· Conduct program intake, program entry, and exits.

· Maintain accurate participant files with timely data collection and reporting.

· Provide culturally based survivor-centered advocacy, safety planning, identify community resources, information, and referrals.

· Work with King County legal advocates to guide victims through the criminal justice system, and develops ongoing referral relationships with health, legal and social service system.

· Co-Facilitate weekly domestic violence groups to support Yeha:wi Team members and facilitators.

· Join Mother Nation Outreach team conducting street outreach seeking homeless survivors in need of service as required.

· Refer participant to Mother Nation Cultural Services Team to attend Yeha:wi healing circles, gathering of women sweats, with access to traditional healers and other spiritual needs as identified by survivors.

· Participate in all Mother Nation Staff Talking Circles, culturally based training, Staff community presentations as required.

· Refer participants to Mother Nation Homeless Response Team to secure rental assistance, relocation support and other resources.

· Work one day a week at Spirit Journey House to support Case Manager in resident’s advocacy needs.

· Develop a safety plan and self-care plan with participants.

· Prepare check requests with supporting documentation following Mother Nation policy and procedures, track funding expenditures.

· Collaborates with sister agencies in co-advocating needs of participant.

Mother Nation 

Mother Nation is an Indigenous led non-profit organization offering culturally informed healing services, mobile advocacy, mentorship, homeless, and homelessness prevention case management and support to MMIWP families unmet needs. Our services celebrate and inspire the success of Native American women. Mother Nation services are custom designed to honor the beauty and strength of Native women, with traditional practices, teachings and values built on the ancestral strength of each participant. Mother Nation is committed to always providing culturally based traditional teachings throughout all service areas.

Mother Nation is active in supporting local grassroots leadership such as Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, Sister Native Homeless Providers, Tribes and Non-Native agencies to build unity in providing safety to Indigenous women and homeless families. Our goals are to ensure healing and wellness with cultural resilience offering quality service to change the dynamics of Native women and families from the impacts of historical and intergenerational trauma. Primary services are to stop the violence against Native women through culturally-informed healing services, mobile advocacy, and homeless emergency support.

The successful candidate will be provided excellent training opportunities with traditional teachings, career advancement, ceremonial leave, and a comprehensive health benefits package.

All Yeha:wi Team members provide culturally based and survivor-centered advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and commercial sexual exploitation. Participants in need of cultural healing services can be referred to Mother Nation’s Cultural Services Team and Yeha:wi healing circles during their transition to new beginnings. All Mother Nation participants have ongoing full access to the spiritual support needed and guidance from our team of Elders.

· Possess State Certification of 20 to 30 hours of domestic violence advocacy, sexual assault core advocacy, and commercial sexual exploitation advocacy preferred.

· Two years of direct experience working with survivors of multi-abuse trauma in Native American communities.

· Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or equivalent experience in working with a Native American population of survivors of multi-abuse trauma.

· Demonstrated health and wellness lifestyle to withstand the emotional and physical challenges to offer a trauma-informed work environment for staff and participants.

· Have the confidence to handle emergency crisis situations.

· Skills in Microsoft Office Word Suite.

· Strong interpersonal skills and excellent writing skills.

· Vehicle with valid WSDL and insurance; candidate must be able to travel independently between multiple work sites within a day.

· Sensitive to the cultural integrity of Mother Nation and participants.

Yeha:wi Mobile Advocate

Apply with resume and cover letter: Email: HR@mothernation.org

1. Program Leadership & Cultural Integrity

Lead daily operations of Yeha:wi mobile advocacy and cultural healing services.

Ensure survivor-centered, culturally grounded, trauma-informed practices.

Maintain strong relationships with Tribal Nations, Elders, cultural teachers, healers, and Native-serving partners.

Support integration of cultural services such as sweats, brushing-off, healing circles, medicine bundles, and house blessings.

Supervise Advocates, Program Assistant, and cultural support staff.

Provide coaching, evaluation, and culturally informed professional development.

Support staff wellness, including participation in Talking Circles, staff sweats, & cultural practices.

Ensure staff maintain required credentials, confidentiality, and crisis-response skills.

3. Program Operations & Quality Assurance

Oversee intakes, case assignments, mobile advocacy schedules, and outreach.

Ensure accurate documentation, file maintenance, safety planning, cultural needs assessments, and data reporting.

Support Program Assistant with check requests, confidentiality, and accounting processes.

Oversee flexible financial assistance to ensure timely, barrier-free support.

