
Council Support
 Coordinate Tribal Council meeting agendas.
 Prepare, distribute, and maintain official meeting minutes.
 Track action items and Council directives.
 Provides written notification to Tribal Council Member when written and verbal correspondence requires their attention and maintain record of incoming and outgoing correspondence pertaining to Tribal Council.
 Responsible for supporting the communications, preparation, agenda and minutes for the Tribal Council, committees, boards, commissions, and ad hoc meetings as assigned.
 Draft correspondence on behalf of the Tribal Council as directed.


Administrative &  Executive Support
 Maintain and coordinate Tribal Council calendars.
 Coordinate, schedule and attend meetings (Business, Regular, General Council, Special, Public Hearing, etc.), travel, and appointments.
 Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials.
 Assist with travel arrangements, including itineraries and documentation.
 Track Tribal Council expenses and process invoices.
 Ensures donation requests are received, logged, tracked, and routed in accordance with Tribal policies and procedures.
 Reconcile Council credit card statements and prepare budget summaries.

Communications & Representation
 Serve as a professional representative of the Tribal Council.
 Screen and prioritize calls, correspondence, and inquiries.
 Respond to complaints and inquiries as assigned.
 Provide on-site executive assistant support for trips, meetings, and ceremonial events.
 Coordinate and support Tribal Council events and logistics.


Confidentiality & Professional Judgment
 Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all Tribal business.
 Exercise sound judgment and discretion.
 Manage competing priorities and deadlines in a high-paced environment.


Additional Responsibilities
 Provide backup support for front desk and administrative team as needed.
 Participate in training and demonstrate proficiency in meeting minute-taking and executive administrative support functions within ninety (90) days of hire.
 Must have strong writing, typing, editing, proofreading, layout and design skills.
 Serve as a professional representative of the Tribal Council at all times and uphold confidentiality by refraining from sharing, posting, or distributing any information, in any manner, without the express written
consent of the Tribal Council.
 Shall maintain a clean and orderly Tribal Council Conference Room/Tribal Chambers and kitchen including taking inventory and ordering supplies on a weekly or as needed basis.
 Assists with the organization and updates of the Tribal Council Drive (internal server), Tribal Members portal on the Tribe's Website for effective and efficient information sharing and document retention.
 Coordinates Tribal Council to tribal community communications (i.e., flowers, recognition of tribal member, and events).
 Must be proficient in project management software.
 Must have record management experience and knowledge of digital archiving utilizing multiple digital platforms.
 Must conduct business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with tribal members, visitors, co-workers and others.
 Must have excellent organizational skills.
 Other duties as assigned by the Tribal Council.


Supervisory Responsibilities
 Provides direct supervision and oversight of the Committee Coordinator, including task coordination, work prioritization, performance guidance, and accountability.

Bishop Paiute Tribe 

The Executive Assistant (EA) to Tribal Council serves at the discretion of the Bishop Paiute Tribal Council. The Executive Assistant serves the full Tribal Council administratively but reports to the Chairman for supervision.
The EA provides high-level administrative support to the Tribal Council Office Manager and the Tribal Council with the expectation of maintaining utmost confidentiality and records management. Responsible for assisting
and supporting through the coordination of meetings, travel arrangements, annual strategic planning sessions, and distributing information from the Tribal Council to Tribal Members and staff. The Executive Assistant performs a wide variety of administrative functions answers the telephone, drafts correspondence, drafts agenda and minutes for the Tribal Council, provides oversight of draft agenda and minutes for Committee meetings as directed and coordinates travel for the Tribal Council.

Education and Experience:
 Associate’s degree in business, public administration, or a related field; a combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the degree.
 A minimum of four (4) years of experience in an executive assistant or comparable role is required; additional experience is highly preferred. Must be proficient with a number of computer systems to include Microsoft Suite.


Other Requirements:
 Must have and maintain a valid California Drivers’ License and be insurable by the Tribe’s existing automobile insurance policy.
 Must have the ability to work with people from diverse cultures, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds and possess a basic knowledge of Native American communities and always maintain cultural sensitivity.
 Must comply with the Bishop Paiute Tribe’s organizational policies.

