The following is provided to 500 Nations by tribal organizations, casinos, and others to provide employment opportunities for Native Americans...
Prosecutor Pac NW Tribe – salary $59 - 71k. REQ: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited
law school; active membership in the State Bar, in good standing, or ability to
attain reciprocal admission to the bar within six months of hire; one year’s
experience in prosecution or criminal defense; familiarity with basic principles
of federal Indian law, including such topics such as tribal sovereignty and
jurisdiction, and protection of tribal treaty rights. E-mail resume to
MaryModeRecruiter@verizon.net.
Chief Financial Officer
Directs and oversees budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, real estate,
and insurance activities for the organization. Performs professional financial
and accounting work of considerable difficulty and supervises staff members
engaged in all facets of financial operations for the the Tribal Government of
the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. Establishes operating policies,
procedures, controls and reportings systems. Responsible for the overall
integrity and accuracy of the financial systems in accordance with Government
Accounting Standards Board. Analyzes operating performance against plans,
trends, budgets, or other standards and provides advice to management deemed
appropriate or requested. Performs related work as required or assigned. kmontney@lrboi.com
Teacher/Special Education (H49271)
This posting will remain open until a qualified applicant is identified. In
order to provide a minimum posting period, it will not be closed before
May-10-2008. After this date, the department will continue to accept and review
applications as long as the posting remains open.
Continued
Term Appointment; funding available through 06/30/2008; continuance beyond that
date is subject to availability of additional funding.
Please refer to "To Apply" section below for additional application materials
required.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Center for Development and
Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for
Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These
centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of
Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the
needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
This position will support the Parent Home Training
Program and will primarily teach parents of children from birth to five years of
age how to use Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) specific strategies and
techniques with their child in their home. In addition, the position will
support other existing programs in the preparation and delivery of training,
technical assistance and consultation to parents, professionals and
paraprofessionals, and individual consultations regarding the development of
positive behavior supports for children with ASD.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year
of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities
specified.
State of New Mexico Department of Education Teaching License.
If you are selected for this position, you will be
required to present official transcripts, certificates, licenses, etc. as
verification of your qualifications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated experience:
teaching children with ASD in the home and school settings planning, developing,
writing and implementing curriculum and educational programs in accordance with
educational/treatment of children with ASD in collaborating in the preparation
of individualized educational programs (IEP) for children with ASD Ability to
prepare documentation and reports on programs for children with ASD Ability to
interact effectively with a variety of consumers with ASD, including their
parents, educators and community
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Successful candidate must submit
to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
Candidates for this position must be eligible for
employment as verified by the US Department of Health and Human Services Office
of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA);
those individuals on the OIG/GSA Exclusion Lists will not be considered for
hire. Once hired, periodic checks will be made for eligibility of continued
employment.
Refer to Job Description for Physical Requirements and Working Conditions.
TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE
SUBMITTED VIA eJOBS, OUR ON LINE APPLICATION/RESUME SYSTEM. Go to eJOBS,
http://ejobs.unm.edu to apply.
Per the request of the department your ejobs application
MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COVER LETTER AND A LIST OF PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES at
the time your application is submitted. The cover letter and list of
professional references should be submitted through eJOBS with your
application/resume.
For assistance with our application process or help
setting up your resume on eJOBS, please contact the Human Resources Service
Center at (505) 277-MyHR (6947), visit
fastinfo.unm.edu or come into our Human Resources Service Center, 1700 Lomas
Blvd. NE Suite 1400, Albuquerque, NM 87131.
All eJOBS applications/resumes must be received no later
than midnight Mountain Time on the day the posting closes.
Travel required.
