HOW TO APPLY Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Submit your application by the priority deadline: May 4, 2026, by 5pm Eastern via the Movement Talent Opportunity Board application portal. 

Applications must include the following in a single PDF ● Cover letter (no more than 1 page) answering the following questions: ● Why are you interested in this position? ● What values or lived experiences do you have that connect to our mission? ● Question: What would reparations look like for you? ● Resume or Curriculum Vitae. ● Submit a writing sample: policy document you wrote or co-wrote ● Link to a video recording of a public presentation you have delivered ● Three professional references with titles, emails, phone numbers, and their relationship to you.

Serve as the principal spokesperson and national representative of NABS. ● Advance federal policy and legislative priorities in bipartisan and Tribal contexts. ● Build and maintain trusted relationships with Tribal leaders, boarding school survivors and their descendants, policymakers, philanthropic partners, and allied organizations. ● Strengthen NABS’ position as the leading national authority on U.S. Indian boarding school policy and its ongoing impacts. 

Lead and personally drive major gift cultivation, foundation partnerships, and public funding strategies. ● Demonstrate a strong track record of securing transformational funding and sustaining long-term donor relationships. ● Inspire confidence and investment among philanthropic, governmental, and Tribal funding partners. ● Ensure responsible stewardship and compliance with federal and philanthropic funding requirements. 

Translate long-term vision into multi-year strategic priorities and annual action plans with measurable outcomes. ● Align NABS departments around shared goals and clear performance expectations. ● Establish systems that demonstrate impact and accountability to boarding school survivors and descendants, coalition members, funders, and policymakers. ● Guide organizational growth responsibly while protecting mission integrity. 

Survivor-Centered and Trauma-Informed Leadership 

Embed trauma-informed practices across internal culture and external engagement. ● Ensure communications, advocacy, and programming honor survivor dignity and lived experience. ● Lead with emotional steadiness in high-visibility, politically sensitive, and complex environments. 

Effectively lead and develop a geographically distributed team. ● Empower senior leaders with clear delegation and accountability. ● Foster a culture of responsiveness, collaboration, inclusion, and trust across teams. ● Ensure strong cross-functional coordination, particularly between policy, communications, research, and healing initiatives. 

Partner closely with the Board of Directors to advance strategy, ensure fiduciary responsibility, and strengthen governance practices. ● Provide transparent reporting and strategic counsel to the Board. ● Support board development and engagement in fundraising and national advocacy efforts.

The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition 

THE OPPORTUNITY National awareness of Indian boarding school policies has grown significantly in recent years, including federal investigations led by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Legislative and policy conversations continue within the U.S. Congress. Boarding school survivors and their descendants are calling for durable systems of recognition, justice, and reparative action. The next CEO will be entrusted with: ● Elevating NABS’ national presence and policy influence ● Securing sustainable and diversified funding ● Institutionalizing strategic planning and measurable impact ● Strengthening internal systems and leadership capacity ● Ensuring board school survivor-centered integrity in all aspects of the work This is a rare opportunity to lead a nationally respected Indigenous organization during a defining chapter in its history.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated Executive Leadership ● Minimum of 10 years in senior leadership roles within a national nonprofit, Tribal, advocacy, or policy-driven organization. ● Proven ability to lead organizations through growth, transition, and increased national visibility. ● A documented track record of measurable organizational impact. Fundraising Excellence ● Demonstrated success securing major gifts, foundation grants, and/or public funding. ● Personal credibility and presence that inspires donor confidence and investment. ● Experience stewarding complex funding portfolios. Federal Policy and Advocacy Experience ● Deep familiarity with federal legislative and regulatory processes. ● Experience engaging effectively with Congressional offices, federal agencies, and Tribal governments. ● Ability to navigate politically dynamic environments while maintaining mission alignment. Cultural Fluency and Community Credibility ● Deep knowledge of the history and enduring impacts of U.S. Indian Boarding School policies. ● Demonstrated experience working in and with Native communities in culturally grounded and respectful ways. ● High levels of trust and credibility across Tribal Nations and Indian Country. The successful candidate must demonstrate profound cultural humility, relational accountability, and an authentic commitment to Indigenous values, sovereignty, and healing. Lived experience within Native communities may significantly strengthen their ability to lead in this role. Organizational and Operation Acumen ● Experience building strategic plans and translating them into disciplined execution. ● Strong financial literacy and experience ensuring compliance and risk management. ● Ability to assess systems, identify gaps, and strengthen operational infrastructure. Remote Leadership Capability ● Demonstrated success leading senior teams in remote or hybrid environments. ● Clear communication style and consistent leadership presence across time zones. ● Experience fostering cohesion, accountability, and inclusion in distributed teams. LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES The next CEO of NABS will be: ● Respected and credible — capable of representing the organization at the highest national levels. ● Humble and service-oriented — placing boarding school survivors and community above personal recognition. ● Strategic and disciplined — able to move from vision to measurable results. ● Emotionally intelligent — steady, self-aware, and capable of leading in high-trauma contexts. ● Relationally skilled — adept at building trust across diverse communities, political perspectives, and organizational roles. ● A mentor and team builder — committed to developing leaders within the organization and strengthening long-term institutional capacity. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is a nationally respected leader who combines policy sophistication, fundraising excellence, and deep cultural grounding. They will honor the foundation built by NABS’ leadership while guiding the organization into its next era of strategic clarity, financial sustainability, and national impact. They will understand that this role is both deeply human and highly strategic — requiring the ability to hold space for survivor stories while securing the structural change necessary to ensure those stories lead to justice and healing for generations to come.

