising to students regarding college policies/procedures and general academic program requirements; describe courses and prerequisites, and disseminate information regarding registration procedures.• Provide resources to students to help them understand college culture, how universities are organized, the polices that will affect them, and how to work with faculty, staff, and administrators to address challenges.• Implement and monitor student success programs as well as programs designed to support the success of AI/AN and NASP-affiliated students.• Participate in the recruitment and training of peer success coaches and monitor their performance. • Assist students with application forms for programs, financial aid and scholarships. Participate in scholarship committees on and off campus to ensure scholarship availability to students. Identify private scholarships for students with special circumstances and assist with application process as appropriate.• Liaise between undergraduate advising entities in academic colleges as well as other success units. • Create and/or facilitate workshops on major exploration, career development, study abroad, internships, scholarships, and graduate school. • Analyze student data to determine trends on AI/AN enrollment and success at UIC. Contribute to the preparation of annual reports and make recommendations for program development.• Maintain social media accounts, community committee appointments, and newsletter.• Perform administrative duties of the unit for internal hiring, search, and supervision of employees, student or otherwise, and staff the reception area with other NASP employees.• Perform purchasing and purchase reconciliation tasks for the unit and maintain university credit cards on behalf of the unit.• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

University of Illinois Chicago-Native American Support Program 

Position Summary
The Academic Advising and Program Specialist will develop and implement student recruitment and retention strategies for Native American students. This position participates in recruitment activities, pathways to enrollment, advising/educational activities, and career exploration throughout the student's undergraduate experience. This position creates holistic educational plans for students, supporting their academic, career, and life goals. Implements and monitors first-year student success programs, as well as programs designed to support Native American and other program-affiliated students at various levels in order to increase graduation rates.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.

Two years of experience working in an educational setting or organization serving AI/AN population, or related field.

Demonstrated knowledge of AI/AN population, history, contemporary issues, and tribal sovereignty and legal status is expected.

Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential to maintain effective working relations with departments, employees and managers at all levels and external constituencies (parents, high schools, other colleges/universities).

Demonstrated ability to develop supportive interactions with students in one-on-one and group situations.

Strong project management skills.

Intermediate level experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams; Qualtrics; Canva; Zoom.


Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred.

Experience working with AI/AN college students preferred.

Experience building and maintaining school or community partnerships preferred.

Experience working in a college/university student success program development/administration, student advising, or tribal administration preferred.

Familiarity with university student information systems preferred.

Academic Advising and Program Specialist 

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Huy has secured initial funding to recruit, hire, and support the organization’s first Executive Director over the next two years. This seed investment creates a significant opportunity to scale Huy’s work, build organizational capacity, and evolve into a fully developed human rights nonprofit while strengthening its local and national trajectory for social impact on behalf of incarcerated Indigenous people. The Executive Director will play a pivotal role in building the structures, systems, and resources needed for expanded impact. In the first two years, the Executive Director will provide leadership in the following areas:

Relationship Development, Community Building, and Programming

Develop and sustain a strong network of relationships with Indigenous leaders, corrections systems, impacted individuals and communities, and aligned organizations that advance Indigenous religious rights and support healing and redemption grounded in cultural practice and community.

Develop and strengthen relationships with supporting Tribes, while cultivating new partnerships with additional Tribes and nonprofit organizations. Nurture existing relationships with key partners such as NARS, ACLU-WA, Evergreen State College, and Look2Justice, and map strategic relationships for future development.

Meet with each of the 21 Indigenous Hoops and engage with leadership across all 12 Washington State Department of Corrections facilities to develop a comprehensive understanding of the Hoops. Attend select annual powwows during the summer season. Liaise with the third-party DOC contractor that coordinates the Hoops.

Facilitate the annual sub-granting process for the 21 Indigenous Hoops (January to March) and advocate for the ongoing development and health of the Hoops.

