DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Perform legal research including extensive analysis of legal positions. Determine and apply legal principles and precedents to problems and issues. 2. Provides legal advice, counsel and assistance to the Tribal Council and departments in relation to their duties and the operation of the Tribe and its programs, projects, and services. 3. Assists Departments and Council in negotiation and drafting of contracts. 4. Assists Human Resources Department in drafting and provides legal opinions concerning personnel policies and procedures. 5. Provides legal advice related to employment issues. 6. Drafts appropriate ordinances and policies that assist in the implementation of the Tribe's selfgovernance objectives. 7. Represents the Tribe in Tribal, state, and Federal Court, and Indian Child Welfare cases as needed. 8. Provides opinions on drafts, documents, and policies, and attends meetings concerning regulatory and environmental matters. 9. Reviews and approves contracts entered into by the Tribe. 10. Prepares legal briefs, develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of a case. 11. Represents the Tribe and its entities in court and administrative hearings as assigned. 12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Yurok Tribe 

Under the general supervision of the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel (AGC) will assist the Tribal Council and Tribal Departments in the legal matters related to the business of the Tribe. The AGC completes a variety of professional assignments on behalf of the Council and departments as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel. AGC works closely with paralegals and department staff.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 1. G12: Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD, experience in either tribal, state or federal courts, is a member or good standing with the California Bar, and two years' experience in government, preferably Tribal or Yurok. 2. G13: Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD, seven years' experience in either tribal, state, or federal courts, is a member or good standing with the California Bar, and two years' experience in government, preferably Tribal or Yurok. 3. Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or become required of the position in the future. 4. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must have sufficient computer knowledge to do legal research; ability to use the Internet and e-mail correspondence. 2. No convictions for misdemeanor offenses within the last twelve (12) months, no previous felony convictions, or bar ethics violations or on-going ethical violations. 3. No findings of a breach of bar ethics. Candidate must disclose if one has occurred or is pending review. 4. Excellent interpersonal skills and communication (written and verbal) skills using professional etiquette with sensitivity to the diversity of a multi-cultural audience and with cultural sensitivity. Extensive experience with drafting, reviewing, negotiation, and analyzing contracts (e.g., construction, purchasing, governmental, employment, labor, agricultural, real estate, leases, gaming, human resources, maintenance, and environmental agreements). Experience in administrative hearings preferred. 5. Natural resources or real estate law experience preferred. 6. Indian law experience and specifically Yurok Tribe experience preferred. 7. Tribal, federal, state, or local governmental experience preferred. 8. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides advice, instruction, and guidance to subordinates on work matters. Aids in the developmental and training needs of subordinates. Additional supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the General Counsel. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening. 2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures. 3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). 4. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy. 5. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance. 6. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment temperature can fluctuate between 40-90 degrees Fahrenheit due to open doors and windows. The job will require inside and outside activities. There are many distractions, and the noise level can escalate. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. With ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Knowledge of Yurok language is preferred but not required. 

REASONING ABILITY: Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form. With ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel. Employee will have prolonged periods of standing or sitting and constant movement. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds often. 

VISION REQUIREMENTS: 1. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). 2. Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors). 3. Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships). 4. Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Associate General Counsel I/II

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Conduct regular meetings, correspondences and communications with the Tribal Council and other Tribal Departments and Programs lead staff, in order to establish and maintain program coordination in Self Governance. 2. Develop tribal position, briefing, and other papers, documents for Tribal Council as needed. 3. Coordinate and develop funding to support the staff needs of the Department. 4. Responsible for the establishment, maintenance and dissemination of all records, correspondence, and reports of the Self-Governance Office. 5. Responsible for reviewing, evaluating, analyzing and development of budget documents and information for the implementation and negotiations for the Yurok Self Governance Compacts, Contracts, and Annual Funding Agreements with the United States Government and its respective agencies. 6. Responsible for maintaining governmental relations between and among the tribes, federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, tribal government, and non-governmental organizations. 7. Provides and coordinates annual Self-Governance funding information as it relates to the Tribal/BIA, I.H.S., and non-BIA negotiations. 8. Assist in the evaluation, monitoring and interpretation of any political and legislative activities that may have potential impact on Self-Governance and recommend plans for maximizing the successful implementation of Self-Governance. 9. Research, review, evaluate, and plan options available for accessing other federal funds under the Self Governance initiative. 10. Responsible for the planning and organization of the management and budgeting of all aspects of the Self Governance initiative for the Yurok Tribal Council. 11. Assist in the preparation of Congressional documents and legislation as required for the implementation of Self Governance. 12. Other duties as assigned.

