1. Directs and oversees management of key personnel, providing direction and guidance, policy interpretation, and support of day-to-day operations to all enterprises. 2. Develops, implements, and maintains financial management, quality assurance, and human resources management policies and procedures. 3. Maintains familiarity and compliance with all Tribal and applicable regulatory requirements. Manages and mitigates legal risk by developing efficient internal controls and strategies, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations. 4. Ensures all contracts and proposals are compliant, thorough, and cost effective prior to seeking approval of the Board of Directors. 5. Serves as a liaison between Kwahn Corporation, Tribal Council, and external partners. 

6. Maintains safe work environments for all staff and patrons by regularly evaluating/mitigating risk and ensuring Corporation adherence to all safety policies/procedures. 7. Resolves problems and issues affecting company operations and/or any of its team members. 8. Travels to and from Kwahn operations and attends all required meetings with the Board of Directors, Tribal Council, and staff. 9. Provides regular reports to the Board of Directors and Tribal Council regarding all operations of the Corporation. 10. Hires and supervises staff as necessary for the efficient operation of the Corporation. 11. Serves as the principal advisor to the Board of Directors on all issues related to the management, economic development, and the financial well-being of the Corporation. Implements all directives adopted by the Board of Directors. 

12. Oversees the preparation of monthly financial reports and annual budgets. 13. Works with management to evaluate performance and leads improvements in customer service, profitability, and operational efficiency. 14. Ensures that Corporation expenditures are within budget and policies are adhered to. 

15. Advances Tribal economic growth with new businesses and improvements, and expansions of existing businesses by developing and evaluating opportunities, making recommendations to the Board, and implementing approved projects to an on-time, within budget completion: a. Conducts analysis and market research to create a needs assessment which will outline areas of business opportunity and/or economic growth for effective strategic planning. b. Leads the planning, development, and implementation of strategic plans, and ensures goals are reflective of and responsive to the economic needs and desires of the Tribe. c. Translates strategic goals into actionable plans with clear timelines, budgets, and performance metrics. 

16. All other duties as necessary to the position and as assigned.

Pit River Tribe 

The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing existing enterprises, leading the strategic execution of the Tribe’s economic development and diversification plans, and advancing new business ventures that support Tribal sovereignty, resilience, and longterm prosperity. The Executive Director ensures operational excellence, financial stewardship, and alignment with Tribal values and governance.

1. Must have the ability to analytically process and evaluate information to reach informed conclusions, perceive opportunities, and identify and anticipate risks. 2. Must understand business principles and how to maximize inventory turns, profit margins, gross margins, and must be able to compartmentalize areas of the business. 3. Must have the ability to manage multiple businesses at the same time and establish priorities for each. 4. Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, including internal controls, budgeting practices, methods, and procedures. 5. Understanding and cultural humility of the unique Tribal government structure and its community. 6. Considerable knowledge and success in leadership roles; developing strong teams using collaborative, participatory leadership concepts, principles, practices, and methods. 7. Exceptional negotiation skills. 8. Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments. 9. Must have the ability to work well under pressure. 10. Must have a valid driver's license.

1. Bachelor's Degree in Economic Development, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or other relevant field, MBA preferred AND; A minimum of seven (7) years economic development experience, and five (5) years related administrative experience, and three (3) years supervisory experience required; OR any equivalent combination of experience from which comparable knowledge, skill, and abilities have been achieved. 2. Experience with marketing and communication concepts, principles, and strategies. 3. Experience with economic development programs, grants, loans, and services available to Tribes at the local, State and Federal level. 4. Experience with 8(a) contracting, fee-to-trust development, real estate development, and Tribal governance. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS 

1. This position involves long periods of sitting and may include walking, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities, and lifting of moderately heavy items, up to 25 lbs. 

 Pit River Tribal Member and Indian Preference will be given to qualified Native Americans under the Federal Indian Preference Act (43 CFR 17.3 (d). Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit verification of Indian certification by Tribe or affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

The Pit River Tribe is a Tribe comprised of eleven autonomous bands that, since time immemorial, have resided in the area known as the 100-mile square, located in parts of Shasta Siskiyou, Modoc, and Lassen Counties in the State of California. This position requires awareness and deep appreciation of the Pit River Tribe and its traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs. It requires the ability, at all times, to meet and deal effectively in communicating and engaging Native people and Tribal organizations. This requires tact, courtesy, confidentiality, discretion, resourcefulness, and good judgment in handling sensitive issues.