Plan and help facilitate the Annual Welcome Home Celebration in November and assist with the promotion and screenings of the documentary, “Resilience Inside.”

Launch and extend Huy’s “Touching Greatness” initiative in partnership with Indigenous artists, athletes, and cultural leaders.


Work closely with Chair Gabe Galanda and the Advisory Board to assess organizational needs and opportunities, and to implement a clear plan for scaled impact in year two. This includes developing integrated advocacy, legal, and narrative change strategies that advance Huy’s mission.

Develop a strategic vision and roadmap for evolving Huy into a fully developed human rights organization.

Design strategies to effectively leverage Huy’s 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) structures to maximize advocacy, programming, and resource development impact.

Assess opportunities for expanded geographic reach beyond Washington state, including potential partnerships and replication models in other jurisdictions


Collaborate with and oversee a contract grant writer to expand Huy’s fundraising capacity and align resource development efforts with the organization’s growth plan.

In year one, renew all Tribal charitable grants and complete grant reporting for all Tribal and philanthropic supporters to sustain, and where possible, modestly grow existing funding streams. Meet with each Tribal government grantor in year one and engage all 29 Tribal governments by the end of year two.

Build and deepen relationships with current and prospective funders, including Tribal charitable entities, individuals, and private foundations. Participate in key funder convenings such as annual Tribal charitable gatherings, Inatai grantee convenings, United Way events, and other relevant philanthropic and community gatherings.

Strengthen external communications to key audiences by regularly updating Huy’s website and Facebook page with news, updates, and blog content, while expanding the organization’s presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

Assess Huy’s current organizational infrastructure and implement initiatives that strengthen capacity as the organization grows. Ensure adherence to best practices in nonprofit management and compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Manage an annual operating budget of approximately $25,000 to support Executive Director travel and administrative expenses, separate from pass-through funding for the Hoops and other programming. Develop annual budgets and provide regular financial updates to the Board.

Maintain and enhance Huy’s website and social media channels and implement strategies to expand the organization’s digital presence and audience engagement.

Oversee and coordinate the work of contractors and external vendors to ensure alignment with organizational goals and effective execution of services.

Maintain all required state nonprofit corporate registrations and ensure timely completion of applicable federal and state tax filings related to Huy’s 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities.

Plan and facilitate annual Board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and ongoing Board communications and updates throughout the year.

Huy 

 (pronounced "hoyt") is a Washington State-based 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) non-profit corporation established in 2012 to provide religious, cultural, and rehabilitative support for Indigenous prisoners in the Pacific Northwest. The organization, whose name means "see you again/we never say goodbye" in the Coast Salish Lushootseed language, was founded to address violations of Indigenous religious rights within state prisons and to foster healing through traditional spiritual practices.

Largely volunteer-driven under the leadership of highly respected Indigenous rights attorney and advocate Gabe Galanda, 

Huy announces the search for its inaugural Executive Director to build sustainable organizational structures, secure critical resources, and guide the organization into its next phase of growth and impact

. The Executive Director will cultivate strong relationships with Tribes, Native leaders, and aligned organizations across Washington state and beyond to advance Huy’s advocacy and resource development efforts. Compelling candidates will be passionate advocates for Indigenous rights and religious freedom with a pragmatic approach to building systems and infrastructure from the ground up and the leadership experience to support a growing nonprofit. Demonstrated experience in fundraising, strategic relationship building, and advocacy, as well as familiarity with the corrections system, are highly desirable. Given the nature of a single-person office, the role also calls for someone who can effectively manage day-to-day operations while advancing a bold vision for Huy’s future.

This role is structured as an 80%-time, 1099 contract position, with the opportunity to grow as the organization evolves. Compensation is budgeted at $90,000–$100,000. Please see the 

 is pleased to support Huy in this search.

Compensation is set at $90,000 to $100,000 for 80% time and will be structured as a 1099. The Executive Director will have the opportunity to grow the role with successful fundraising and organizational development. This position is remote within Washington state. The Executive Director will be expected to travel throughout the state to meet with key partners and to have regular in-person time with the Chairman in Seattle.