Oversee mobile advocacy services and “no wrong door” access for Native people.

Coordinate with Wantuwaan Street Outreach for unsheltered Native relatives.

Strengthen partnerships with Tribal Nations, ICW/CPS, courts, shelters, recovery programs, and health systems.

Represent Mother Nation at Tribal events, pow-wows, community gatherings, and collaborative meetings.

· Ensure program compliance with Tribal, county, state, and federal funders and foundation partners.

Oversee data collection, outcomes, invoicing support, and budget tracking.

6. Survivor Support & Cultural Services Integration

Provide backup crisis response and advocacy for complex cases.

Ensure survivors have access to cultural healing, Elders, sweats, and traditional support.

Coordinate Yeha:wi integration with Spirit Journey Village services.

Support program growth, new initiatives, and grant development.

Contribute Native-informed expertise to regional GBV and MMIR work.

Help cultivate pathways for Native staff recruitment and mentorship.

Mother Nation is an Indigenous led non-profit organization offering culturally informed healing services, mobile advocacy, mentorship, homeless, and homelessness prevention case management and support to MMIWP families unmet needs. Our services celebrate and inspire the success of Native American women. Mother Nation services are custom designed to honor the beauty and strength of Native women, with traditional practices, teachings and values built on the ancestral strength of each participant. Mother Nation is committed to always provide culturally based traditional teachings throughout all service areas.

Mother Nation is active in supporting local grassroots leadership such as Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, Sister Native Homeless Providers, Tribes and Non-Native agencies to build unity in providing safety to Indigenous women and homeless families. Our goals are to ensure healing and wellness with cultural resilience offering quality service to change the dynamics of Native women and families from the impacts of historical and intergenerational trauma. Primary services are to stop the violence against Native women through culturally informed healing services, mobile advocacy and homeless emergency support.

Yeha:wi means She Holds On to Her Sacred.

Our work protects that sacredness—in survivors, in families, in culture, in community, and in ourselves.

Mother Nation’s services begin with relationships, cultural teachings, and respect for each survivor’s personal sovereignty. Our work braids cutting-edge clinical practice with traditional Tribal teachings and is guided by Elders, cultural leaders, and original instructions entrusted to us by Creator.

We resist system-thinking that prioritizes institutions over people. Instead, we uphold each survivor’s inherent strength, cultural identity, and right to self-determination. We listen deeply and bring cultural practices such as sweats, brushing-off, circles, and blessings into the heart of trauma-responsive healing.

We honor confidentiality as a sacred responsibility.

We honor Elders as carriers of authority.

We honor each survivor as a whole person with ancestral strength.

The Program Manager protects the integrity of Yeha:wi.

They uphold cultural teachings and Mother Nation protocols.

They maintain relationships with Tribal Nations and community groups.

They ensure that each Relative is welcomed in a good way.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CULTURAL FOUNDATIONS

·Lived connection to a Tribal community, Tribal Nation, or Native American cultural teachings and practices.

3–5 years’ experience supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, MMIR, trafficking, or related harms.

Experience supervising advocates, case managers, or culturally grounded teams serving Native or Tribal communities.

Training, mentorship, or willingness to learn traditional teachings and cultural practices from authorized Elders.

Understanding of the historical and ongoing impacts of boarding schools, relocation, jurisdictional gaps, and structural harms on Native families.

Strong documentation, confidentiality, and communication skills.

Ability to build trust with Native participants, families, and Tribal partners.

Valid driver’s license, insurance, and ability to travel throughout the Puget Sound Region.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE (PREFERRED, NOT REQUIRED)

Experience working with unsheltered Native people, survivors navigating addiction or homelessness, or relatives with multi-abuse trauma.

Experience with flexible financial assistance or housing stabilization funds.

Experience with homelessness response, recovery work, ICW/CPS navigation, or Tribal social services or governance.

Experience with county, state, or federal contracts and reporting.

