To Apply Please send resume to info@tallgrassinstitute.org with the subject “Market Strategies Engagement Manager.” In the email body, please include a maximum of two paragraphs outlining your interest in the position. Applications received before January 19, 2026 will receive priority consideration, with interviews to be scheduled in early February. Interviewees may be asked to provide a writing sample.

 ● Cultivating and maintaining positive and trust-based relationships with Indigenous partners ○ Centering Indigenous Peoples’ self-determination and the values of respect and reciprocity to foster an environment of mutual trust and collaboration  ○ Attending meetings and maintaining close communication with Indigenous leaders and communities, coalitions, and other partners to identify priorities and advance work ○ In line with strategy and resources, travel to relevant meetings, conferences, and forums to meet with partners and advance the work ● Maintaining expertise on market-based strategies to support partner priorities including shareholder advocacy, corporate engagement, and standard setting ○ Staying up to date on related trends to inform strategy (for example - rule changes with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), updates to the International Finance Corporation’s Sustainability Framework, and trends in shareholder proposals at annual general meetings) ● Collaborating across the Tallgrass Institute team to integrate additional expertise and support into projects ● Evaluating the landscape in line with partner priorities to identify strategic market-based advocacy opportunities, and working with partners to develop implementation plans ● Providing technical assistance to partners as they implement identified strategy ○ Completing research/tracking information on identified companies and other related entities ○ Providing preparatory and strategic support for partners prior to specific engagements, including writing briefs and talking points ○ Leveraging Tallgrass’ network of investors to open pathways for Indigenous-led initiatives, including facilitating Indigenous participation in shareholder advocacy and other corporate accountability mechanisms ● Managing broader market-based engagements not tied to specific partner projects ○ Identifying opportunities opportunities for engagement in line with strategy and capacity ○ Providing thorough research and analysis to inform strategy and producing written materials ○ Attending and participating in engagement meetings

Tallgrass Institute 

The Market Strategies Engagement Manager serves as a subject matter expert on market-based strategies such as shareholder advocacy, corporate engagement, and standard setting, and supports the work by building relationships with Indigenous Peoples, leaders, and communities to identify and implement market-based strategies to further their self-determined priorities. This role primarily works with partners to set and initiate related strategy; in more limited instances they may work with a partner or coalition to set and implement related strategy across the lifespan of a larger campaign. This role also collaborates with other Tallgrass Institute staff to manage market-based engagements not tied to specific partner projects.

● Undergraduate degree ● 5 years of related experience ● Familiarity and experience working with Indigenous Peoples, their governance institutions, and/or organizations with demonstrable positive outcomes ● Experience and excellence in written and oral communication for different audiences ● Client-centered focus and approach to work ● Willingness to travel ○ Based on funding, needs, and strategy, the Market Strategies Engagement Manager can expect to travel 5-10 times per year. Tallgrass Institute is committed to promoting a balanced travel schedule for staff; staff should discuss needs, preferences, and opportunities with their supervisor. Preferred Qualifications ● Degree in law, human rights, public policy, or similar field Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ● Knowledge: ○ Understanding and familiarity with Indigenous Peoples’ rights frameworks, tribal governance, and Indigenous Peoples advocacy ecosystem ○ Deep understanding of market-based advocacy tools and mechanisms such as shareholder 2 engagement, proxy voting, corporate dialogues, and responsible investor frameworks ○ Knowledge of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics, reporting frameworks (such as GRI, SASB, and ISSB) and standard-setting processes that influence corporate behavior. ○ Awareness of U.S. SEC rules and trends in shareholder proposal policies that shape advocacy opportunities. ○ Understanding of Indigenous Peoples’ rights and rights frameworks such as the UNDRIP, ILO 169 and relevant international norms ● 