Compelling candidates will bring a combination of leadership experience, relationship-building expertise, and operational skill, along with a deep commitment to Indigenous rights, religious freedom, and restorative justice. There are no perfect candidates, but highly desirable candidates will possess many of the following values, professional and lived experiences, and core competencies.

Capacity to translate vision into actionable plans, systems, and structures that support long-term organizational sustainability and impact. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute organizational strategy, particularly in early-stage or growth-phase nonprofit environments.

Ability to design and advance integrated advocacy, legal, and narrative change strategies aligned with mission-driven goals.

Experience in nonprofit fundraising, including grant writing oversight, donor cultivation, and stewardship of diverse funding streams.

Ability to build and sustain relationships with Tribal governments, foundations, and individual donors.

Familiarity with grant compliance, reporting requirements, and managing multi-source funding portfolios.

Strong communication skills for conveying organizational impact across funders, partners, and public audiences. Familiarity with diverse communications strategies, including digital platforms and social media engagement.

Relationship Development & Community Engagement

Experience building and sustaining trusted relationships with Indigenous communities, Tribal governments, and culturally grounded organizations.

Proven ability to engage respectfully and effectively with individuals impacted by the carceral system, including incarcerated populations and their families.

Strong partnership-building skills across nonprofit, government, academic, and philanthropic sectors.

Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, including corrections systems and third-party service providers.

Commitment to advancing Indigenous rights, including religious freedom and criminal legal system reform. Understanding of legal advocacy, policy reform, or public interest work.

Familiarity with legislative processes, public sector systems, or human and civil rights is desirable.

Ability to support and amplify advocacy efforts in collaboration with legal partners, coalitions, and allied organizations.


Experience managing small nonprofit operations, including budgeting, financial oversight, management of contractors, and administrative systems. Capacity to build infrastructure and systems in lean, single-staff or small-team environments.

Familiarity with nonprofit compliance requirements, including state registrations and federal tax filings for 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities.

Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and timelines effectively.

Highly self-directed and comfortable working in partnership with a founder and in an evolving organizational environment.

Collaborative, grounded, and relationship-oriented leadership style.

Strong integrity, discretion, and respect for cultural sovereignty. Ability to operate effectively in complex, sensitive, and politically charged environments.

Deep alignment with Huy’s mission and commitment to Indigenous religious rights and healing-centered justice.

Executive Director 

The success of our projects is contingent upon meaningful Tribal collaboration, therefore, as the Tribal Relations Lead, this position is responsible for the following:

Develop and implement a holistic Tribal engagement program

In developing and implementing the agency’s Tribal engagement program, develop engagement policy to include program guidance and best practices, systems for tracking and maintaining information on Tribal engagement and partnerships, develop engagement strategies, and build technical and staffing capacity (if/when appropriate).

Include plan for outreach visits to Tribal nations and communities for leadership.

Serve, as appropriate, as the agency’s representative to Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities including serving as a representative of the agency at related Tribal events at relevant state, regional and national meetings.

Develop and maintain Tribal relationships and engagement with an appreciative understanding of Tribal cultures, histories and interests in our project areas, recognize the vital importance of Indigenous knowledge in environmental stewardship and leadership.

Coordinate and manage the relationship between the agency and tribes across the state/region.

Meet regularly with Tribal leaders and affiliated organizations in the state and region to build, strengthen and sustain relationship with Energy Northwest.

Demonstrate expertise in state and federal laws, regulations, and policies affecting Native American and Alaska Native tribes, including Tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, government‑to‑government consultation requirements, and associated regulatory frameworks.

Work internally to build cultural competency and capacity for appropriate partnerships and be a critical advisor, thought partner, and expert resource to support the responsible development, construction and operation of clean energy projects.