Chief Executive Officer 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Receive and investigate child abuse referrals; conduct forensic CPS investigations; interview victims, appropriate witnesses and family members; recommend, when appropriate, removal of child/children from home; oversee the informal placement of children; write detailed reports on findings; recommend and refer children and/or family members to appropriate family services; assist with identifying appropriate community resources to resolve/eliminate problem; monitor families for patterns of continued abuse and work toward family reunification whenever possible; provide case management services for social services program; develop and present case plans to Social Services Team. Work closely with Tribal Police Officers, Detective and Tribal Prosecutors. Recommend court action to the tribal prosecutor’s office when appropriate; attend court hearings; provide testimony; adhere to court orders; perform home visits interface and coordinate with other staff members, tribal departments, social service agencies and state and Federal welfare agencies; serve on and works with the Child Protection Team; participate in On-Call CPS worker rotation; provide child abuse prevention activities within the community; work at times outside normal business hours; perform other duties as assigned or required. Maintain a small dependency caseload as needed. Assist in the coordination of receiving and responding to ICWA inquires from state agencies; work cooperatively with other tribal departments in ICWA cases relating to tribal member children, including but not limited to, appearance in judicial hearings in other jurisdictions, coordinating necessary services, meeting with enrollment staff Tribal Council, and the Office of General Counsel. Receives and follows up on Adult Protection Services referrals. Coordinates with tribal health and, if necessary, Tribal Police on investigations. Work with families and tribal programs to resolve/eliminate problem. Coordinate appropriate connection to services.

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 

Implement, coordinate and monitor child protection program.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE: • Knowledge of tribal, state and Federal child welfare and protection statues, rules, ordinances, laws, case law and policies, including the Indian Child Welfare Act; • Knowledge of community and social services resources; • Skills in CPS practice and procedures; including interviewing skills; • Skill in crisis intervention techniques; Revised 10/07 Job Code 553-51 • Skill in case management, including recording and documenting case information Skill in handling and overseeing a complex caseload; • Ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks and in meeting deadlines • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; • Ability to work effectively with tribal adults with social and medical needs; • Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with other social worker professionals, colleagues, community and clients; • Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing word processing and database software; • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other departments of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, service providers, and state and Federal agencies. • Ability to meet requirements for the Tribal Access Program 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION: 1) Bachelors degree, MSW preferred in social work, psychology, sociology or a closely related field 2) Three years experience in a position dealing with child protection, child welfare, adult protection and crisis intervention, or similar focus; one year experience in a CPS or child welfare college internship will suffice for one year of experience 3) Experience working with Native American Communities 4) Current AZ drivers license and meet FMYN insurance standards.