Skills: ○ Ability to build and maintain trusting and authentic relationships with partners ○ Skilled at interpreting corporate disclosures and updates to inform actionable advocacy strategies ○ Strong written and verbal communication skills ○ Ability to gather, assess, and synthesize information to inform partners and set strategy ○ Skilled collaborator with the ability to maneuver work across multiple partners ○ Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and partner relationships ○ General computer literacy skills including proficiency with Google Workspace ● 

Abilities: ○ Ability to work effectively both collaboratively as part of multiple teams and autonomously, and to seek support and direction as appropriate ○ Ability to work effectively in an all-remote team environment, including working independently, managing time, adhering to deadlines, and communicating effectively ○ Ability to display initiative and introduce innovations to accelerate progress toward strategic vision and mission ○ Willingness to learn new things

Market Strategies Engagement Manager 

The Senior Director of Advancement will have the following primary responsibilities:
Advancement Operations
• Lead the day-to-day execution of the fundraising plan.
• Supervise and support the Advancement team.
• Work to create goals, work plans, and engagement opportunities for the Advancement team in support of overall organizational goals.
• Ensure team members deliver on their functions (data, grants, donor moves).
• Coordinate with programs and communications for donor materials, events, and cultivation.
• Serve as liaison with the Advancement Committee of the Board.
• Learn and understand NACF values and Native approaches to arts and cultures, including strategies on social, environmental, and cultural liberation, and philosophies around giving and receiving that intersect with fundraising.
Development & Donor Engagement
• With fundraising consultants, develop and implement a short-term and long-term fundraising plan.
• Analyze donor data and develop inclusive strategies for engagement.
• Represent NACF at donor meetings, events, and other public engagements.
• Develop personalized donor experiences and steward relationships that deepen engagement with NACF.


Native Arts and Culture Foundation 

The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) is a Native-led national organization dedicated to promoting the revitalization, appreciation, and perpetuation of indigenous arts and cultures. Our mission is to advance equity and cultural knowledge, focusing on the power of arts and collaboration to strengthen Native communities and promote positive social change with American Indians, Native Hawaiians, and Alaska Native people in the United States. Through our program initiatives, NACF supports Native artists, culture bearers, and projects that are focused on environmental, cultural, and social change. We support artists to create new work, develop their arts practice, and produce projects in collaboration with communities. Support includes financial resources, artist training, and professional development, presenting and promoting artist work, and project management. NACF will continue with community engagement across the continental 48 states, Alaska and Hawaii as it pertains to raising the visibility and availability of Native resources and knowledge to address cultural equity and help strengthen Indigenous communities, arts, and cultures.


Located in the Pacific Northwest, an area known for its rich Native traditions and dedication to artistic endeavors, NACF is based Portland, Oregon.
POSITION OVERVIEWThe Senior Director of Advancement will be responsible for administrative oversight, team management, and execution of the fundraising plan. The Senior Development Director will carry a donor portfolio, manage team members with varied work styles, and ensure cohesion and stability in the Advancement department. This position will also serve as liaison to the Advancement Committee of the Board and collaborate cross-departmentally to align Advancement efforts with organizational needs. This position has three direct reports, including a Database/Systems Manager, a Foundation Grants Manager, and an Advancement Manager.


QUALIFICATIONS
• 3+ years of experience managing a team; preferably in a hybrid environment.
• 5+ years of fundraising experience in a social justice, arts, or culture-related environment, with an emphasis on individual donor strategies.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent educational and work experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of donor segmentation and personalized cultivation strategies, particularly at major-gift levels.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and execute fundraising plans.
• Proven success managing diverse teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a high degree of creativity.
• Ability to interface with the public and connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite or equivalent software and fundraising software.
Desired Qualifications
• Cultural competence, specifically knowledge and understanding of Native peoples and Tribes.
• An arts and culture background.

Primary office hours are flexible Monday through Friday between 8am to 6pm, depending upon meetings; work on evenings and weekends may be required as a function of this salaried position. Travel may be required and may include weekends. The office is located in SE Portland, Oregon.