Serve as a resource for all EN staff who seek to build relationships with Tribes and Indigenous communities.

Provide thought leadership and visibility for Tribal engagement strategies and actions with internal project teams such as legal, environmental compliance and strategy, clean energy development, public and government affairs, engineering, and construction management; external teams like environmental and engineering consultants and external legal counsel; and external stakeholders such as the Department of Energy, private landowners, community organizations such as TRIDEC, the cities and ports, and local/state/federal resource agencies.

Engage with Tribal focused agencies and organizations in the state, including but not limited to the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs, the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, the Department of Energy Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, DOE-RL’s Tribal Program, the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, Columbia River Intertribal Fishery Commission, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians and other related Intertribal organizations in the northwest region.

Advise the leadership team on issues affecting tribes and Native communities.

In consultation with Tribal officials and Energy Northwest leadership, develop strategies, procedures, and protocols for discussions with Tribal governments with the goal of creating mutually beneficial agreements and partnerships.

Coordinate and collaborate with other stakeholder Tribal liaisons.

Identify consultants and resources need to support the Tribal relations program; and work collaboratively together to achieve desired results.

Engage in learning about projects and initiatives Energy Northwest is involved in.

Understand projects and initiatives the tribes are interested and involved in.

Serve as a key resource to connect Energy Northwest team members to appropriate Tribal members.

Must participate on the Emergency Response team (ERO) when designated.

Must support the biennial refueling outage.

Energy Northwest 

In alignment with agency strategies and priorities, this position is responsible for developing and implementing Energy Northwest’s Tribal Affairs strategy and program in coordination with senior leadership, Public Affairs, Nuclear Development and other project teams. Serve as an agency community representative. Perform other internal and external public relations to include research, planning, writing and content creation, analysis, project work, presentations, tours, events, and local and regional community engagement.

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five years of relevant experience working in tribal affairs, external affairs, advocacy, lobbying and/or related careers, ideally in positions that have served American Indians/Alaska Native and other diverse constituencies; strong demonstration and experience of building, managing and sustaining professional relationships also acceptable ; OR

Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university and seven years relevant experience; OR

High School Diploma/GED and nine years relevant experience.

Tribal and Community Relations Lead 

SEACC seeks to engage in an unbiased review process and anonymizes applications for the first round of review.


● Please submit your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample of no more than 25 pages to admin@seacc.org. Please put ‘Job Application – Legal and Policy Analyst’ or ‘Legal and Policy Director’ and your last name in the email subject line.
● Your cover letter should indicate which level of the role you feel would be the best fi t for you. It should also discuss your commitment to SEACC’s mission and, for those outside of Alaska, your willingness to relocate to Alaska.
● Your writing sample should include legal analysis, refl ect the applicant’s recent work and not be more than 25 pages in length. Excerpts from a longer piece of writing are acceptable.
● Applications received by the end of day on May 20, 2026 will be considered in the first round of review. SEACC will continue to actively accept and review applications on a rolling basis thereafter until the role is filled. If the role is still posted on our website we are still accepting applications.
● Three professional references, including one from a former or current direct supervisor, will be requested from those candidates selected for interviews.

What You’ll Do
In coordination and collaboration with the SEACC team, you’ll work to further SEACC’s mission and vision in these key areas:
● Represent SEACC in agency proceedings, public hearings, and coalition settings;
● Help translate complex legal and regulatory issues into accessible materials for SEACC staff, partners, and the public;
● Conduct legal research and analysis as well as produce written technical comments on proposed state and federal actions;
● Develop technical comments, legal memoranda, FOIA requests, and talking points;
● Review legal mechanisms of proposed state and federal timber sales, mining permits, and other conservation-related actions in Southeast Alaska and fl ag emerging legal issues;
● Track and manage timelines for state and federal action requirements;
● Ensure SEACC builds a strong record to preserve legal standing in case of future litigation; Review and recommend possible cases for litigation;
● Assist with litigation in coordination with outside counsel and partner organizations.