Executive Director, Kwahn Corporation 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/ ACCOMMODATIONS Please visit our AIUSA Careers page and our Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQ) section for additional information on our hiring process, benefits, and accommodations. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, or if you require accommodations during the application process, please email talentacquisition@aiusa.org

The ideal candidate will have: • strong written and analytical skills, understands the Washington policy/advocacy environment regarding Indigenous People’s rights, and can work to advance a human rights-first approach to United States government policy; • knowledge of United States Indian law and related institutions. Essential Responsibilities Policy and Human Rights Experience (Indigenous Rights) • Build and maintain close relationships with policymakers in Congress and across the federal government • Identify influential stakeholders in the United States government, including potential supporters and opponents, and takes advantage of political opportunities to push forward human rights goals • Identify opportunities for relevant human rights progress related to U.S. Indian law and policy and build and implement strategy to achieve this progress • Collaborate closely with the Director of Gender, Sexuality and Identity, and other Amnesty International staff on issues related to human rights of Indigenous people in the USA Collaboration and Project Management • Provide administrative support for ongoing advocacy work including by preparing briefing materials, drafting backgrounders, and taking meeting minutes, thereby ensuring internal and external stakeholders and partners remain on deadline and on task • Build and sustain contacts with key U.S. Government partners in the Executive and Legislative branches • Build and sustain key partner contacts and build and sustain coalition to move forward shared human rights priorities • Engage with Members of Congress and administrative agencies as needed and appropriate • Works with relevant staff, AIUSA members and volunteer leaders on campaigns, policies, and other assigned tasks • Other duties as assigned

Amnesty International USA 

The Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Fellow (1 Year Fixed Term) will be housed in AIUSA’s Research and Programs Unit, reporting to the Gender, Sexuality and Identity Program Director. Research and Programs helps build the foundation for successful campaigns, advancing our short and long-term human rights agenda in the United States as it relates to domestic policy. You can read our report on the failure to protect Indigenous women from sexual violence here. The Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Fellow (1 Year Fixed Term) will have the opportunity to work on federal advocacy on human rights issues, specifically on efforts to end sexual violence against Indigenous women. The Fellow will also have one long-term project completed over the fellowship. The Fellow will gain and strengthen their expertise in human rights research and advocacy including, but not limited to, developing and implementing advocacy strategies and materials, contact with governmental bodies and officials, conducting legislative research, drafting memoranda and blogs, managing databases, analyzing emerging areas of relevant law and government policy, tracking the progress of legislation in the United States Congress, and learning about the international human rights framework. The Indigenous Peoples Rights Fellow will help build and maintain coalition partnerships to help pass relevant legislation in Congress and to change/advance relevant policy and rules in the administration (including through the Indian Health Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities • Strong written and analytical skills, experience working on human rights issues related to Indigenous people in the USA • Knowledge of United States law and institutions related to Indian law and human rights, particular experience working on relevant sexual assault law and policy a plus • Proven ability to write comprehensive policy memos, issue briefs, and other advocacy and human rights documents • Documented history of cultural sensitivity and a demonstrated record of dealing effectively with Indigenous communities and survivors of sexual assault • Experience in presenting human rights or related topics and analyses to diverse audiences • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate officials/their staff and partners • Demonstrable ability to initiate, develop and sustain positive working relationships over long periods of time with a wide range of individuals and groups, including those from different cultural backgrounds • Strong analytical and project management skills, attention-to-detail, with an ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines • Ability to embed inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) best practices into both strategy and operations Education and Experience • BA/BS and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and/or sufficient relevant work experience • Experience conducting policy analysis; should possess strong analytical skills, with the ability to digest and summarize data and policy related to human rights, domestic policy, and political and economic affairs and related to Indigenous people in the USA • Experience developing and nurturing partnerships with civil society and grassroots organizations, understands the Washington policy environment, and can work to advance a human rights-first approach to United States government policy • Experience working organizing and implementing advocacy plans addressing human rights issues at the local, state and/or federal level related to Indigenous people in the USA Physical Requirements • Prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and working on a computer Travel Requirements, Weeknight or Weekend Work • Ability to travel required to Washington D.C., e.g., staff retreats, meetings 