Yeha:wi Program Manager 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Administrative Operations & Office Management • Ensure continuity and efficient operation of government functions within the Executive Office. • Organize and maintain confidential files, correspondence, and records. • Oversee office supplies, equipment maintenance, and general administrative processes. • Coordinate travel arrangements and reimbursement procedures for the Chairman/President. • Attend conferences, trainings, and meetings as required, including national travel for engagement with the congressional delegation, legal counsel, lobbyists, and other key stakeholders. • Represent the Executive Office at major events and professional gatherings as needed, ensuring effective advocacy and a professional presence on behalf of the Tribe. Scheduling & Communication • Manage the Chairman/President’s calendar, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings with internal stakeholders and high-ranking officials at all government levels. • Answer and screen telephone calls; arrange conference calls and virtual meetings. • Oversee incoming and outgoing correspondence (mail, email, fax), ensuring proper routing and follow-up. • Compose, edit, and prepare routine correspondence and documents on behalf of the Chairman/President. Governance & Council Support • Assist with communications between the Executive Office, Tribal Council, and Gaming Authority. • Attend meetings and work sessions, take notes, and prepare follow-up documentation. • Prepare and submit supplemental funding requests and oversight reports to the Tribal Council and Gaming Authority Board. • Support administrative functions in relation to budget preparation, reporting, and compliance tracking. Team & Public Relations • Collaborate with executive staff to prepare and disseminate press releases and official communications. • Support coordination of staff training logistics, meetings, and materials. • Support executive team meetings and assist with materials and logistics for meetings, training, and work sessions. Other Duties • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the Executive Office’s mission.

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe 

SUMMARY: The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Tribal Chairman/Gaming Authority President. This role manages all clerical, operational, and coordination functions of the Executive Office, including scheduling, communications, meeting preparation, reporting, and travel. The position ensures the efficient, professional operation of the Executive Office.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s degree preferred. • Minimum of 3 years of Executive Level administrative experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in an executive office environment. • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office software and general office technology; operates multi-line phone systems and office equipment efficiently. 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Demonstrates impeccable discretion and judgment in handling highly confidential and sensitive information. • Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to correspond professionally and promptly with individuals at all levels of government, intergovernmental organizations, tribal citizens, and the general public, ensuring timely and effective information flow. • Proactively writes reports, business correspondence, resolutions, policies, and procedures with accuracy and efficiency, often under tight deadlines. • Proven self-starter with a strong work ethic, consistently taking initiative to anticipate needs, prioritize tasks, and independently drive projects to completion. • Possesses foundational knowledge of grant management processes and the ability to act quickly on compliance and reporting requirements. • Sets clear goals, plans resources, and manages multiple priorities simultaneously, maintaining focus and urgency to meet organizational objectives. • Interprets and applies Tribal, State, County, and Federal policies, laws, and regulations with diligence and a commitment to compliance. • Works collaboratively as part of a team, demonstrating reliability, accountability, and a strong sense of responsibility. • Maintains knowledge of and respect for Native American customs and traditions, integrating cultural awareness into all aspects of work. 

PHYSICAL ABILITIES: • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing office and administrative tasks. • Manual dexterity to operate computers, multi-line phone systems, and standard office equipment efficiently. • Ability to lift and carry office supplies, files, or equipment up to 20 pounds as needed. • Sufficient mobility to move throughout the office and attend meetings or work sessions in various locations. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Must pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening • Must maintain a Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurability for the duration of employment.

Executive Administrative Assistant 

Key Responsibilities: Tribal Engagement and Relationship Building ● Actively support tribes and connection to partners. ● Build and maintain respectful, trust-based relationships with Tribal leadership, Tribal citizens, knowledge keepers, youth, and community members. ● Meet with Tribal leadership and community members to identify priorities and determine goals for land access, reconnection, stewardship, and conservation. 

Program Implementation and Partnership Coordination ● Assist with the planning, logistics, facilitation, and follow-up of at least 3 Tribal or Intertribal Listening to our Lands tour events ● Assist with the outreach and recruitment of Tribal representatives and partners to participate in Listening to Our Lands tours. ● Collaborate on events and land access opportunities with Tribal Liaisons and/or state agency representatives. ● Support positive working partnerships with state, federal and NGO conservation and land management partners to communicate Tribal land reconnection priorities and determine opportunities for tour events, data-sharing, and land access agreements. 

Conservation and Knowledge Exchange Support ● Facilitate Tribal participation in workshops, Listening to Our Lands tours, mapping activities, and collaborative discussions. ● Support discussion and planning of opportunities for Tribal involvement in conservation approaches and planning, co-management, professional development, and youth training. ● Support dialogue during tours that centers Traditional Ecological Knowledge, ancestral cultural practices, western conservation approaches, and shared stewardship goals. 

Data Sharing and Mapping Support ● Support Indigenous Knowledge & GIS Specialist to engage tribal communities in technologies and mapping that advance access to traditional knowledge of ancestral landscapes and conservation and identify points of interests for Tribal Homelands mapping effort. ● Engage Tribal leadership and community members in opportunities to contribute to and collect geospatial cultural and conservation data important to these priority landscapes. 