In addition to the job duties described above for the Analyst role, the Director level position will also:


● Guide SEACC campaign strategy grounded in statute, regulation, and policy, with the aim of infl uencing outcomes on the Tongass and Inside Passage;
● Oversee and track research, document preparation, and comment submissions to build a strong public record on resource development projects;
● Coordinate and lead litigation efforts in collaboration with outside counsel and partner organizations.
In addition to the qualifications listed for the Analyst role, all Director candidates should bring:
● At least 5 years of experience in environmental law, administrative law, natural resource law, or related public interest practice;
● Experience litigating in federal and/or Alaska state court and/or before administrative agencies;
● Experience creating long-term plans to advance an organization’s mission through political, state, or federal channels.

Southeast Alaska Conservation Council 


The Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC) is a small grassroots nonprofi t based out of Juneau, Alaska, surrounded by the Tongass National Forest. Since 1970, SEACC has been a regional conservation watchdog, defending the remaining intact old-growth forests and waters of Southeast Alaska.

We partner with local communities, Tribes, businesses, and visitors to advocate for the conservation and sustainable use of our region’s natural resources, and preserve our uniquely Southeast Alaskan ways of life. We mix policy and technical expertise with grassroots organizing and communication skills to engage the public, advance new policy, and maintain and uphold existing protections, so that we ensure the interconnected whole of Southeast Alaska exists for future generations.
SEACC is committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these priorities is being developed and elaborated by both staff and board on an ongoing, sustained basis, and our work towards living these values is interwoven across all our programs and departments, as well as into our day-to-day work practices. Any future team member should share these values and priorities.


Are you someone who cares deeply about the lands and waters of Southeast Alaska? Are you action-oriented and interested in doing something meaningful to create impact for the long term benefi t of our communities? Do you want to apply your legal skills toward protecting this one-of-a-kind place? Are you excited to support a team of campaign staff to strategize on and develop campaign goals? Do you fi nd it satisfying to deep dive into research and help evaluate actionable paths in environmental watchdog work? Are you a strategic thinker; a planner and a doer who loves details and effi ciency? Are you excited to empower the people and hold agencies accountable? Then you might just have what it takes to be our new Legal and Policy Analyst or Director!


SEACC is seeking a motivated legal professional to join our team as a Legal and Policy Analyst or Director. The title and scope of this position will be tailored to the experience and qualifi cations of the selected candidate. The salary range for this role is wide to accommodate either an early career (Analyst) or more seasoned professional (Director). At
the analyst level this role will be a critical contributor to our team, while the more senior director level would be a team leader position with the possibility of supervisory responsibilities. The analyst position will be a partner to our existing policy analyst and will share the workload of analysis and technical comments. As a director the position will additionally play a more prominent role in directing strategy and helping determine the organization’s priorities. 

Position summary: Legal and Policy Analyst


This position reports to SEACC's Executive Director and works closely with the Policy Analyst and campaign staff. The Analyst will work independently and as part of a team, including with staff, community members, and partner organizations such as Alaska Native Tribes, commercial fishermen, business owners, local government officials, hunters and fishers, and other conservation groups.


The ideal candidate will thrive in a rapid-fire environment with hard-working colleagues. We are looking for someone who is innovative, creative, and passionate about Southeast Alaska, who can serve as our analyst and commenter on a wide array of technical and legal documents and permit applications, and lead our participation in processes with signifi cant regulatory and legal components. This work will entail signifi cant collaboration with outside attorneys, technical experts and others


The strongest candidates will have many, but not all, of the following qualifications:


All candidates should bring:
● Juris Doctorate or LLM in Environmental Law and admitted to the Alaska Bar;
● Familiarity with the federal regulatory process, including NEPA environmental review, notice-and-comment rulemaking, and agency appeals;
● An understanding of Alaska government and politics;
● Genuine commitment to SEACC's conservation mission and the communities of Southeast Alaska;
● Comfort working in a small, fast-paced, and nimble nonprofi t environment;
● A collaborative spirit and ability to work with a team in both a project leadership and individual contributor capacity;
● Excellent legal research, analysis, writing, and speaking skills;
● Knowledge of legal procedures (federal and state).
Other qualifications that would be beneficial
● Demonstrated knowledge of public lands and Indigenous rights (including Free, Prior, and Informed Consent practices);
● Experience working with Tribal governments or on Indigenous rights issues;
● Experience with litigation in Alaska state or federal court;
● Big picture thinking: seeing beyond individual tasks to understand how they fit into the overall campaign strategy/SEACC strategy;
Position summary:

Policy Analyst or Director 

Manage a caseload of active grants, including reviewing proposals, writing grant briefs, reviewing periodic reports maintaining accurate records and thoughtfully engaging with grantees

Conduct due diligence, prepare grant recommendations for internal and Board consideration, and communicate decisions to potential grantees and internally as needed

Monitor grant performance and implementation of grant strategies

Maintain and nurture relationships with grantees

Maintain active relationships with peer funders, partners, tribal and community leaders

Identify prospective grant recipients that strengthen Indigenous self-determination

Support grantee capacity building through convenings, peer learning, and connections to shared services

Apply ecosystem development frameworks and archetype analysis to inform portfolio decisions

Keep abreast of current events, developments, and issues in the field

Monitor developments in local news business models, technology adoption, policy landscape, and field infrastructure

Write extensively for internal purposes, including strategy memos and grant recommendations

Collaborate with learning and evaluation colleagues

Build and sustain relationships with the Native Self-Determination team, colleagues across the Foundation, and with leaders and organizations in relevant fields

Work closely with the Native Self-Determination Program Director and team

Represent the Foundation at conferences and other public events, including as a speaker or panel participant

Anticipate potential issues and propose solutions

Serve on internal Foundation committees, as appropriate

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation 

 is one of the nation's largest independent foundations. The Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur invests in solving some of the world’s most pressing social challenges, including advancing global 

, expanding who creates, uses, and benefits from 

, the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the

in a responsive democracy as well as the vitality of our headquarters city,

. The Foundation also maintains offices in

The Native Self-Determination portfolio centers the capacities of Native Nations and Indigenous communities to define and pursue their own priorities, elevating Indigenous knowledge, governance, and leadership. The portfolio invests in Native-led organizations, tribal governments, and community-based initiatives that build community and institutional capacity to support sustainable pathways to self-determination. As the same time, it advances accountable, trust-based relationships between philanthropy and Indigenous communities.

The Program Officer plays a central role in implementing the Foundation’s Native Self-Determination strategy through grantmaking, relationship-building, learning, and community engagement. Responsibilities include developing and managing a grant portfolio; cultivating trust-based relationships with Indigenous partners; participating in field learning; and advancing grantmaking practices that emphasize accountability, flexibility, and respect. With the Director, the role works collaboratively across the Foundation to align strategy, learning, and operations with Indigenous values and community-defined outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in Indigenous and American Indian affairs, including direct engagement with Native governments, organizations, and communities, as well as familiarity with federal, state, and tribal funding systems. They will apply this expertise to elevate Native-led solutions, build strategic partnerships with Indigenous leaders and peer funders, and contribute to field-informed frameworks that strengthen Indigenous self-determination while remaining accountable to the communities the portfolio serves.

This role is time-limited for an initial period of 5 years with the possibility of extension.

We recognize that no single candidate will embody every quality below. If this role calls to you, we encourage you to apply.