This is a hybrid position that includes working remotely and working in person at the Portland, Oregon location. The estimate of in-office time is 2-3 times a week. Will attend regular virtual and/or in-person meetings with staff and/or other stakeholders as needed in Portland, OR offices.
Equipment UsePersonal computers, standard office equipment, and tools.

Duties require the use of considerable initiative and judgment. Requires working under minimal supervision and direction. Requires working under multiple deadlines and pressure. Requires good communication skills; verbal, oral, and written with supervisor, co-workers, and artists. At times, may require dealing with difficult people or situations effectively. Requires supervision of work and training of staff; establishes and maintains cooperative and productive work relationships; must be a team player.


Senior Director of Advancement 

For more information, confidential inquiries, or to submit a nomination, please contact:

Sandy Caldwell, Ed.D.
ACCT Search Consultant
(307) 389-4193 (m)


Grow enrollment, particularly of full-time and non-traditional student enrollment; improve retention and completion; develop a completion and/or transfer plan and provide academic and workforce offerings to best serve all students throughout the LLBO and beyond. Expand articulation and transfer agreements to more MN baccalaureate degree-granting institutions, with an emphasis on those that are more culturally sensitive to Indigenous students.

Strategically build workforce and retraining programs to drive regional economic and demographic transitions. This includes maintaining cultural integrity by embedding the Seven Grandfather Teachings in all offerings and expanding access to high-quality education.

Cultivate robust relationships with K-12 and Tribal schools, communities, regional higher education institutions, and Tribal leadership to ensure cultural responsiveness across all engagements.

Provides transparent, accountable, and Anishinaabe-values-driven leadership, championing students and community. This involves directing and delegating the successful HLC Accreditation Visit in May 2027, leading the implementation of the strategic plan through shared governance, and ensuring organizational accountability and professional standards. The role also ensures data-informed, culturally aware decision-making and drives the development of long-term campus capital projects and technology integration.

Collaborate with faculty and staff to build a financially resilient institution and a culture of fiscal responsibility. Address funding challenges through strategic advocacy and partnership with the Board of Trustees, government agencies, and legislators.

Leech Lake Tribal College 

The Leech Lake Tribal College (LLTC) is an accredited, two-year, degree-granting institution. Offering transfer and career/technical degrees, with signature programs focused on Indigenous Sciences and Technology, Education, Indigenous Leadership, and Ojibwemowin. The college boasts active on-campus classes and student life as well as a robust distance education program. The LLTC campus is located in Cass Lake, MN, within the boundaries of the Leech Lake Nation.The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe established Leech Lake Tribal College by Tribal Resolution in July 1990.

Commitment to the Mission of LLTC is foremost in all things: Leech Lake Tribal College provides quality higher education grounded in Anishinaabe values.

The LLTC Vision upholds how we operate: To be recognized as a center of academic excellence that advances the Anishinaabe worldview and empowers life-long learners who are fully engaged citizens, stewards and leaders.

The LLTC Philosophy is embedded in all areas of the college: We observe and value the seven grandfather teachings: Zoongide’ewin (Courage), Nibwaakaawin (Wisdom), Gwayakwaadiziwin (Honesty), Zaagi’idiwin (Love), Manaaji’idiwin (Respect), Inendizowin (Humility), Debwewin (Truth). Our Philosophy - Leech Lake Tribal College.Following the Tribal Resolution to create LLTC, courses were offered for two years in extension from the University of Minnesota at Duluth, Bemidji State University, Itasca and Brainerd Community Colleges. The college had its first graduate of the Associate of Arts program in Anishinaabe Language and Culture in the spring of 1993. In 1994, the college was accorded status as a Land Grant Institution by the United States Congress. Also in 1994, seventeen graduates completed their Associate of Arts degrees and Associate of Applied Science degrees. By the spring of 1995, the number of graduates had increased to twenty-four. The college moved classrooms and administration to the former Cass Lake High School building in the fall of 1994, resulting in an increased student enrollment of 196. These students were enrolled in two-year Associate of Arts transfer degree programs, or in two-year technical programs leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree, or in one-year vocational programs. The Leech Lake Tribal College (LLTC) includes approximately 60 faculty, staff, administrators, and about 150-200 students. Most of our students come from the Leech Lake Reservation. LLTC was accredited as a post-secondary Vocational School in 1993 and later awarded candidacy status with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association in 2002 for its associate degree programs and continued candidacy in 2004. Full accreditation status was granted on September 26, 2006, for the maximum initial accreditation period of five years. For more information, see LLTC Accreditation - Leech Lake Tribal College.