Administrative support and reporting ● Participate in ICC–DCR–DNH planning meetings, orientation sessions, and strategy discussions as needed. ● Support the development of agreements related to land access, data sharing, cultural access, and conservation collaboration based on Tribal priorities. ● Coordinate with ICC administrative specialist to support participant stipends, invoicing timelines, and grant-related documentation. ● Contribute to grant-required reports and final products, including: Annual and semiannual summary reports and required documentation on Tribal engagement, data sharing discussions and final agreements, and partnerships development.

Indigenous Conservation Council of the Chesapeake Bay

Position Overview: The Indigenous Conservation Council is seeking a creative, organized, supportive and culturally grounded Tribal Engagement Coordinator to join our team. The Tribal Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating outreach and engagement programs and events, and communicating and engaging with tribal leadership and communities to support conservation needs. The Tribal Engagement Coordinator will support the coordination and implementation of a new Listening to Our Lands program. This place-based program initiative is designed to bring Tribal Nations together with property rights holders of their ancestral lands to support land access and reconnection, conservation collaboration, and knowledge exchange within the lower Chesapeake Bay watershed and other regional watersheds within the Commonwealth of Virginia. The program will work directly with key partners such as the VA Department of Conservation Resources - Department of Natural Heritage (DCR - DHR), the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership - Tribal Coastal Resilience Connections (TCRC), the Virginia United Land Trust (VaULT), and other state and federal agencies and NGO Partners. The Listening to our Lands tours and sessions will provide opportunities for Tribal leaders, knowledge keepers, community members and youth to engage with conservation partners and scientists in an effort to deepen understanding and exchange of cultural respect and knowledge necessary to identify future acquisition priorities, cultural access agreements, key challenges, and shared restoration or conservation goals and opportunities for collaboration and training. The program seeks to advance Indigenous land access and tenure, data sovereignty, and long-term collaborative relationships between Tribes and conservation partners. The Tribal Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in the program’s execution and relationship building with Tribal communities.

Qualifications: ● Education: Associate's degree or equivalent experience of at least 2 years in program or project coordination, or community organizing and engagement, or closely related professional experience. ● Experience: o Demonstrated experience working and engaging with Tribal communities o Experience coordinating community-based and place-based engagement activities o Familiarity with conservation, restoration, land stewardship and / or Indigenous cultural landscape work. ● Skills: o Strong organizational, coordination, and event planning skills. o Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills including the ability to participate in active listening, teamwork, reconciliation strategies and relationship-building. o Ability to work independently in a remote environment, and as part of a team that coordinates across multiple partners. o Ability to manage complex tasks, project documentation, and reporting requirements while maintaining a high level of accuracy. ● Other Requirements: o Ability to travel as needed throughout what is now known as the Commonwealth of Virginia. o Cultural competency working with Indigenous and Tribal communities that includes an understanding of Tribal Sovereignty, Indigenous history and the impacts of colonization.

Personal Characteristics: ● Respectful, culturally sensitive, and committed to promoting Indigenous-led priorities. ● Solution-oriented, adaptable, and proactive attitude in addressing challenges. ● Detail-oriented, strong accountability and follow-through.

Tribal Engagement Coordinator 

• Manage and maintain the ISN’s daily, monthly, quarterly and annual grants Making processes to ensure proper authorization, funding and timely payment of grants.


• Work closely with ISN Program Manager in the management and disbursement of subgrantee program.


• Manage, maintain and deliver grant-related reporting for both internal and external constituencies. Legal and compliance.


• Along with the Network Director and Finance Officer, ensure compliance with relevant tax laws governing the ISNs grants and source of funding.


• Remain up to date on ISN and nonprofit best practices, grant-making guidelines and regulations, and manage and recommend changes for new and existing grant-making policies.


• Manage grant processes and systems related to ISN Grants program, from end-to-end, including implementation, maintenance and improvement of processes.


• Evaluate existing and evolving technologies and trends in the grant-making field and make recommendations for improvement.


• Work closely with the Board of Directors, Network Director, and ISN team to ensure the highest level of donor satisfaction with the grant-making process to ensure philanthropic intent.


• Work closely with ISN team to identify and allocate funding sources for ISN grant-making programs


• Work directly with donors and charitable fund advisors as needed.


• Assist Network Director as well as ISN Board of Directors in various assignments as needed.