Under the general direction of the Chairperson, the Self-Governance Director will be responsible for the coordination of all activities as they relate to the planning, organization, and implementation of the Self-Governance Department.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 1. G12: Bachelor's degree in related field with six years of job specified experience. 2. G13: Bachelor's degree in related field with seven years of job specified experience. 3. Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or become required of the position in the future. 4. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Experience working with various tribal, federal, state, local and private agencies, programs, entities and individuals. 2. Ability to work with a diverse group of clientele and possess good communication and writing skills. 3. Knowledgeable about traditional and contemporary culture and history of the Yurok People. 4. Ability to balance development and preservation issues and needs. 5. Proficient in computer applications and operations. 6. Experience working in tribal governments with knowledge of government-to-government relations, tribal sovereignty, federal Indian policy; trust responsibility, treaties, and constitutions. 7. Experience with grants, contracts and compact negotiations and processes. 8. Experience in financial management, developing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting project plans and operations. 9. Ability to work independently, make decisions, maintain confidentiality, work effectively with co-workers and Council, and perform under pressure. 10. Supervisory experience. 11. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities. Plans work of subordinates based on priorities, nature of assignment. Develops work performance plans and evaluates the performance of subordinates. Provides advice, instruction, and guidance to subordinates on work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary actions and determines developmental training needs of employees with Department Director. Supervises subordinate employees including assigning and reviewing work, evaluation performance, training, taking necessary disciplinary action and making hiring and termination decisions with concurrence of Department Director. Use and promote a team approach to management and ensure accountability throughout the workplace. 

Self-Governance Director 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Perform legal research including extensive analysis of legal positions. Determine and apply legal principles and precedents to problems and issues. 2. Provides legal advice, counsel and assistance to the Tribal Council and departments in relation to their duties and the operation of the Tribe and its programs in compliance with the Constitution, laws, and policies of the Yurok Tribe. 3. Negotiate Federal and State contracts. 4. Provide opinions concerning personnel policies and procedures. 5. Provide legal advice related to employment classification and dispute resolution. 6. Drafts appropriate ordinances and policies that assist in the implementation of the Tribe’s Self-Governance objectives. 7. Represents the Tribe in Indian Child Welfare cases as needed. 8. Provides opinions on draft documents, policies and attends meetings concerning regulatory and environmental matters. 9. Reviews and approves contracts entered into by the Tribe. 10. Prepares legal briefs, develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of a case. 11. Manages all outside legal counsel. 12. Promotes Tribal sovereignty in alignment with the constitution and laws of the Yurok Tribe. 13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Yurok Tribal Council, the General Counsel will assist the Yurok Tribal Council and Tribal Departments in the legal matters related to the business of the Yurok Tribe. The General Counsel will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all activities of the Office of the Tribal Attorney. The General Counsel will ensure the efficient and economical use of the resources of the department, including budgeted funds, grant monies, personnel, facilities, and time, to accomplish short-term and long-range objectives.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 1. Juris Doctor degree required. 2. Law School graduate, licensed to practice law in the State of California and ten years practicing law as a licensed attorney. 3. Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or become required of the position in the future. 4. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Juris Doctor degree required. 2. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California. 3. Must have sufficient computer knowledge to do legal research. JOB TITLE: General Counsel JOB GRADE: 15 REPORTS TO: Yurok Tribal Chairperson STATUS: Exempt LOCATION: Klamath DEPARTMENT: Office of Tribal Attorney DIVISION: Executive Branch ALL HIRING IS SUBJECT TO THE YUROK TRIBE’S HIRING PREFERENCE SALARY RANGE: $128,843.52 - DOE Yurok Tribe Job Description YTC Approved 10/25/23 2 4. No convictions for misdemeanor offenses within the last twelve months, no previous felony convictions. 5. Highly skilled, both orally and in writing. 6. Knowledge of tribal governments, Indian law, including issues of Tribal Employment Rights, P.L. 280, selfgovernance, NAGPRA, gaming, personnel law, ICWA, etc. 7. Ability to handle conflict and maintain positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders and constituents. 8. Supervisory experience required. 9. Ability to set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and review information for legality, accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures of the tribe and all applicable laws. 10. Ability to communicate with Yurok Tribal leaders as well as state, county and federal stakeholders and partners. 11. Understanding of the complex interaction of Tribal, state, and federal legal requirements for tribes and how they relate to tribal sovereignty. 12. Must have demonstrated experience in a senior level/management position in a law firm, public or private inhouse counsel. 13. Experience working with Tribal governments is preferred. 14. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities. Plans work of subordinates based on priorities, nature of assignment. Develops work performance plans and evaluates the performance of subordinates. Provides advice, instruction, and guidance to subordinates on work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary actions and determines developmental training needs of employees with Department Director. Supervises subordinate employees including assigning and reviewing work, evaluation performance, training, taking necessary disciplinary action and making hiring and termination decisions with concurrence of Department Director. Use and promote a team approach to management and ensure accountability throughout the workplace. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening. 2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures. 3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). 4. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy. 5. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance. 6. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment temperature can fluctuate between 40-90 degrees Fahrenheit due to open doors and windows. The job will require inside and outside activities. There are many distractions, and the noise level can escalate. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. With ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Knowledge of Yurok language is preferred but not required. REASONING ABILITY: Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form. With ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