Executive Assistant to Tribal Council 

CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Human Resources Dept. Attn: Recruiter PO Box 17779 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 Phone: 480-789-7138 or 480-789-7199 Fax: 480-816-0419 Email: recruiter@ftmcdowell.org

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Performs a full range of fire suppression activities at the fire scene, including deploying and/or connecting hose, wearing of self contained breathing apparatus, directing water streams, raising/climbing ladders, and utilizing equipment, such as pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools; operates a variety of emergency assistance equipment. • Performs a variety of emergency medical pre-hospital activities at fire, accident, or other emergency scenes; administers emergency care, at the Emergency Me • dical Technician level. • Performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance, and minor repair tasks necessary to keep the fire station and related equipment clean, stored properly, and fully functional. • Performs training activities to maintain/improve fire suppression/emergency medical skills/physical conditioning. • Checks personal fire suppression gear, protective clothing, and related equipment to ensure that it is clean and fully functional. • Checks tools, equipment, supplies, and materials assigned to vehicles used to suppress fires/respond to emergency services calls to ensure that vehicles contain all required tools, equipment, supplies, and materials and that everything is clean and fully functional. • Responds to non-emergency calls by performing public assistance, support of community activities, snake removals, bee swarm control, smoke detector maintenance, and other types of support. • Subject to hazards. Working in limited visibility, proximity to electrical currents, and moving mechanical parts and equipment, exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, fumes, odors, mists, dusts, gases or poor ventilation. Position is subject to all environmental conditions indoors and outdoors. Position is required to wear self-contained breathing apparatus to complete portions of the job essential functions. • And other additional duties as assigned.

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 

Under general supervision, responds to emergency service calls, including fire, accident, medical emergency, and/or rescue situations to protect life and property, specializing in performing responsible Advanced Life Support emergency medical care including the transport of sick and injured patients to definitive care facilities. Drives, operates and performs routine maintenance on various fire apparatus. Operates and maintains medical equipment. Performs physically hazardous and mentally stressful tasks under adverse conditions. Participates in the fire safety inspections; training, fire station and equipment maintenance, public education programs, and other public safety programs or programs or projects as may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: • Knowledge of emergency care, CPR, and other basic and advanced emergency medical assistance techniques. • Knowledge of regulatory, operational and administrative medical references. • Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, cardiology and pharmacology. • Knowledge of medical communication terminology. • Knowledge of infection control requirements and guidelines, and disease and injury profiles and presentation. • Knowledge of fire suppression principles, methods, techniques, and practices. • Knowledge of purpose/use of various tools, equipment, and apparatus used in fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical assistance activities. • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with business owners/managers, other Fire Department and medical control staff, co-workers and the general public. • Skill in following complex oral and written instructions, procedures, and guidelines. • Skill in applying basic and advanced level emergency medical care. • Skill in communicating using standard telephone and two-way radio equipment. • Skill in safely and effectively operating a full range of fire suppression/emergency response apparatus and equipment. • Skill in writing clear, accurate and complete medical reports. • Skill in performing prolonged manual work under adverse conditions. QUALIFICATIONS: 1) High school diploma or GED Certification; 2) College Level courses in Fire Science, Public Management Public Administration, Business or related; 3) Current AZ driver’s license and meet FMYN insurance standards; 4) Must pass in-depth background check which includes fingerprinting; 5) Must provide proof of current successful CPAT within the last six months; 6) Must be willing to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, as required; 7) Possess IFSAC/ProBoard/DOD/State of Arizona Firefighter I and II Certification; 8) Possess IFSAC/ProBoard/DOD/State Hazardous Materials First Responder Certification; 9) Possess National Registry Paramedic Certification; 10) Possess or ability to obtain NWCG Wild land Firefighter Certification. 11) Must successfully pass an NFPA pre-employment medical physical