Director of Community Development NATIONAL INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ASSOCIATION POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Director of Community Development SALARY RANGE: $51,000 to $75,000, Level II to Level III CLASSIFICATION: Management, regular, full-time exempt SUPERVISOR: Senior Program Director Continued
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of Community Development of the National Indian
Child Welfare Association is responsible for empowering Indian communities to
improve the lives of their children and families. This position has overall
responsibility for the management, control and delivery of all aspects of this
program and must carry out the following specific responsibilities:
Technical Assistance
Ensures the provision of accurate, timely and effective consultation and/or
training to all requests for technical assistance from specific grants,
contracts and partnerships, as well as fee-for-service requests from tribes,
agencies, clients, funders, and other NICWA programs o Ensures that the
community development efforts made by this position are shaped by and responsive
to the community served o Ensures that community awareness on these issues is
continuously promoted through written materials and/or public presentations
Management. Ensures sound management of the program’s services and
administrative duties, including implementation of the program’s work in
accordance with approved organizational goals and objectives, grants and
contracts requirements, financial issues and interagency planning and
relationships
Quality Assurance. Ensures continuous quality assurance of
program and project activities
Supervision. Directly supervises personnel
activities for community development staff
DUTIES
Facilitates partnerships and collaborative relationships with recipients of
technical assistance for mental health and child welfare services, such as
tribal communities and programs, and ensures that the needs and the solutions to
meet those needs are appropriately identified, shaped by, and responsive to the
community, building confidence and ownership of the solutions
Facilitates
identification of and access to resources to meet a program or community’s
mental health and child welfare needs, such as funding, partnerships, systems
development, operations, evaluation and staff development
Coordinates the
technical assistance efforts in the program’s contracts and partnerships, with
timely response to requests, appropriate assessment of need and recommended
consultation/training and follow up activities, also ensuring appropriate and
timely communication with contract officers and partners regarding activities
and joint efforts
Selects and negotiates technical assistance and training
with consultant faculty, including scheduling and costs, coordinates their
travel and maintains ongoing working relationship with each consultant
Coordinates site planning for provision of mental health and child welfare
technical assistance and training and other meetings related to projects,
including preparation of agenda and meeting/conference flyers and coordination
of registration, presenters, evaluation process and reports
Administers the
program’s grants and contracts, ensuring that services/deliverables are
performed according to approved scope of work and timelines; sound budget and
fiscal management of all program resources is maintained, including negotiation
of hotel/facility, supplier and consultant contracts to NICWA’s best advantage
and ensuring compliance with NICWA’s established procedures; and authors a
variety of written materials including grant/contract/ other program reports,
technical assistance documents, curriculum, articles, proposals, etc., in a
professional and timely manner
Carries financial authority as approved by the
board of directors, executive director and senior program director to obligate
funds, negotiate and sign off on program supplier contracts and interagency
agreements, and such authority also includes participation in finalizing program
budgets, and ongoing financial monitoring as outlined in the organization’s
financial procedures manual
Monitors new and potential problems in Indian
Country related to children’s mental health and child welfare and supports NICWA’s capacity to respond to emerging issues and promotes community awareness
of these issues by making presentations on community development and child
welfare awareness information to conference and meeting audiences in a
professional manner
Ensures NICWA’s evaluation process is implemented for all
program services, including specific requirements outlined in grants or
contracts, ensuring that high-quality services were provided in accordance with
NICWA’s established quality assurance standards
Ensures that the board of
directors, executive director, senior program director and other staff are kept
abreast of related program information in a timely manner
Supervises program
staff, including orientation, training, hiring, promotions, disciplinary
actions, merit awards, salary increases, leave approvals, performance coaching
and appraisals
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires the following qualifications to perform the above duties
and carry out the above responsibilities at all times:
Has a graduate degree in social services, human resources, education,
business management or related field or equivalent specialized experience
Has ability to direct, coordinate and implement a comprehensive social
services program with expertise in mental health, Indian child welfare and
working in Indian Country
Has skill in working in interagency relationships, showing ability to
act as effective liaison between staff, upper management and other
departments
Has ability to meet with, solicit the cooperation of, and deal
effectively with tribal councils, boards, individuals and public and
government agencies
Demonstrates use of good facilitation skills
Has skill in interpersonal relationships, showing sensitivity, empathy,
and sense of fairness to the needs and opinions of others and willingness to
quickly resolve conflicts as well as recognizing positive efforts
Demonstrates understanding of the planning process and its use as
an effective management tool
Has ability to uses analytical, consensus building and problem solving
skills
Has demonstrated the ability to communicate both orally and in writing
in an effective and timely manner
Has skill in supervising staff working in a team environment, with
specific emphasis on ability to supervise staff to foster contentment,
motivation, and competency and to advocate on behalf of their needs
Has demonstrated use of sound judgment
Able to travel approximately 40%-60% of work year
Salary range is $51K to $75K DOE, excellent benefit package. E-mail resume,
cover letter, and salary history to
carmen@nicwa.org, fax to (503) 222-4007 attn: Carmen Farmer, or mail to
NICWA, 5100 SW Macadam Ave, #300, Portland, OR 97239. Open until filled. Job
description can be viewed at
http://www.nicwa.org/careers/
F&B Mgr
Pac NW Casino - $40-65k, 3+ years of F&B mgt exp. with menu planning,
purchasing, and inventory control. Preference to Indian Gaming exp. E-mail
MaryModeRecruiter@verizon.net
Administrative Director
Organization description:
California Indian Basketweavers Association (CIBA) is a 501c3 non-profit
cultural arts service organization. CIBA's vision is to preserve, promote, and
perpetuate California Indian basket weaving traditions. CIBA is managed by an
elected volunteer Board of Directors (11) who are traditional weavers of
California Indian decent. Membership is currently over 3500 and varies by year;
the Board is elected for two-year terms by the membership and is in its 18th
year of operations, the current annual budget is approximately $450,000 per
year. Continued
Position Description:
The primary role of the Administrative Director is to work with the Board to
accomplish the mission and goals of the CIBA organization. The AD should be
willing to manage, coordinate and account for the operations of CIBA in
accordance with the CIBA Board, and should be willing to work at the direction
of the Board as the Office contact, with primary responsibilities for
fundraising, grant writing, office management and supervision of employees. The
AD must be willing to attend Board meetings and Funding events as assigned. AD
must coordinate and review finances and operations, make recommendations as
required and support the production of an annual Gathering by helping coordinate
meetings, mailings, working to oversee gathering contacts and coordinate
production dates. As well as support operations management and staff assigned to
annual gathering event.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Office Management: Work with Board to develop and manage annual budget.