General Counsel 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Meets with the Tribal Council in regular and special meetings; provides information and/or reports regarding tribal operations, services and programs; ensures appropriate staff are in attendance; advises Tribal Council in their deliberations on planning, policies and/or laws/ordinances.
2. Track all Tribal Council directives, assign them to appropriate department leaders, and ensure timely, clear reporting of outcomes back to council. Ensure directives are clear, in writing, and have a timeline for completion.
3. Ensure that staff carry out directives and policies of the Council utilizing the appropriate chain of command.
4. Responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures approved by the Tribal Council. Provides notification to the organization of all new policies and procedures with the effective date.
5. Confers with staff and others on various operations, planning, economic development, financial and administrative matters; reviews contracts, ordinances, plans, reports, programs and procedures and provides directives/recommendation. Ensures open communication among all staff.
6. Participates in Federal, Tribal, Regional and State organizations, commissions, task forces and groups, to promote tribal programs, services and/or activities; represents the Tribe in advocating and testifying on legislation regarding American Indian related issues. Develop plans and strategies to implement and carry out specific legislative and policy directives of the Tribal Council.
7. Reviews reports, surveys and studies in order to keep abreast of information and significant findings to the Tribal Council and the organization.
8. Reviews and develops correspondence for the Chairperson and Tribal Council, drafts policy statements, positions papers, resolutions and other documents for deliberation and action by the Council when needed.
9. Per established Tribal policies and procedures, make hiring and termination decisions and takes necessary disciplinary actions as described in Personnel Policy.
10. Makes recommendation to Tribal Council regarding annual Tribal budget and long-term revenue/expenditure forecasting; reviews and works with the Chief Financial Officer on the indirect cost proposal; reviews and works with the Chief Financial Officer on annual audit. Develops budgets for Tribal Council approval and monitors expenditures.
11. Develops annual meeting agenda with Council approval and ensures attendance of appropriate staff and guests.
12. Travel as necessary.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Yurok Tribal Chairperson delegates their Chief Executive Officer responsibility for management and day-to-day operations to the Executive Director, who has the authority to carry out these responsibilities, in accordance with the direction and policies established by the Council. The Executive Director also provides directions and guidance to the Yurok Council as it carries out its governance functions.


Under guidance of the Yurok Tribal Council the incumbent is responsible for the effective and efficient administration of overall Tribal operations, including guiding Tribally owned corporations when specifically delegated, serves as the principal operating executive for implementation of the Tribal policies and legislative directives including the direct oversight of the department Directors and/or Deputy Executive Directors as well as staff in the Administration Department. The Executive Director directs and oversees the development of all Yurok Tribe programs, plans, and budgets. Incumbent will provide supervisory duties and leadership to the Yurok Tribe department Directors and/or Deputy Executive Directors in the performance of their assignments as well as issue directives designed to accomplish the goals and objectives set by Council. Provides initiative in identifying the need for action by the Yurok Tribal Council to develop or revise policies and procedures. Incumbent is accountable for achieving Council goals and objectives and for compliance with policy directions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. G15: Bachelor’s degree in related field with eight years of job-related experience.
2. Master's degree in relevant field preferred.
3. Ten years in management or administrative experience at a large organization.
4. Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or become required of the position in the future.
5. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. LEADING CHANGE: This qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the Yurok Tribe, to meet Yurok Tribe goals. Inherent to this qualification is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
A. Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision
i. Develop new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.
ii. Understands and keeps up to date on local, tribal, state and national policies and trends that affect the Yurok Tribe and shape tribal member views; is aware of the organization's impact on the external environment.
iii. Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
iv. Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
v. Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the Yurok Tribe in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
vi. Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others, acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action.