Six to ten years relevant experience and expertise working with Native Nations, communities and/or organizations

Mature understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Native Nations and communities

Ability to meet deadlines, work independently, and consistently produce high-quality work

Excellent analytical and communications skills, including writing and public speaking

Self-confident, collegial, and diplomatic, with an appreciation of the role of a grantmaking institution

Computer literate, with a high level of comfort with new applications

Other essential skills include effectiveness in interpersonal relations with a proven ability to work as part of a team; the ability to organize and convey problems and issues clearly and succinctly; ease with and openness to people who hold diverse views; a talent for managing multiple tasks with significant initiative

The Program Officer must be willing to travel frequently (once or twice a month).

Program Officer, Native Self-Determination 

All applications must be submitted through BambooHR at 

This position is open until filled. Priority Application Due Date: May 15, 2026

Applications received after this due date will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Support Program Director and other TERA staff with planning and implementing ecocultural educational programming, including:

On-the-job training program and professional development opportunities for TERA crew

Custom trainings / workshops for Tribal partners

Coordinate key aspects of program planning:

Identify and confirm potential program dates and locations, and maintain public and internal calendars with program dates

Schedule, participate in, and take notes for program planning meetings among TERA team and with relevant partners

Assist Program Director and other staff/instructors with developing curriculum and course agendas

Coordinate program-related communications:

Collaborate with Communications team to develop and implement outreach strategies, including emails, web pages, flyers, social media content, and newsletter content

Coordinate registration and act as main point of contact for participants and public inquiries about programs

Draft and send informational emails to program participants, instructors/mentors, and other partners

Coordinate logistics for programs, including:

Manage all programmatic material needs including ensuring all necessary tools, supplies, facilities, food and water are procured and set up before the program begins and packed and organized after program completes

Manage production and distribution of all curriculum materials and certificates necessary for planning and implementation

Interface with grant manager for budget tracking and finance team to manage payment of stipends to training participants and instructors/mentors

Create and manage instructor/mentor contracts, assist instructors/mentors with travel arrangements and other needs, and arrange gifts for instructors

Support program documentation and grant reporting through maintaining accurate records of participation and attendance, documenting program activities through photos and videos, distributing and processing evaluation surveys, and collecting participant testimonials



Coordinate and attend community tabling, community education, and other outreach events on behalf of TERA

Maintain professional and positive working relationships with community partners

Maintain and update TERA mailing and outreach list

Maintain outreach supplies and activities stocked and ready for events, and order additional supplies as needed

Attend weekly staff meetings and other team meetings as needed

Collaborate across departments (admin, stewardship and programs) to support effective flow of communication

Support office upkeep, cleaning, and maintenance

Participate in EcoCultural stewardship work with TERA crew up to 1 day per quarter if desired by the selected candidate

Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance 

Provide coordination and logistical support for TERA’s diverse set of education, outreach, and training programs.

The Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance (TERA) is a community-based, intertribal nonprofit organization that works to revitalize ecology, economy, and culture through indigenous-led stewardship.

The mission of TERA, founded in 2019, is to cultivate land stewardship, livelihood, and leadership skills that weave collaborative relationships between Tribal members and the community at large for the benefit of all lands and beings. Our program goals are to:

Connect tribal members with meaningful livelihoods and culturally relevant work in their ancestral territories

Regenerate local ecology of the North Coast Ranges

Build capacity for native voices to play a central role in land stewardship



TERA is a young organization in a dynamic growth phase, and building a team of professionals who are deeply committed to TERA’s vision.

The Program Coordinator provides coordination and logistical support for TERA’s diverse set of education, outreach, and training programs. Working closely with the Program Director and other TERA staff, the Program Coordinator:

Assists with program planning and development

Develops and distributes promotional materials and program-related communications

Coordinates and participates in outreach activities, interfacing with Tribal and non-Tribal communities

Working in Indian Country

Coordinator of American Indian Education

Duluth Public Schools

Academic Advising and Program Specialist

University of Illinois Chicago-Native American Support Program

Executive Director

Huy

Tribal and Community Relations Lead

Energy Northwest

Policy Analyst or Director

Southeast Alaska Conservation Council

Program Officer, Native Self-Determination

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Program Coordinator

Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance

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