Social Worker

TASKS: Develops and implements policies and procedures for the gaming operations in accordance with applicable tribal, state and federal laws and ordinances; ensures policies and procedures are followed; oversees the integrity of the gaming operations by inspection; receives complaints and investigates allegations of inappropriate conduct or activities; reports failure of the gaming facility to comply with any provisions of the Compact or Gaming Ordinance. Approves public safety and protection plan for patrons and facility; reviews and approves floor plans and surveillance systems; confers with State Gaming Agency regarding plans; ensures policies and procedures for management and operation of Class III gaming activities and established and maintained in accordance with Compact; acts as liaison between gaming facility and state department of gaming; audits performance of casino; issues license of gaming facility. Establishes and maintains list of persons barred from gaming facility; receives and responds to complaints from employees and/or public regarding any claim of adverse action or act of omission asserted to violate the Ordinance, Compact or Policies and Procedures of Management and Operation; coordinates the functions of the gaming office and State Gaming Agency; prepares the pre-opening gaming office budget and annual operating budget. Hires, trains and supervises gaming office personnel; oversees background investigations on employees of gaming facility; oversees background investigation of vendors used by gaming facility; provides direct supervision over Staff Operating Managers; performs indirect supervision over all Inspectors and investigators; performs other duties as assigned or required.

Plans, coordinates, direct and supervise the Tribal Regulatory Agency; provides oversight of tribal gaming operations to ensure integrity of operations.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: 1. Knowledge of complex laws, regulations and guidelines governing casino operations. 2. Knowledge of Tribal Gaming Ordinance, State Gaming Compact, Policies and Procedures related to casino/gaming operations. 3. Knowledge of all Class II and Class III games. 4. Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques and principles. 5. Skill in oral and written communication. 6. Skill in developing policies and procedures governing gaming operations. 7. Skill in understanding and development of relationship with casino operators and state and federal officials governing casino operation. Revised 11/26/08.ls.bh Job Code 191-75 8. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with other departments of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation; vendors, other interested parties and the public. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION: 1) Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration or related field and six years experience in tribal gaming management or related experience; 2) Six years progressive supervisory experience in related field with at least one year experience in a tribal gaming operation.

Tribal Regulatory Agency Executive Director 

Interested applicants should submit the following to Sam Marquez, Chief of Staff, 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Provides day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the Executive Director, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and assisting with prioritization of key activities.

Assists with travel coordination for the Executive Director and as needed, staff and board members, including arranging itineraries and tracking logistics.

Serves as a central point of coordination for the Executive Director and NAIHC DC Office, helping manage incoming communications, calls, and speaking requests, ensuring timely follow-up, rigorous prioritization, and high attention to detail.

Supports preparation of materials for reports, meetings, events, and external engagements, including agendas, briefing documents, and presentations.

Provides coordination support for the Board of Directors, including assisting with scheduling meetings, organizing board meeting materials, taking meeting minutes, and tracking follow-up items and communications.

Assists with planning and logistical coordination for board meetings, leadership convenings, and organizational events.

Supports general office operations by helping maintain a professional and organized environment, including coordination of phone calls, mail, and office supplies.

Provides administrative support for vendor coordination and routine office needs.

Assists with membership services by helping respond to member inquiries, supporting membership-related communications, and coordinating with staff to ensure member needs are addressed.

Supports event planning efforts by assisting with logistics, registration coordination, and on-site execution for NAIHC conferences and regional meetings.

Maintains organized digital and physical files to support executive and organizational operations.

Participates in staff meetings and provides general administrative and coordination support across teams as needed.

National American Indian Housing Council 

The National American Indian Housing Council assists Tribes and Tribal housing entities in reaching their self-determined goals of providing culturally relevant, decent, safe, sanitary, and quality affordable housing in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.

"To effectively and efficiently promote and support American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians in their self-determined goal to provide culturally relevant and quality affordable housing for Native people."

This highly visible and dynamic position provides administrative and operational support while ensuring the efficient day-to-day functioning of the organization. The Operations & Events Coordinator serves as a key point of coordination across staff, board members, and external stakeholders. This role manages executive scheduling, travel logistics, office operations, and board coordination while also supporting organizational events and communications. The position requires strong organizational skills, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Bachelor’s degree preferred in business administration, public administration, communications, or a related field; or at least 2–4 years of relevant experience in executive support, office administration, or nonprofit operations.

Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage effectively with leadership, board members, and external stakeholders

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Teams, and other office management tools.

Experience with scheduling tools, travel coordination, and event planning preferred.

Familiarity with nonprofit or Tribal organization environments is a plus.

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, with occasional irregular or extended hours based on organizational needs and events.

Telework opportunities are not provided; the position requires regular presence in the office.