Leech Lake Tribal College is seeking visionary educational leader who fosters community both inside and outside the college, especially with tribal communities and institutions, but also those entities that enrich the college and its students. The president will serve as the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the total operation of the college reporting to its Board of Trustees. The President has full authority to administer and manage day-to-day operations of the college including delegations as appropriate. As such the President shall exercise broad discretionary powers within the policies and regulations. The President will participate in policy-making in partnership with the Board of Trustees.

Possesses a strong working knowledge of Anishinaabe/Indigenous nationhoods (land base, governance, history) and a deep sensitivity to Anishinaabe cultural protocols, which directly informs and supports the Mission, Values, Philosophy, and academic programs of LLTC.

Working knowledge of academic leadership encompassing program and curriculum development, essential student support services, and strategies for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This expertise includes practical experience in providing oversight for regional/institutional and programmatic accreditation.

A student-centered leader who actively cultivates diverse, creative, and strategically aligns educational and training partnerships to effectively meet the evolving business, industry, and employment needs of the region.

Working knowledge of complex budgeting processes, including methods for managing limited funding constraints, securing alternative funding, and implementing existing budgeting frameworks.

Understands the critical function of technology in rural service delivery and is committed to leveraging it to enhance student access to education.

A politically astute and engaging leader committed to shared governance, collaborating effectively across all campus constituencies and with the governing board (Board of Trustees). Experienced in strategic planning and board partnership to drive institutional success. Skilled in working effectively with external political entities, including local government, state and federal legislatures.

Master’s degree with a Doctoral degree preferred from an accredited institution.

Extensive higher education administrative experience in positions of increasing responsibility with at least three years in senior-level administration.

Teaching experience or student services experience at the post-secondary level. 

Must possess (or ability to obtain if relocating from out of state) and maintain a valid Minnesota driver’s license and current auto insurance.

Must pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background checks.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified American Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25 U.S.C. § 472).


President

Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy that drives awareness, engagement, and sales across store, e-commerce, wholesale and digital platforms.

Align marketing initiatives with business goals, creative direction, and cultural mission for product launches and on-going business growth.

Define KPIs and continuously evaluate campaign effectiveness and ROI, incorporate industry best practices.

Ideate new strategies for customer acquisition, engagement and revenue generation.

Lead, mentor, and manage marketing staff to foster collaboration, quality, creativity, and accountability.

Manage external agencies, vendors, and contractors, ensuring alignment with brand standards, quality expectations, and timelines.

Balance internal and external resources to meet strategic priorities.

Own the process for all visual content production (photo and video shoots), managing scheduling, logistics, site, contractors, and budgets.

Collaborate closely with the Creative Director to ensure cohesive storytelling and consistent brand identity across all touchpoints.

Maintain strong visual and voice standards in all marketing outputs.

Own creation of marketing assets for in-person events and other business uses.

Public Relations, Media & Brand Representation

Create and maintain brand press kits to ensure consistent external representation of the brand’s visual and voice standards.

Develop and grow press and media contact lists; manage ongoing relationships with journalists, influencers, and media partners.