Firefighter-Paramedic

Email cover letter, resume’ and three references to: ted.wright@bishoppaiute.org

Essential Duties: 1. Assists with the development and implementation of a strategic plan to maintain capacity to deliver services that result in a positive and appropriate outcome for Tribe. 2. Assists with the implementation and communication of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, programming, and public relations in accordance with strategic plan and applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and regulatory agencies. 3. Supervises assigned Directors/Managers and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. 4. Increases staff effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, and disciplining assigned employees; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising performance, and job results; developing a climate for offering information and opinions; addressing complaints and resolving problems; integrating functional objectives; providing and participating in educational opportunities. 5. Contributes to organizational effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and goals that must be addressed; assisting with provision of information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; assisting with modification of program objectives and activities to maximize resource allocation. 6. Assists with review of activity and financial reports. 7. Assists with preparation of reports on the status, activities, and plans for current and future operations. 8. Ensures fulfillment of contractual program obligations. 9. Provides executive and technical assistance to the CEO, Directors, and Tribal Council. 10. Serves as a member of the executive management team and management team to navigate daily and operational challenges. 11. Works with all departments to conduct research and planning to determine community’s social and economic needs. 12. Collaborates with area businesses, civic organizations, educational institutions to develop and/or modify high quality programs and services that meet the needs and interests of the community. 13. Serves as a liaison to tribal government administration, tribal business entities, business and advisory committees and Tribal Council. 14. Completes performance evaluations of assigned managers to ensure compliance with established policies and objectives, monitors progress of CEO’s directives and timelines. 15. Commits to continued professional development to acquire, hone, maintain, and/or advance the knowledge and skills needed for optimal job performance. 16. Performs in Delegated Authority as CEO when necessary. 17. Other duties as assigned.

Summary: Accomplishes the Tribe’s strategic objectives by working with executive management and Council to plan, direct, monitor, and evaluate administrative and operational functions. Manages and handles assigned daily business operations of the Bishop Paiute Tribe, working closely with department heads and supervisors to support the day-to-day activity of employees.

Education & Experience: ➢ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred. ➢ Five (5) years’ experience administering Indian programs required. ➢ Ten years’ management experience required. ➢ Experience in administration of large government-funded programs required. ➢ Must have a valid Driver License and be insurable under the Tribe’s existing automobile insurance policy. ➢ Relevant combination of experience and education may satisfy education experience. Other Requirements: ➢ Must have the ability to work with people from diverse cultures, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds and possess a basic knowledge of Native American communities and always maintain cultural sensitivity. ➢ Evening and/or weekend work may be required. ➢ Travel is required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and events. ➢ Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common. ➢ Must have and maintain a valid California Driver's license and be insurable under the Tribe’s existing automobile insurance policy. ➢ Must comply with the Bishop Paiute Tribe’s organizational policies and laws. ➢ Experience using workflow/performance/project management software programs, including AI desired. ➢ Ability to work in an environment that is often fast-paced, high pressure and bound to tight deadlines. Ability to handle multiple tasks and produce quality results. ➢ Strong organizational skills. ➢ Strong communications and interpersonal skills – high EQ.

Chief Operating Officer 

Essential Duties: • Customer-oriented in delivering excellent service to both internal and external customers in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner. • Supervise supports staff in service of the Chief Operations Officers (COOs) and to meet the day-to-day needs of the Administration. • Compiles database of tribal real assets including properties, leases, rentals, easements, pastures, motor pools and coordinates management of same. • Works independently to carry out assignments from the CEO in a timely manner. • Handles communication, including emails and phone calls, and represents the CEO in various interactions • Gatekeeping to filter requests and manage incoming inquiries. Assists with special projects and initiatives. The Executive Assistant may conduct research, prepare reports, and help implement strategies that support the CEO’s objectives. • Receives correspondence and prioritizes issues in need of an executive response. • Acts as a single-point-of-contact between the CEO and outside entities as well as internal departments, programs, projects and others in the tribe. • Handles sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality in the retention and dissemination of privileged information. • Supports the CEO with Administrative functions; timesheets, travel, leave approvals, purchase orders, expense reports, credit card reconciliations and others. • Assists in preparation of reports, proposals and other documents the CEO produces on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. • Manage projects assigned to the Executive Management Team (EMT) and serve as a member of the team, taking the lead in organizing agendas and information on topics that come before the EMT. • Attends and participates in staff meetings and all mandatory training and events. • Maintains good communication with employees and a positive and professional work environment. • Contributes team effort and accomplishes related results as required. • Lead or support Administration projects as needed, balancing multiple priorities. • Commits to continued professional development to acquire, hone, maintain, and/or advance the knowledge and skills needed for optimal job performance. • Other duties as assigned.