Must be able to sit at a desk for at least 75% of the time and lift more than 50 pounds.

NAIHC is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, preference may be given to qualified applicants who are enrolled members of federally recognized Tribes. Candidates seeking consideration under this policy must provide proof of Tribal enrollment.

Operations and Events Coordinator 

Interested applicants should submit the following items to Sam Marquez, Chief of Staff National American Indian Housing Council 

Support the development and execution of NAIHC’s federal advocacy strategy and implementation.

Track, analyze, and summarize federal legislation, regulatory actions, and policy developments impacting Tribal housing.

Assist in drafting policy materials, including one-pagers, testimony, briefing memos, and legislative summaries.

Coordinate and support Congressional meetings, briefings, and advocacy days with Tribal leaders and partners.

Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including Congressional staff, federal agencies, national housing partners, and tribal housing stakeholders.

Develop and manage advocacy communications, including action alerts, newsletters, and member updates.

Draft and edit legislative updates and advocacy content for op-eds, press releases, social media, and website updates.

Support the execution of communications campaigns to mobilize Tribal housing stakeholders and elevate NAIHC priorities.

Ensure consistency in messaging across policy and communications platforms

Support planning and execution of NAIHC’s major convenings, including the Legislative Summit, Annual Convention, and policy roundtables.

Coordinate logistics for NAIHC Legislative Committee, Congressional briefings, partner engagements, stakeholder meetings, and special events.

Assist with speaker coordination, run-of-show development, and on-site event support.

Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration of policy, communications, and events.

Collaborate with Training & Technical Assistance, Membership, and Operations teams on shared organization initiatives and priorities.

Assist in maintaining CRM systems, tracking advocacy engagement, and managing contact databases.

Contribute to internal planning and provide updates during team meetings

NAIHC is seeking a dynamic and mission driven Federal Affairs Manager to support and advance the organization’s federal advocacy, policy, and communications efforts. This is a mid-career role ideal for a professional with 4-5 years of experience in federal policy, government relations, or housing advocacy who is ready to take on increased responsibility in shaping and executing strategic initiatives. The Federal Affairs Manager plays a key role in advancing NAIHC’s legislative priorities including the NAHASDA Modernization Act, by supporting Congressional engagement, managing advocacy communications, and coordinating high-impact events and stakeholder engagements and webinars. This position works closely with the Executive Director, NAIHC’s Board of Directions, Legislative Committee and will liaison with external partners, including Tribal leaders, federal agencies, and Congressional offices

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, business administration, or a related field preferred; Master's in Public Administration or Public Policy strongly considered but not necessary.

 in federal policy, government affairs, nonprofit advocacy, or affordable housing.

Demonstrated understanding of the federal legislative process and stakeholder engagement.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex policy into clear messaging.

Experience supporting events, briefings, or stakeholder convenings.

Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.

Experience working with Tribal governments, Tribal housing programs, or Native organizations.

Familiarity with federal housing policy and programs (e.g., NAHASDA, HUD programs).

Experience with communications tools and platforms (e.g., Constant Contact, social media, CMS platforms).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual platforms (Zoom, Teams)

Strategic thinking and taking initiative.

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Professionalism and comfort working in high-profile federal and Tribal government environments.

Adaptability, teamwork, and solutions-oriented mindset.

Commitment to NAIHC’s mission and Tribal sovereignty.

Federal Affairs Manager 

Tasks: • Manages the Office of the Prosecutor; • Supervises, assigns and monitors staff work and provides/oversees staff training and competencies; • Ethically represents the Nation in all adult criminal, juvenile, dependency, and appeal actions; • Review police reports and determines whether and what charges should be filed; oversees charging decisions of deputy prosecutors • Prosecutes and/or oversees prosecution of all cases from charging through trial and/or appeal • Prepares, presents, and manages the department budget and monitors expenditures; • Oversees and approves purchasing and procurement for department • Oversees and monitors the compliance of any department grants • Cooperatively works with other departments and Tribal Council to achieve the Nation’s strategic goals, including participating is various committees; and • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Efficiently/effectively manages the daily activities of the Office of the Prosecutor with professional level legal knowledge and skill in representing the Nation’s interests in legal research, motion practice, court and jury trials and appeals.