COMPETENCY DEFINITIONS The following definitions provide an explanation of our core competency model and outline our general expectations for all roles. • Accountability - Owns actions and outcomes transparently. Follows through on commitments, acknowledges challenges, and acts with integrity. • Adaptability - Navigates change with flexibility, embracing new opportunities. Adjusts strategies, learns continuously, and supports others through transitions. • Collaboration - Builds effective teamwork by leveraging diverse strengths and fostering trust. Develops relationships internally and externally, as required, to achieve shared goals. • Communication - Exchanges information clearly and effectively, adapting communication to diverse audiences. Ensures understanding through active, respectful dialogue. • Execution - Delivers results by planning, prioritizing, and managing resources to meet goals efficiently. Transforms strategic objectives into practical, measurable actions. • Problem-Solving - Creates inclusive solutions by analyzing challenges from multiple perspectives. Applies critical thinking to develop innovative and practical approaches.

Indigenous Peoples Rights Fellow 

Primary responsibilities include: • Assist with administrative duties • Assist with legislative and policy projects • Research legislation, regulations, and public law • Assist with communications and outreach • Respond to requests for information • Attend briefings, meetings, and hearings on behalf of staff

House Committee on Natural Resources, Democratic Staff

The House Natural Resources Committee Democrats seek full-time interns for Summer 2026 (June 1 - July 31). Applicants must be organized, detail oriented, and dependable. Above all, we seek candidates who are passionate about issues within the Natural Resources Committee’s jurisdiction, demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, and are eager to learn about committee process. Interns will conduct legislative research, prepare for hearings, assist with administrative duties, perform outreach, and aid communications. 

Monthly stipend of $3,200 plus transit benefits. 

Preferred qualifications: Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations. Understands how HNRC issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the United States, and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.

Summer Internship 

Partner with the Executive Director to provide visionary leadership across the movements BLIS is rooted in, including Land Back, reparations, guaranteed income, and baby bonds, connecting struggles, aligning strategy, and shaping narrative power across movements.

Bring a deep understanding of Indigenous sovereignty, governance, and political contexts, and help steward relationships with Tribal Nations, Indigenous-led organizations, cultural workers, and movement leaders working in and around land justice efforts.

Ground BLIS’s work in an analysis of movement history, power-building strategy, and the evolving landscape of narrative, culture, and policy work focused on liberation and decolonization.

Serve as a credible, trusted leader in coalition and network spaces, able to facilitate alignment, navigate tension, and help movements strategize across differences.

Alongside the Director of Membership and Executive Director, help steward BLIS’s multi-movement membership network by strengthening relationships, facilitating cross-member collaboration, and ensuring the network embodies BLIS’s values of solidarity, creativity, accountability, and shared liberation.

Showcase solidarity-centered leadership, building bridges across Black, Indigenous, and working-class movements and issues.

Act as a thought leader, writer, and public voice, translating BLIS’s insights into op-eds, essays, talks, panels, and public commentary that shape national conversation around narrative, culture, repair, redistribution, and solidarity.

Hold both high-level strategy and hands-on implementation as BLIS grows its programs, membership, and narrative and solidarity infrastructure.

Executive Leadership & Organizational Stewardship

Partner with the Executive Director to lead the strategic direction of BLIS, guide multi-year visioning, organizational evolution, and long-term sustainability during a period of organizational expansion.

Develop clear annual goals, operational plans, performance systems, and decision-making processes that support a multi-dimensional organization.

Partner with the Executive Director to lead organization-wide strategy integration, ensuring alignment across BLIS’s research, cultural production, membership, coalition-building, and capacity-building programs.

Strengthen BLIS’s management and operational infrastructure, supporting systems for budgeting, planning, evaluation, team development, and cross-department coordination.