Summary: Provides mid-and-high-level support to the Chief Executive Officer and Administration. Support may range from basic administrative functions to the collection, organization and analysis of information the CEO requires to oversee planning and operations for the Bishop Paiute Tribe. Additionally, this position will be instrumental in executive management’s efforts to collect and review policies and procedures, work with consultants on an organizational assessment, and serve as a liaison to human resources and other departments as the tribe initiates new workflow and performance management systems.

Education & Experience: ➢ Must possess a valid Driver License. ➢ Associate’s degree in business, public administration, or related field is strongly preferred. ➢ Bachelor’s degree: plus, three (3) years of Executive Level administrative experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in an executive office setting preferred. ➢ A minimum of four (4) years of experience in an executive assistant or comparable role is required; additional experience is highly preferred. ➢ Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) or similar programs ➢ Experience using workflow/performance/project management software programs, including AI desired.

Ability to work in an environment that is often fast-paced, high pressure and bound to tight deadlines. Ability to handle multiple tasks and produce quality results. ➢ Strong organizational skills. ➢ Strong communications and interpersonal skills – high EQ. Other Requirements: • Must have the highest integrity and adhere to confidentiality and business ethics in all matters. • Ability to work irregular hours, as needed. • Ability to inform and communicate orally and in writing in diverse and challenging situations. • Travel may be required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events. • Must have the ability and cultural event recognition to work with people from diverse cultures, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds and possess a basic knowledge of Native American communities and always maintain cultural sensitivity, including but not limited to appropriate greetings in Paiute language, ceremonial and cultural event recognition, etc. • Must acknowledge and comply with the Bishop Paiute Tribe’s organizational policies and laws. • Must pass a criminal background check. • Must have and maintain a valid California Driver's license and be insurable under the Tribe’s existing automobile insurance policy.

Executive Assistant to the CEO 

Center for Alaska Coastal Studies 

This summer, the Community Organized Restoration and Learning (

) Network, based in several locations throughout Southcentral Alaska, and the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies, located in Homer, are hosting the four-week Community Coastal Experience for its fourth year. This program is a paid opportunity for Alaskan adults over 18 to explore career and internship pathways in marine and coastal research, environmental monitoring, archaeology, and Alaska Native cultural history and arts related to the coastal environment of Southcentral Alaska. 

Applications are open for the Community Coastal Experience internship!

Join us for a month of learning and travel in Seward and Kodiak! The Community Coastal Experience (CCE) is an adult internship program organized by the CORaL Network to increase opportunities in marine & coastal research, environmental monitoring, and Alaska Native cultural history & arts. The 2026 CCE will run from June 8 - July 3, 2026, and interns will receive a $3,500 stipend as well as travel, food, and lodging. This program is open to all Alaskans 18+ who live within or who hold strong ties to the region affected by the 

 Oil Spill. At-large Tribal citizens or others who hold lineal ties to the spill-affected region, but who no longer live within Alaska, are also eligible to apply.

$3,500 stipend plus travel, food and lodging 

Community Coastal Experience Internship 

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Executive Assistant to Tribal Council

Bishop Paiute Tribe

Firefighter-Paramedic

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

Chief Operating Officer

Bishop Paiute Tribe

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Bishop Paiute Tribe

Community Coastal Experience Internship

Center for Alaska Coastal Studies

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