2. LEADING PEOPLE: This qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the Yurok Tribe's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this qualification is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
A. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building
i. Encourages creative tension and differences of opinions. Anticipates and takes steps to prevent counter-productive confrontations. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
ii. Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the Yurok Tribe.
iii. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
iv. Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.


3. RESULTS DRIVEN: This qualification involves the ability to meet Yurok Tribe goals and tribal member expectations. Inherent to this qualification is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
A. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility
i. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
ii. Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services is committed to continuous improvement.
iii. Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data is limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
iv. Positions the organization for future success by identifying new opportunities; builds the organization by developing or improving products or services. Takes calculated risks to accomplish organizational objectives.
v. Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
vi. Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.


4. BUSINESS JUDGMENT: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
A. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management
i. Understands the Yurok Tribe's financial processes. Administers the tribal budget. Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities.
ii. Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded; take action to address performance problems; manages a multi-sector workforce and a variety of work situations.
iii. Keeps up-to-date on technological developments. Makes effective use of technology to achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.


5. BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS: This core qualification involves the ability to build partnerships internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, tribal governments, or national organizations to achieve common goals.
A. Leadership competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
i. Develop networks and build alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
ii. Identifies the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. Perceives organizational and political reality and acts accordingly.
iii. Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.


6. TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION:
A. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing tribal programs.
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B. Demonstrated ability to work at the executive level to facilitate collaboration at the Federal, State, and local levels. Must be able to work cooperatively with diverse partners, interests, and viewpoints to achieve consensus on goals and objectives.
C. Ability to give expert programmatic and managerial leadership and to direct the work of a large group of diverse functional directors to ensure they work together effectively and efficiently. Must exhibit exceptional knowledge of supervisory and managerial practices.
D. Demonstrates understanding of the principles of Federal Indian Law, including sovereignty, the Federal Trust responsibility, Tribal-State Relations and Tribal self-determination.
E. Demonstrates ability to handle a large and growing number of programs and administrative responsibilities and effective time management.
7. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities. Plans work of subordinates based on priorities, nature of assignment. Develops work performance plans and evaluates the performance of subordinates. Provides advice, instruction, and guidance to subordinates on work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary actions and determines developmental training needs of employees with Department Director. Supervises subordinate employees including assigning and reviewing work, evaluation performance, training, taking necessary disciplinary action and making hiring and termination decisions with concurrence of Department Director. Use and promote a team approach to management and ensure accountability throughout the workplace.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy.
5. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
6. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment temperature can fluctuate between 40-90 degrees Fahrenheit due to open doors and windows. The job will require inside and outside activities. There are many distractions, and the noise level can escalate.


LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. With ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Knowledge of Yurok language is preferred but not required.


REASONING ABILITY: Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form. With ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Executive Director 

Systems Implementation and Process Building

Serve as the department's primary hands-on administrator for Paylocity, including configuration, testing, and rollout of assigned modules such as recruiting, onboarding, performance, time and labor, and learning.

Build, test, and document workflows in Paylocity in partnership with the HR Director and Information Technology.

Write and maintain written standard operating procedures for core HR processes, creating documentation where none currently exists or revising outdated processes.

Identify manual or paper-based processes and recommend practical improvements or automation.

Build and maintain HR forms, templates, checklists, and trackers.

Support employee training and communication when new systems or processes go live.

Coordinate the full recruiting cycle: intake with hiring managers, position postings, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate communications.

Post and advertise open positions in coordination with the Communications Office and within budget.

Build and maintain relationships with recruiting sources, including tribal colleges, Native professional networks, higher education job boards, and local sources.

Screen applications for minimum qualifications and route qualified candidates to hiring committees.

Administer background checks and pre-employment documentation accurately and on schedule.

Draft offer letters for HR Director review and extend approved offers.

Process appointments and terminations for adjunct instructor contracts and work-study assignments.

Prepare annual core faculty letters of intent and contracts for review and approval.

Track and report recruiting metrics, including time to fill, source of hire, and open requisition status.

Design, run, and continuously improve IAIA's new employee orientation and onboarding experience.

Prepare orientation materials, coordinate logistics, and ensure new hires complete all required documentation.

Manage Form I-9 completion and reverification in compliance with federal requirements.

Coordinate with Information Technology, Facilities, and hiring departments so new employees have what they need on day one.