Serve as the primary point of contact for all external engagement requests, including press, media, film, television, and documentary inquiries, ensuring all collaborations align with brand values and represent the company and its tribal owners with integrity and respect.

Lead events for the brand, in conjunction with the cross functional team to present the brand positively

Proactively seek and manage opportunities that uplift the brand, the artists, the company’s tribal owners, and the communities they represent.

Oversee maintenance and updates of the company website, ensuring brand consistency, functionality, and accuracy from home to product pages, artist and company information, all through to the customer checkout process.

Manage and maintain online listings and brand information (Google Business, Yelp, social media platforms, and directories) to ensure accurate store locations, hours, and offerings.

Lead SEO, SEM, and digital content strategies to enhance online engagement and visibility.

Create and implement a holistic Social Media strategy to create opportunities across all channels of business

Cultural Stewardship & Community Engagement

Ensure all marketing communications honor and accurately represent Eighth Generation’s values, mission and standards.

Lead the company’s Inspired Natives Scholarship Award process, in conjunction with the business development team.

Facilitate the management of the blanket design contest, in conjunction with the creative team.

Collaborate with artists and cross-functional team members to ensure authentic representation.

Support initiatives and partnerships that strengthen connections between the brand and the wider community.

Eighth Generation 

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field

5+ years of progressive marketing experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role within retail, lifestyle, or art-based industries.

Proven experience managing direct reports, contractors, and vendors.

Strong background in multi-channel marketing, public relations, and digital growth strategies.

Experience managing website content, press kits, and online brand presence.

Act as primary owner for website maintenance for product, content and design.

Excellent communication, leadership, collaboration and organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability to engage press and media partners professionally and strategically.

Cultural awareness and sensitivity required; knowledge of Native American and/ or First Nations issues and previous experience working in Indian Country preferred

Senior Marketing Manager 

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicant materials will include a faculty application, cover letter, CV/Resume, unofficial transcripts, and a teaching philosophy. Contact Information: Sarah Carlson - Chair, sarahcar@nmu.edu

Brief Statement of Duties: The Northern Michigan University (NMU) Center for Native American Studies seeks applicants for a Tenure Track faculty position in Native American Studies. We invite applicants to join our longstanding and vibrant Native American Studies Program for a tenure-earning Assistant Professor position. Odewining (the place of the heart), or the Center for Native American Studies, is part of Northern Michigan University, which resides on the ancestral homelands of the Anishinaabe Three Fires Communities, in gichi-namebini ziibi (Marquette, Michigan). The mission of the Center for Native American Studies is to offer a holistic curriculum rooted in Native American themes that challenges students to think critically and communicate effectively about Indigenous issues. It emphasizes Great Lakes Indigenous perspectives, stimulates further respectful inquiry about Indigenous people, and provides active learning and service learning opportunities that strengthen student engagement, interaction, and reciprocity with Indigenous communities. Successful candidates for this generalist Assistant Professor position must be able to teach a range of existing introductory and advanced courses in Native American Studies, in addition to courses in their area of specialization. Assigned responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester, professional development and scholarship, and departmental and university service. This is a campus-based position. This position is not currently available for sponsorship.

Northern Michigan University 

Minimum Qualifications Required Education: Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree Discipline/Degree Area: Native American Studies Required Specialized Training/Certifications: An earned doctorate in Native American Studies or related discipline, or other related terminal degree Required Minimum Work Experience: None Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: • Demonstrated capacity for scholarship and/or practice grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing. • Evidence of culturally sustaining teaching ability or teaching potential with a commitment to Indigenous pedagogies in diverse contexts. • Proficiency, or the willingness to become proficient, in utilizing digital instructional technologies, including synchronous and asynchronous instruction methods. • A commitment to participate in and advocate for program development, curricular innovations, and continued growth of the Native American Studies programming, demonstrated through culturally sensitive programming and/or curriculum development. • A commitment to reciprocal relationships through mentorship and community engagement. • Dedication to working with a diverse interdisciplinary student population. • Evidence of ethical engagement and collaboration with Indigenous communities, organizations, and/or institutions. • A willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaborations, and support reciprocal academic and community-centered innovations. Additional Desirable Qualifications: • Demonstrated scholarship centering around Indigenous methodologies, including Anishinaabe-specific knowledge and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK); • Experience teaching in tribal colleges, tribal communities or Native American or First Nations Studies programs. • Demonstrated ability to draw upon the Great Lakes region's unique Anishinaabe cultural heritage through scholarship, teaching, and/or community engagement. • Lived experience in Native communities and a demonstrated commitment to social, racial, environmental, and economic justice.