Indigenous Stewardship Collective 

The Indigenous Stewardship Network (ISN) is an emerging non-profit organization created in 2022 under a Tribal Charter with the Yurok Tribe. This Native-controlled and Native-led organization was established to bring people together who are committed to advancing community health and wellbeing, traditions and cultural values through Indigenous-led stewardship. While gatherings on these important issues have occurred informally, there is a need for an organized and dedicated support system to coordinate efforts more intentionally for Indigenous land stewardship practitioners in what is colonially known as California. ISN’s core programmatic focus is to establish and leverage a network to develop strategies, models, investments as well as other opportunities that strengthens Indigenous stewardship. ISN is currently in its initial growth phase and seeking a part time (20 hours per week) Grants Writer to establish and maintain ISNs Grant and Subgrantee Program.


ISN is primarily funded through grants and donations, and the Grants Writer is responsible for creating competitive applications and managing their processes from application to final report. The ISN Grants Writer is also responsible for management of the ISN Subgrantee Program. ISN provides subgrants to qualified recipients from ISNs block grants. Duties include pursuing and applying for large block grants, grant reporting to local, state, and federal agencies, drafting RFPs for subgrantee program, working with Program Manager on subgrantee program, and working with ISN Finance Officer on budgets, grant applications and programming.


The Grants Writer must work collaboratively across multiple agencies and constituents, demonstrating a deep understanding of the needs of grantees, donors and other stakeholders and ensuring that those perspectives are incorporated in the grant-making process. While multiple parties may participate in the execution and oversight of the grants based on the source of funds, the Grants Writer has accountability for actively managing execution of the grants processes in terms of proper review, approval, accuracy and timeliness, monitoring, compliance with external rules and regulations, assessing adherence to donor intent when considering grant funding sources and ensuring accuracy on all grant reporting. The Grants Writer is accountable for the accuracy of all grant data reported internally or externally for ISN and its supporting organizations.


This is a remote position in California, but candidates may be requested to travel occasionally throughout ISNs stewardship area and within California.

• Requires bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a field related to the nonprofit sector, or


• Minimum of three years of relevant experience, preferably in a nonprofit or foundation environment.


• Knowledge of tribal, federal, state and local government laws and regulations regarding grant agreements and administration, including California tax laws governing charitable contributions.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel.


• Knowledge and experience with accrual-based and nonprofit accounting systems.


• Minimum three years’ experience in grants administration and processes


● Proven ability to work successfully with Indigenous organizations and Tribes, and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity, equity and inclusion.


• Commitment to the Network’s values of accountability, collaboration, community, stewardship and trust.


• Results oriented with superior skills in project management, organization, planning and attention to detail.


• Strong communication, written and verbal and interpersonal skills.


• Proactive, self-directed and reliable.


• High sense of integrity, honesty and ethics.


• Flexible, responsive, and collaborative work style with a strong service mentality.


• Familiarity with nonprofit funding and associated grant-making.


Part Time Grant Writer 

Development Strategy & Fundraising Leadership ● Partner with the Executive Director and leadership team to design and implement a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with TCC’s mission and strategic priorities. ● Lead the development and execution of annual fundraising plans, including foundation, government, tribal, corporate, and individual giving. ● Identify opportunities to diversify and grow revenue streams, including major gifts, planned giving, and donor engagement initiatives. ● Ensure fundraising practices align with Indigenous values, reciprocity, cultural integrity, and ethical stewardship. 

Grant Development & Management ● Oversee the full lifecycle of grant development, including prospect research, proposal development, submission, reporting, and funder stewardship. ● Maintain strong relationships with institutional funders and partners, ensuring timely communication and compliance with reporting requirements. ● Collaborate with program and finance staff to ensure proposals and reports accurately reflect program outcomes, budgets, and impact. 

Donor & Partner Relations ● Build and sustain authentic, long-term relationships with donors, funders, and philanthropic partners. ● Support and partner with the Executive Director on major donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. ● Coordinate donor engagement opportunities, including site visits, small gatherings, and relationship-building convenings. ● Ensure thoughtful, timely, and values-aligned donor stewardship across all levels of giving.

Development Systems & Operations ● Manage and maintain TCC’s donor database (CRM), ensuring accurate tracking, segmentation, reporting, and data integrity. ● Develop and refine development systems, workflows, and tools to support fundraising effectiveness and transparency. ● Work closely with the Vice President of Operations to ensure alignment between fundraising activity, financial tracking, and grant compliance. 