Model collaborative leadership and steward an organizational culture rooted in BLIS’s values.

Help BLIS prepare for and navigate an increasingly volatile narrative and political landscape.

Supervise senior team members, providing coaching, mentorship, and professional development.

Cultivate a culture of solidarity across the organization, grounding internal practices through a lens of creativity, relationality, political education, and shared power as core conditions for impact.

Resource Development & Institutional Growth

Partner with the Executive Director and the Director of Strategic Partnerships & Philanthropic Solidarity to grow and diversify revenue streams that match BLIS’s long-term vision and execute its multi-year fundraising strategy.

Strengthen and oversee pipeline management, funder cultivation strategies, proposal development, and reporting to ensure BLIS has the needed internal infrastructure to sustain organizational growth.

Steward and grow relationships with funders, major donors, philanthropic intermediaries, and aligned institutions, serving as an organizational ambassador capable of translating BLIS’s strategy into compelling cases for investment.

Represent BLIS in national and international convenings, conferences, funder briefings, and public spaces, strengthening BLIS’s presence in the narrative, cultural, solidarity, and movement infrastructure fields.

Support the scaling of the Radical Collaboration Fund, and position the Fund as a cornerstone of BLIS’s work to build narrative and solidarity infrastructure.


Support the Executive Director in executive oversight of BLIS’s financial health, including budget development, forecasting, financial strategy, and resource allocation, in partnership with Possibility Labs.

Support with compliance and reporting, maintaining trust with funders, our fiscal sponsor, and advisory board.

Support the Executive Director in stewardship of the advisory board, ensuring clear communication, alignment on strategic priorities, and effective board participation in organizational stewardship.

Support the Executive Director in annual strategic planning sessions for the organization, using data, staff insights, and learning practices to support long-term sustainability, team growth, and strategic clarity.

Black Liberation Indigenous Sovereignty Collective 

BLIS is stepping into a transformative new chapter. We are a rapidly growing organization with a multi-million–dollar annual budget, a cross-functional team across research, cultural production, membership, capacity building, and coalition organizing, and a 45-member multi-movement network poised to grow in the years ahead.

As Deputy Director, you will partner closely with our current Executive Director to guide BLIS through a period of expansion. You will help steer strategic vision, strengthen operational and organizational muscle, and build the conditions for long-term resilience across our ecosystem of members, partners, and funders.

You will help define what it means to build and steward a Solidarity & Action Hub, where research, coalition-building, storytelling, capacity building, and membership organizing converge. This role is equal parts architect, conductor, and storyteller—guiding internal systems, cultivating movement and funder relationships, managing a dynamic team, and playing a leadership role in reparative and solidarity movements.

The ideal candidate pairs strong political analysis with operational discipline, can hold complexity and nuance, and leads with humility, accountability, and care. They bring deep expertise in the Land Back movement, fluency in narrative and cultural strategy, and a commitment to building something designed to last far beyond any single campaign or moment.

$140,000–$160,000, commensurate with experience.

At least 10 years of experience in movement work, organizational leadership, advocacy, or strategy roles, with a demonstrated ability to operate at the intersection of narrative, culture, policy, and power-building.

Ability to navigate complexity, co-create decisions, and hold power with clarity and accountability.

Deep political grounding in reparative justice, Indigenous sovereignty, decolonization, and liberation frameworks, with a nuanced understanding of how histories, systems, and structures shape contemporary struggles for land, wealth, culture, and self-determination.

Organizational management experience, including finance, operations, and systems design, ideally within a multi-program environment.

A proven track record of fundraising and resource stewardship, including cultivating and managing relationships with institutional funders, philanthropic intermediaries, and major donors.

Exceptional communication, facilitation, and synthesis skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas, insights, and strategies into compelling messages, frames, strategic plans, and decision pathways.

Experience leading diverse, cross-functional teams grounded in care, accountability, and a solidarity-based approach to team building.

Demonstrated capacity and interest in engaging with research, theory, and data, applying insights from social movement theory, social psychology, political science, network theory, decolonial studies, Black studies, Indigenous studies, movement history, and cultural strategy to organizational and movement strategy.