Center for Native American Studies/Assistant Professor, Tenure Track 

Applications must include the following in a single PDF:
● Cover letter (no more than 1 page) answering the following questions:
○ Why are you interested in this position?
○ What values or lived experiences do you have that connect to our mission?
○ What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
● Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
● Three professional references with titles, emails, phone numbers, and relationship to you.

Healing: Community and Internal Staff Work (50%) ● Under the supervision of the Director of Indigenous Mindfulness to coordinator will support program goals and grant requirements including: ○ Coordinating activities, events, and outreach related to programming. ○ Assist with the preparation and collection of materials related to reporting on grant progress. ○ Assist with fundraising for healing programming. ○ Assist in overseeing and implementing grant deliverables. Build community relationships to find, develop, and maintain partnerships with leading Native cultural, political, and healing organizations. ● Work closely with community partners and internal NABS team members to plan and execute various community healing events (ex: regional healing circles, Orange Shirt Day Events, DIW Yearly Elders Day). ● Serve as an enthusiastic advocate for the Coalition in the community by promoting its resources, programs, and services via sustained outreach activities. ● Engage and support members who are Boarding School Survivors and Descendants. ● Provide outreach and logistical support for NABS sponsored community events and gatherings. ● Incorporate trauma-informed care philosophy, practices and strategies in all activities. ● Coordinate talking circles both in-person and virtually for boarding school survivors and/or descendants. ● Assemble and coordinate materials to be sent out by mail and electronic correspondence to boarding school survivors. 

Oral History Project Work (50%) ● Pack and send care packages to all interviewed Boarding School Survivors who participate in the Oral History Project following their interviews. ● Maintain and oversee the inventory related to the projects activities and keep the project team up to date on supply needs and the need for ordering materials. ● As needed, travel to a new state monthly, staying on site for one week to assist with documenting the oral histories of survivors of Indian boarding schools. When on site: ○ Work closely with project team members to reach out to and identify survivors and invite them to share their experiences. ○ Create respectful and safe interview environments. ○ Explain the goals of the project with project participants. ● Collaborate with team members to process content, compile, and preserve information. ● Ensure all protocols are followed. ● Participate in project evaluation to improve processes and outcomes. ● Assist with outreach to regional partners to build a therapeutic/healing support network to share with survivors.

The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition 

POSITION SUMMARY The Healing Programs Coordinator is responsible for supporting and implementing programming centered on healing for Boarding School Survivors and Staff. This position reports directly to the Director of Indigenous Mindfulness and works closely with them to fulfill various grant-related activities and assist with the completion and management of grant deliverables. This position will also work closely with other departments (Digital Archives, Research and Education, Policy, Development and Oral History Project) to collaborate and provide support with healing-related program needs.