Conduct thirty- and ninety-day check ins with new hires and report themes to the HR Director.

Process employee separations, including exit paperwork, systems access removal, and final documentation.

Assists the HR Director (or other organizational heads) with sensitive and highly confidential personnel matters, exercising tact and diplomacy at all times.

Serve as the first point of contact for employee benefits questions and route complex issues to the HR Director.

Administer open enrollment logistics, communications, and employee support.

Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations accurately and within carrier deadlines.

Serve as initial contact with insurance carriers and coordinate routine service issues.

Administer the notification, tracking, and reporting of FMLA eligible requests.

Monitor high vacation leave balances and notify managers and employees as needed.

Schedule monthly retirement plan consultation meetings.

Administer IAIA's compliance with the Federal Workers' Compensation Program, including incident reporting and OSHA recordkeeping and posting requirements.

Support compliance with employment regulations including COBRA, FLSA, ADA, and New Mexico unemployment insurance requirements, escalating interpretation questions to the HR Director.

Create, organize, secure, and maintain all personnel files in accordance with confidentiality standards and record retention requirements.

Respond to employment verification requests using established release of information practices.

Support the HR Director in drafting, formatting, and distributing updates to the employee handbook and HR policies.

Track policy acknowledgments and maintain version control on all HR policy documents.

Serve as IAIA's primary timekeeper, ensuring biweekly time and attendance is accurate and submitted on schedule.

Input, audit, and maintain employee master data in the HR information system.

Maintain salary records and faculty contract data.

Prepare recurring and ad hoc HR reports and data requests for the HR Director.

Process HR related invoices and billing for HR Director audit and approval.

Prepare HR content and updates for the IAIA website and submit them to the Communications Office, which owns publishing to the site. Maintain the annual holiday leave schedule.

Serve as a welcoming and knowledgeable first point of contact for employees, faculty, student, and external inquiries.

Institute of American Indian Arts 

The Human Resources Generalist builds and runs the day-to-day operations of a two-person HR department serving 100+ full-time faculty and staff, 40 to 50 adjunct faculty, and 60 to 70 work study students each semester. This position is designed for an HR professional who wants hands on ownership of real projects and broad exposure across the full HR function, and who is energized by building processes and systems where none currently exist.

The role carries two kinds of work. First, ongoing operations: recruiting coordination, onboarding, benefits support, payroll input, compliance administration, and records management. Second, and equally important, project and implementation work: building out Paylocity modules, documenting and standardizing HR processes that do not yet exist, and supporting the revision and rollout of the employee handbook and IAIA policies.

The HR Generalist works under the direction of the HR Director and is expected to take initiative, ask questions, propose improvements, and carry assignments through to completion with minimal follow up. This position supports IAIA's mission, vision, core values, and its commitment to Native preference in hiring.

*This position requires employees to work on-site at our office location.

Associate's degree and three years of progressively responsible HR experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field and two years of HR experience.

Demonstrated hands on experience in at least two of the following: recruiting coordination, onboarding, benefits administration, leave administration, or HRIS data management.

Working proficiency with an HRIS or payroll platform and with Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel.

Ability to conduct oneself with a professional, courteous, tactful, and service-oriented demeanor.

Direct experience with Paylocity, including module configuration or implementation.

Experience in higher education, tribal organizations, or nonprofit environments.

Experience with the Federal Workers' Compensation Program, or willingness to obtain Injury Compensation Specialist training within the first year.

SHRM-CP, aPHR, or PHR certification, or active progress toward certification.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Initiative and follow through. Takes ownership of assignments, works independently once given direction, and closes the loop without being chased.

Learning orientation. Actively seeks feedback, learns new systems quickly, and treats unfamiliar work as an opportunity rather than an obstacle.

Comfort with change. Works effectively in a department that is actively rebuilding its processes and helps others adapt to new ways of working.

Accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in payroll, benefits, and compliance work where errors carry real consequences.

Absolute discretion. Handles confidential employee information with integrity at all times.

Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain policies and benefits plainly to a wide range of audiences.

Organization and prioritization skills sufficient to manage ongoing operations and project work at the same time.

Sound judgment about what to decide independently and what to escalate.

Cultural awareness and respect for the perspectives, backgrounds, and practices of IAIA's Native students, faculty, and staff.

Professional, courteous, and service oriented conduct with all members of the IAIA community.

Work is performed in a typical office environment and is primarily sedentary.

Ability to sit and use a computer workstation for extended periods.

Ability to lift or maneuver items weighing up to 30 pounds.