High degree of relational intelligence, with the ability to hold nuance, navigate tension, build trust, and work across differences, within movements and cultural sectors.

Experience working with networks, coalitions, and membership-based organizations, with a deep understanding of network theory and the dynamics of alignment, diffusion, and collective action.

Familiarity with different organizational models and comfort operating within shared-power leadership structures.

Comfort with both strategy and implementation, able to shift between big-picture visioning and hands-on execution in a fast-moving, emergent, and creative environment.


Experience in cultural production, with a history of collaborating with artists and storytellers to shape compelling narratives and cultural interventions.

A demonstrated storytelling practice, whether through writing, public speaking, creative work, cultural organizing, curriculum design, or any medium that conveys ideas with clarity, imagination, and emotional resonance.

Experience leading organizations or teams during periods of growth or organizational change.


Deputy Director 

 An individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions with or without reasonable
accommodation:

Develops and directs departmental goals and objectives, operations and processes aligning with the District’s Strategic P Plan and Goals and Guardrails to specifically meet the unique academic and social emotional needs of APS Native American students, parents and families.

Oversees the Indian Education Department, which includes supervision of personnel, budget, professional development and all other departmental managerial functions.

Serves as the District’s key liaison to tribes and/or nations on matters related to Native American education, including overseeing and implementing Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), developing and executing authentic tribal consultation and creating an overall climate of partnership and collaboration.

Serves as the District’s liaison with city, county, state and federal agencies, as well as higher education institutions, on matters related to Native American students, parents and families to support high quality, culturally relevant Native American education.

Serves as the District’s liaison with the Native American community and organizations to provide authentic opportunities for partnership and collaboration.

Guides and advises APS leadership and administration on matters regarding Native American education, including policy and procedural directives that directly impact Native American students, parents and families.

Organizes and facilitates Indian Parent Committees for each District Indian Education program as required by federal regulations.

Works with APS’ Office of Federal Programs and other key district departments to maintain compliance of District Indian Education programs and funding with local, state and federal regulations and programs (JOM, Title VI, Native American State Funding) including submission of all application materials, providing accurate information and data, budget, and evidence of practice.

In collaboration with APS departments, such as Teaching and Learning and Language and Cultural Equity, develops, reviews and oversees innovative academic practices and methods that meet the need of Native American learners.

Establishes and monitors methods for improving instructional and learning systems for Native American students using best practice methods.

Working in consultation with tribes and/or nations, implements and/or expands American Indigenous language programs. In collaboration with schools, identifies opportunities for Native American culturally relevant education programming for all students.

Develops and supervises the implementation and maintenance of procedures for collecting Indian student information required by the District and federal regulations

Ensures confidentiality of all documentation and conversations.

 All duties are standard and apply to all Albuquerque Public Schools employees.

Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession, APS employee handbook, employment contract and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.

Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Albuquerque Public Schools.

Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.

Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, District policy and administrative regulations.

Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of District inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.

Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.

Maintains professional competence through District mandated, individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.

Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within areas of responsibility.

Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.

Albuquerque Public Schools 

The Senior Director of Indian Education provides leadership, direction and guidance to District leadership, departments and schools in a systemic effort to design and implement high quality, culturally relevant academic instruction and education programming for the District’s Native American students, parents and families. This is achieved through alignment with the Districts Strategic Plan and Goals and Guardrails. The Senior Director is the primary District liaison to tribes and/or nations and ensures authentic tribal consultation and collaboration. They also are the principle liaison for Native organizations, foundations and other Native community partnerships and collaboratives. The Senior Director oversees the Indian Education Department, including personnel, budget, professional development and all other departmental managerial functions. The Senior Director works with APS’ Department of Federal Programs, Finance and other key district departments on compliance with local, state and federal Native regulations and programs ensuring the district is meeting timelines, providing accurate information, fiscal accountability, and evidence of practice. The Senior Director may serve on district leadership teams, committees and/or task forces and works in collaboration with other district auxiliary, academic and student support departments.