What you Bring Must-Haves ● Knowledge of the American Indian and Alaskan Native boarding school history, legacy, and impacts. ● Familiarity with and work experience in Native American communities. ● Must demonstrate respect for all cultural and spiritual protocols within various tribal communities. ● Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills. ● Excellent self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence with a deep respect for individuals, groups, and their stories. 2525 E. Franklin Ave. Ste. 150, Minneapolis, MN 55406 | 612.354.7700 | info@nabshc.org | boardingschoolhealing.org ● Proficient computer skills, mastery of MS Office, and Adobe Pro. ● Commitment to social change and justice for boarding school survivors and descendants. ● Strong emotional regulation - the stories collected range in levels of privacy, sensitivity, trauma, graphic and potentially trauma inducing content. ● Occasional nights and weekend work may be needed. ● Experience working remotely with proven time management skills and the ability to work independently as well as with a diverse team. Nice-to-Haves ● A bachelor’s degree in a related field. ● Background in one or more of the following areas: Counseling, Social Work, Addiction, Peer Recovery support, Community based healing programming. ● Technical writing experience. ● Experience working with multiple ages and generations, especially engaging elders in community and conversation. ● Familiarity with trauma-informed care, healing practices. ● Experience with project management or research software, such as Salesforce, Basecamp, Otter.ai, and other. WORK ENVIRONMENT ● This position is 40 hours a week with heavy computer use and in-person support where needed. ● As needed, travel for the Oral History Project one week per month to different sites across the country.

Healing Programs Coordinator 

A thoughtful, approachable, and values driven leader:

Who centers Indigenous ways of knowing and values

Who understands and prioritizes shared leadership

Who has knowledge and experience working with Tribes throughout Utah and the Great Basin Region

Who works from a trauma informed lens and promotes self-care and balance for all staff

Who demonstrates effective conflict resolution skills, including collaborative problem-solving

Who leads with trust and empowers staff by fostering autonomy and initiative

Who values shared learning and feedback by being approachable and having an authentic open-door policy

The successful candidate for Executive Director will:

Collaborate with the Board to ensure financial and other organizational accountability

Work with the Management Team to lead the organization

Supervise, support, and assist staff reporting directly to the Executive Director: Finance Manager, Programs Director, and Grants Manager

Fulfill administrative tasks and otherwise attend to day to day tasks as needed within the organization

Begin the process of information capture and analysis for the development of a strategic plan, drawing on input from the Board, management team, and staff

Develop and maintain organizational policies and procedures using a trauma informed lens

Cultivate and maintain relationships with leadership from Utahs eight tribal nations and others in the Great Basin Region

Work with staff to develop and sustain working relationships with tribal DV/SA programs and Native serving programs working with DV/SA survivors

Attend state/tribal/federal policy meetings, participate in and advocate for Native survivors at state/federal workgroups and taskforce meeting, and participate in community level meetings

Collaborate with the Board to oversee and participate in fundraising efforts, including grant writing, donor relations, and fundraising activities

Restoring Ancestral Winds 

 committed to ending gender-based violence. The successful candidate will be familiar with working alongside tribal communities, understand the dynamics of sexual and domestic violence, and possess experience leading complex community-based organizations.

The ideal candidate will bring an understanding of 

nonprofit budgeting, administration, and strategic leadership

 grounded in trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices.

 of senior level professional, educational, and/or lived experience that demonstrates knowledge and ability in the following areas:

Experience with domestic and sexual violence advocacy, trauma-informed care, and developing survivor-centered policies and procedures.

Demonstrated success in influencing or advancing policies and systems change that improve outcomes for Native survivors and tribal communities.

Proficiency in using technology and software such as Apple systems, iOS, and Microsoft 365, or a willingness and initiative to learn.

Nonprofit management experience, including:

Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations, write reports, and communicate effectively with funders, partners, and donors.

Extensive experience leading teams, supervising staff, and fostering collaborative, inclusive work environments.

Preferred qualification: applicant will hold a bachelors degree in nonprofit management, public administration or related field.

This position will work in an office setting with some remote work.

Must be able to work outside of normal working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Travel in and out of state. Use of personal vehicle for in-state travel is required, must possess a valid drivers license and proof of auto insurance.

Will occasionally require lifting of heavy materials and equipment up to 25 pounds.

Executive Director 

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

The business or organization is a member of NCAI in good standing.

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