Occasional evening or weekend work during peak recruiting, onboarding, or open enrollment periods.

This description is a general statement of the major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular or continuous basis. Other duties may be assigned.

This job description is not a contract for employment.

Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.

Human Resources Generalist 

Oversees the daily operations and affairs of the Rappahannock Tribe. Oversees directors in Tribal Administration activities. Trains and manages staff through and/or in conjunction with departmental heads.

Identify, propose, plan and execute projects, programs and policies and procedures which are socially and economically beneficial to all Rappahannock Tribal members and which meet the Chief and Tribal Council’s goals, objectives and vision.

Provides reports monthly, or as needed, to Chief and Tribal Council concerning status of all assignments, duties, projections and functions of the various programs and activities; assist in establishing program objectives and meeting deadline; preparing resolutions, contracts, budgets, reports, and other support documents as needed.

Oversees fiscal operations, including 638 contracts, budgets, grants, scheduled expenditures and requisitions, and variance analysis through and/or in conjunction with departmental heads.

In coordination with Financial Officer, prepare the Tribal Administration annual budget and subsequent modifications for presentation to the Chief and Tribal Council. Upon approval by Chief and Tribal Council, implements, monitors, and evaluates assigned department and program budgets. Assures that general programs, indirect cost proposals, and contract and grant proposals are submitted in compliance with Tribal and Federal guidelines.

Coordinates an administrative review process for all approved grants to ensure managers and directors submit financial and program reports to Federal agencies in a timely and efficient manner. Assists in negotiations of Chief and Tribal Council approved contracts, grant agreements, and contracts for services and leases.

Understands operations for various organizational structures. The Rappahannock Tribe’s structure includes the Tribal Government, the Rappahannock Tribe Foundation, and Rappahannock Enterprises, a for-profit entity. These separate legal entities work together seamlessly to fulfill the Tribe’s Mission:

To preserve Rappahannock culture, social structures, and political structures while educating the public on the rich contributions that Rappahannocks have made and continue to make to Virginia and the Nation.

Interfaces with grant agencies and Tribal management personnel to ensure programs are managed in compliance with applicable regulations and Tribal policies and operating procedures for governing personnel, finance, contracting, administrative, records, facilities, and property and take corrective action when required when issues are identified.

Lead and support efforts to identify and pursue the opportunities for the return of Tribal lands including negotiations and coordinating with legal counsel.

Performs other duties as directed by Chief and Council.

Rappahannock Tribe 

The Deputy Administrator is responsible for overall tribal management including administration, financial management, program management and land management. The Deputy Administrator works at the direction of the Chief and Tribal Council, performing the duties necessary to ensure accountability, compliance and administration of all local, state, federal and other contracted and /or grant programs. This will also entail preparing contracts, supervising and assigning tasks to staff, reviewing and revising documents, facilitate meetings, coordinating events, monitoring fiscal requirements, tracking work plan progress, preparing budgets, reports and narratives. The Deputy Administrator will be a liaison in conjunction with the Chief and Tribal Council for focusing on short and long-range goals for the Tribe. This position shall be the representative of The Rappahannock Tribe to the public, tribal membership, local, state and other federal agencies.

Deputy Administrator 

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter tailored to this announcement, as well as a résumé, writing sample, transcript, and list of at least three educational and professional references, to Alice Hall, the firm’s Office Manager, at 

Galanda Broadman, PLLC

Galanda Broadman, PLLC, an Indigenous rights firm with seven lawyers and offices in Seattle and Yakima, Washington, and Bend, Oregon, seeks to add an experienced litigation associate to its growing practice in the firm’s Seattle office.


Galanda Broadman is an Indigenous owned firm dedicated to advancing Tribal legal rights and business interests. The firm represents Tribal governments, businesses, and citizens in critical litigation, business and regulatory matters, especially in the areas of Treaty rights, tribal sovereignty, land rights, cultural property protection, taxation, commerce, gaming, and serious/catastrophic personal injury or wrongful death.


The firm seeks an attorney who is deeply committed to representing Tribal interests, is state bar licensed, preferably in Washington State, and has civil litigation or judicial clerk experience. A senior litigation associate should have at least five years of experience. An associate should have at least two years of experience handling all aspects of litigation.


Proven motion experience and the ability to self-direct are critical. Attention to detail in writing and research skills; critical and audacious thinking; strong oral advocacy; work ethic; ability to work remotely and independently; tenacity; and sound ethics are required.

Tribal Litigation Associate Attorney 

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