: The Senior Director of Indian Education provides leadership, direction and guidance to District leadership, departments and schools in a systemic effort to design and implement high quality, culturally relevant academic instruction and education programming for the District’s Native American students, parents and families. This is achieved through alignment with the Districts Strategic Plan and Goals and Guardrails. The Senior Director is the primary District liaison to tribes and/or nations and ensures authentic tribal consultation and collaboration. They also are the principle liaison for Native organizations, foundations and other Native community partnerships and collaboratives. The Senior Director oversees the Indian Education Department, including personnel, budget, professional development and all other departmental managerial functions. The Senior Director works with APS’ Department of Federal Programs, Finance and other key district departments on compliance with local, state and federal Native regulations and programs ensuring the district is meeting timelines, providing accurate information, fiscal accountability, and evidence of practice. The Senior Director may serve on district leadership teams, committees and/or task forces and works in collaboration with other district auxiliary, academic and student support departments.

Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree or advanced training in education or related field.

Demonstrated experience implementing innovative and best practices in Native American K-12 education.

Demonstrated track record working with Native American families and community outreach.

Demonstrated track record of implementing and overseeing Native American academic and educational programs.

Knowledge and understanding of the unique, personal, economic, social, linguistic and cultural backgrounds of Albuquerque Public Schools’ staff, students, families and communities, with a focus on Native American students, parents and families.

Demonstrated track record of making competent and informed determinations and judgements on a range of confidential and/or sensitive issuesREQUIREMENTS:

Required Education, Licenses, Certifications, & Experience.

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.

Eight years of experience working with tribes and/or nations through consultation and collaboration.

Eight years of experience overseeing local, state and federal educational grants and programs.

Eight years of progressive experience directing and managing departments and personnel.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in diverse communities.

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, organize and coordinate multiple projects.

Senior Director of Indian Education Programs 

Implement and manage health improvement programs and initiatives recommended by the PHSO and approved by Tribal Council, ensuring alignment with Tribal Health Priorities.

Research, track, and summarize applicable local, state, and federal public health statutes and codes; provide reports and recommendations to the PHSO on how they affect Tribal operations.

Coordinate and execute action steps, under the direction of the PHSO, to prevent and control the spread of infectious disease and maintain health and sanitation within Tribal jurisdiction.

Organize and deliver technical assistance, trainings, and outreach activities to support public health and safety measures directed by the PHSO.

Facilitate communication and collaboration with healthcare professionals, Tribal programs, and community partners; gather and share information relevant to Tribal public health issues.

Assist with the application, monitoring, and enforcement of relevant sections of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Public Health and Safety Code, as delegated by the PHSO.

Develop draft updates, recommendations, and support documentation for Tribal Health Program Policies and Procedures, working collaboratively with program staff and under guidance from the PHSO.

Prepare reports, briefing materials, and program data for PHSO use at Tribal Council, Health Committee, and Public Health and Safety Committee meetings.

Support Tribal staff with implementation of health care plans for Tribal Citizens by coordinating projects, providing resources, or facilitating referrals as directed.

Ensure compliance with all JST policies and procedures, including safety standards and the Occupational Exposure Control Plan, within assigned program areas.

Manage daily operations of public health and safety programs, ensuring effective delivery and accurate reporting.

Consult with Tribal staff, as available and requested, concerning health care plans for Tribal Citizens.

Adhere to all JST policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, and work practices as described in the Occupational Exposure Control Plan.

Carry out additional program management duties as assigned to advance Tribal public health and safety goals.

Jamestown Family Health Clinic 

The Public Health and Safety Program Manager (PHSPM) is a pivotal leadership role dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal community. This is a part-time, benefited position working 30 hours per week, leading the coordination and implementation of the Tribe’s participation in the statewide Tribal Foundational Public Health Services (TFPHS) initiative.

In this role, you will translate strategic goals into actionable projects, managing daily operations and ensuring compliance with Tribal, federal, and state requirements. This position focuses on strengthening Foundational Capabilities such as policy development and emergency preparedness and Foundational Programs, including health promotion and disease prevention.

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, emergency management, or related field.

Minimum three years of experience in public health, health services, safety management, or emergency preparedness.

Knowledge of office administrative operations, including personnel management, and compliance.