Communications and Public Engagement ● Leads the development and implementation of TCC’s communications strategy to strengthen visibility and engagement with Indigenous communities, funders, and the public. ● Oversee the production of TCC’s digital and print communications, including newsletters, social media, website content, and the annual report. ● Collaborate with staff, artists, and cultural partners to uplift community voices and storytelling across all communication platforms. ● Ensure consistent brand identity, messaging, and alignment with TCC’s mission and values. ● Support the design and communication of special initiatives, including public programs, campaigns, and organizational announcements. 

Leadership & Collaboration ● Serve as a member of TCC’s leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy, planning, and learning. ● Partner cross-functionally with program, operations, and leadership staff to align fundraising priorities with programmatic goals. ● Participate in Board meetings and committees, as requested, to support fundraising strategy and governance engagement. ● Supervise and mentor development staff, consultants, or contractors, fostering a collaborative and values-driven team culture.

The Cultural Conservancy 

The Cultural Conservancy (TCC) is an Indigenous-led nonprofit organization founded in 1985 and based in San Francisco, Marin, and Sonoma Counties in California. Our mission is to protect and restore Indigenous cultures, empowering Native peoples and communities to renew their ancestral lands, languages, and lifeways. Through collaborative programs in land, food, art, and cultural education, TCC works to strengthen Indigenous sovereignty, revitalize living cultural traditions, and nurture a more just and sustainable future for all. Position Overview 

The Director of Development is a senior leadership role responsible for leading and strengthening The Cultural Conservancy’s fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and development operations. Working in close partnership with the Executive Leadership and Staff, this role advances TCC’s long-term financial sustainability by cultivating diverse and values-aligned funding sources. The Director of Development builds donor/stakeholder relationships and oversees institutional and individual giving, grant strategy and management, donor stewardship, and fundraising systems. This position brings both strategic leadership and relational depth, grounded in Indigenous values, ethical philanthropy, and community accountability.

Qualifications & Attributes ● Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in nonprofit development or fundraising leadership roles. ● Demonstrated success securing institutional funding and managing donor relationships across multiple giving streams. ● Strong experience with grant strategy, proposal development, and funder reporting. ● Familiarity with donor databases and CRMs (e.g., Salesforce, EveryAction, or similar platforms). ● Strategic, organized, and systems-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines. ● Relational leadership style grounded in humility, accountability, and collaboration. ● Deep commitment to Indigenous sovereignty, cultural stewardship, and The Cultural Conservancy’s mission and values.

Director of Development 

Anyone interested should submit resumes or request a job description to Kristin Smith at kristin.smith@kituwahllc.com or at the Kituwah G3 Office in Cherokee, NC (Across the Street from Waffle House) between the hours of 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday-Friday.

Kituwah Global Government Group LLC 

The Executive Vice President (EVP) is a key enterprise leader responsible for driving operational execution, strategic growth, and federal contracting excellence across the Kituwah Global Government Group. This role oversees a diverse portfolio of federal and commercial programs, ensuring consistent, compliant, and high-performing results aligned with tribal economic development objectives. The EVP is accountable for revenue expansion, disciplined program management, operational maturity, and risk mitigation across a growing family of 8(a), small business, and commercial entities. This includes direct oversight of program operations, shared services coordination, capture and growth strategy, and long-term enterprise planning. This position mirrors EVP/COO responsibilities in major tribal government contracting organizations and requires a senior executive with demonstrated success scaling multi-entity platforms under SBA regulations and complex federal acquisition environments.

QUALIFICATIONS • Master’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Government Contracting, or a related field required. • Minimum 15+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 10+ years in federal contracting or federal services. • Experience leading a federal contracting enterprise or business unit with annual revenue typically ranging from $50M–$500M+. • Deep knowledge of SBA tribal 8(a) regulations, federal procurement processes, and multi-entity tribal corporate structures. • Demonstrated success in scaling operations, improving margins, and managing complex portfolios with multiple agencies. • Strong financial acumen, including cost accounting standards, indirect rate management, DCAA compliance, and financial forecasting. • Expertise with federal contract vehicles, including IDIQs, GWACs, Schedules, and MATOCs. • Ability to build trusted relationships with federal clients, teaming partners, and tribal governance structures. • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills. • Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance; Top Secret/SCI preferred.

Executive Vice President 

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Mother Nation

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Mother Nation

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Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

Tribal Engagement Coordinator

Indigenous Conservation Council of the Chesapeake Bay

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Indigenous Stewardship Collective

Director of Development

The Cultural Conservancy

Executive Vice President

Kituwah Global Government Group LLC

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