Knowledge/Skills: • Knowledge of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s Constitution, Law and Order Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Tribal Case Law, Federal Criminal Code and Rules, Federal Indian Law, Indian Civil Rights Act, Indian Child Welfare Act, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedures, Arizona Revised Statutes • Knowledge of Tribal Court protocol, proceedings, and practices; • Knowledge of and experience using legal research tools. • Knowledge of and compliance with of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct • Skill in interpreting and applying complex laws, statutes, ordinances, and rules • Skill in managing a diverse case load • Skill in effectively and efficiently managing staff • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with other departments of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Minimum Qualifications/Education: 1) Law degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing in the State Bar of Arizona. 2) Five years or more of experience as a practicing attorney with administrative/management and/or supervisory responsibilities. 3) Tribal or other governmental experience is desirable.

Prosecutor 

Once this position opens, it will remain open until filled. Submissions will be reviewed for prospective candidates in bi-weekly batches beginning Friday, March 20, 2026, and will continue until a candidate is selected. To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter with resume, a complete Tribal employment application, tribal enrollment documentation (if requesting Indian or tribal preference)
and three (3) letters of reference as follows:

Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe
ATTN: Human Resources Coordinator
Post Office Box 99
Hollister, NC 27844
jobs@haliwa-saponi.gov

In compliance with applicable law, regulations and policies, and under the discretion, supervision, and general direction of the Tribal Council, the Administrator shall undertake duties and responsibilities such as, but not limited to, the following:

1. Provide strategic direction and oversight to the Senior Management Team.

2. Oversee the preparation and administration of annual budgets, reports, and projects.

3. Evaluate performance, analyze, and interpret data and metrics to improve outcomes.

4. Attend required meetings and events to report upon the progress of the Tribe or its entity(ies).

5. Oversee the creation and maintenance of a centralized archive and repository for tribal government data and proprietary information.

6. Serve as an official representative to tribal, national, state, or local events, professional or civic organizations, and other entities as delegated by the Tribal Council.

7. Ensure the appropriate administration of tribal government and non-profit entity programs, services, and stewardship of the real and personal property of the Tribe.

8. Recommend the creation of laws, codes, regulations policies, procedures, and carry out processes that ensure efficient effective operational, reporting, evaluation, and compliance systems within the government of the Tribe and its entities.

9. Work cooperatively with Tribal Council committees and subordinate tribal staff, departments, and entities to direct and support a structured cohesive administration accomplishing measurable short- and long-range goals consistent with the vision of the Tribal Council.

10. Timely complete all other duties as assigned by the Tribal Council or required by applicable law within stated time parameters.

Haliwa-Saponi Tribe 

The Administrator is the chief administrative and executive operations officer of the Tribe. The Administrator is vested with the authority to manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of several staff and departments of the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe’s Government and its subordinate entities.

1. A successful candidate will possess the following preferred Qualifications:

A. Master’s Degree in Public Administration or equivalent field and five (5) or more years of successful experience as a Chief Executive Officer (or equivalent position) of a Public or Tribal Government or in a corporate structure with multiple departments and entities; or

B. Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or similar field, and ten (10) or more years of successful progressive experience working in a Public or Tribal Government managerial

or executive capacity or similar environment in a corporate structure; or

C. An acceptable combination of education and experience that, in the Tribal Council’s discretion, equates to the preferred qualifications.

A. Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, electronic and auditory; and

B. Submission to, and successful passage of, drug-testing and background check

C. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the Tribe’s auto insurer;

D. Have considerable working knowledge of United States federal and other laws impacting American Indian tribal nations; and

E. Have strong working knowledge of government accounting, generally accepted accounting principles, and sound financial and audit practices; and

F. Have strong authoritative managerial and organizational management skills that inspire respect amongst colleagues and a positive team atmosphere; and

G. Have excellent working knowledge of computers and common software programs such as, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and financial software.

H. An official completed Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe employment application and verification documents (transcript(s), certification(s), reference letter(s), documentation of salary, etc.) are required to confirm qualifications for this position prior to employment.

Tribal Administrator

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The position requires a significant amount of interaction with tribal communities

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Working in Indian Country

Chief Executive Officer

The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition

Social Worker

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

Tribal Regulatory Agency Executive Director

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

Operations and Events Coordinator

National American Indian Housing Council

Federal Affairs Manager

National American Indian Housing Council

Prosecutor

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

Tribal Administrator

Haliwa-Saponi Tribe

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