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Effective time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrate initiative, work independently with little supervision.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with leadership, staff, and community members.

Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

Ability to travel locally and regionally, as assigned.

Must be able to successfully pass criminal background investigation.

Master’s degree in public health or related field.

Knowledge of Tribal health systems, Indian Health Service structures, and unique health challenges facing Native communities.

American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply.

Public Health & Safety Program Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Develops, implements, and evaluates short- and long-term goals, objectives, and policies of the Detention Program to strengthen the overall department operations and administration. Develops and implements internal control mechanisms to maintain division accountability through policies and procedures. 2. Coordinates detention program administration, operations, training, and logistics, (e.g., transportation) activities with other department and division components, tribal agencies, criminal justice agencies, and community. 3. Coach, lead, manage, and direct detention supervisory personnel. Establishes and monitors supervisory employee performance objectives and processes complaints and grievances. Prepares and presents performance reviews. Takes and/or monitors disciplinary/corrective action as appropriate. 4. Ensures the recruitment and selection of qualified and certified personnel. Assigns work activities; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and processes; accesses and directs training, proficiency, continuing education, and re-certification of all personnel in accordance with all requirements. Provides training on new policies, procedures, contracts, agreements, and understandings. 5. Responsible for budget preparation, budget prioritization, and administration including accounting and expenditure control for the division. Approves and monitors line items and coordinates expenditures. 6. Prepares justification and documentation of services; prepares and submits activity and/or required reports; attends meetings, in-service and professional training and court hearings. 7. Inspects the detention facility and housing units for compliance with policies, rules, regulations and directives. Request and verifies maintenance of the detention facility and housing units. 8. Evaluates inmate complaints and grievances; provides resolution as appropriate. 9. Negotiates all detention related contracts, agreements and understandings. Monitors performance for compliance of contracts, agreements, and understandings; monitors and coordinates actions taken on these instruments with contractors, subcontractors and grantors. Notifies and advises the Department Director of any problems or necessary corrective action associated with these instruments. 10. Prepares grant applications to supplement and support program goals and objectives. 11. When authorized, shall represent the Southern Ute Detention Center on various boards, panels, or National and Indian Country detention issues, as appropriate. 12. Maintains best practice requirements for Southern Ute Indian Tribes, state, and federal regulations, policies and procedures governing incarceration. 13. May be delegated to oversee the operations of the Department of Justice and Regulatory in the absence of the Director. 14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Southern Ute Indian Tribe

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Director of Justice and Regulatory, plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the administrative and operational activities of the Southern Ute Detention Program and Facility; ensures compliance with all applicable laws, policies, and procedures; develops and implements Division policy and programmatic changes as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have AA degree in Criminal Justice or related field OR increasingly progressive and responsible law enforcement and/or corrections/detention experience with a combination of education, training, supervisory and leadership experience. Must have 6 years of experience in Criminal Justice, 2 of which are specifically corrections/detentions. Must have 3 years of increasingly progressive and responsible supervisory experience in Criminal Justice or related area. Must never have been convicted of a felony or a crime of misdemeanor domestic violence in Tribal, State or Federal court. Must not have been convicted of or placed on a deferred judgment for any misdemeanor crime for one year prior to appointment. Must not have served any State, County, Tribal, or Federal jail or prison time within the last 4 years. Must have a valid Driver’s license for state of residency and be insurable under the Tribal vehicle insurance policy. Must successfully pass a medical examination prior to appointment and thereafter annually. Must successfully participate in a Physical Agility test during the first 90 days of employment and annually thereafter. The test will consist of a serpentine run, 150 lb body drag, 3’ barrier vault, bed search, stair climb, 5’ barrier up & over, tunnel crawl and a lift & carry. Must pass a psychological evaluation prior to employment. Must pass a thorough background check including Criminal History, fingerprint check, and pre-employment drug test. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Certification in First Aid and CPR. Certification from an accredited law enforcement or detention academy. Experience and/or understanding of State and Federal, BIA jail standards for operating detention. TERO preference.

Detention Division Head 

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The position requires a significant amount of interaction with tribal communities

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

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