Coordinate and identify organization needs, operation costs and funding targets.
Work with bookkeeper/accountant and board; to clarify expenses and CIBA
operational overhead, supervise office personnel; ensure all office business is
conducted in a timely and professional manner. Track and notify Board of
calendar events and program schedules.
Fundraising: Develop, maintain, write and oversee all fundraising activities
including grants, government and corporate donors, as well as management of
potential endowments. Work to identify and develop grants, oversee product sales
and track and report all donations and funding programs.
Gathering Support: Assist in the coordination and collaborate on the production
of CIBA's annual Gathering. Support location identity and development, as well
as funding appeals. Oversee and assist in mailings, assist in operations
management and event operations, including community contacts to develop this
event. Oversee and collaborate with all events relevant to CIBA activities,
working with the Board to support the continued Education for California Indian
Basketweavers and the communities they represent.
Resource Protection: Work with Board to oversee the resource protection program.
Notify Board of activities, issues and dates relevant to land and Gathering
issues. This includes interagency communication on resource issues for
monitoring the health and safety issues of weavers. Awareness and promotion of
CIBA’s programs for bans on pesticide use and assist in development of policies
to protect and continue the traditional plant gathering access for California
Basketweavers.
Membership & Communication: Work with staff to manage a comprehensive membership
list; oversee data input, recommended outreach and development for the
management of membership data and newsletter communication. Work with Board to
manage and oversee production of quarterly newsletter and oversee website
communication, development and timely upgrades to all CIBA communication
products
Qualifications: B.A/ B.S. or higher degree, and or verifiable equivalent
experience. Native American heritage is preferred, but not mandatory. Experience
and knowledge with California Native community is essential. Must have proven
track record in fundraising, grant writing and funding research. Must have
experience in non-profit setting, with cultural or arts program development.
Must have relevant history in outreach, product knowledge, event operations, and
communications development. Must have experience working with computers, finance
reports, be well versed in computer software applications including PC,
Microsoft Word, File Maker Pro, Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks. Must have
understanding of finance statements and ability to summarize and communicate
information in simple and concise manner. Must have ability to prioritize and
work with Board as project manager, to oversee the development and organization
of events and systems currently in place. Strong writing and editing skills,
ability to be bonded, as are a sense of humor and unlimited patience, all
preferred qualities.
Starting salary: Commensurate with experience TBD; full benefits package.
Potential for growth with proven success.
Cut off date: May 31, 2008
To apply: Send by mail only, hard copy, cover letter, with resume, please
include previous salary compensation rate.
CIBA
Attention: Personal Review committee
P.O. Box 1348
Woodland, CA 95776
Dir of Security
SW Casino, Pref. a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement and
4+ years related exp. or equiv. combo. Pref. to Indian gaming exp. E-mail
MaryModeRecruiter@verizon.net
Human Protections Specialist (H49194)
This posting will remain open until a qualified applicant is identified. In
order to provide a minimum posting period, it will not be closed before
Apr-25-2008. After this date, the department will continue to accept and review
applications as long as the posting remains open. continued
Please refer to "To Apply" section below for additional application materials
required.
POSITION SUMMARY: The UNM Office of Research is seeking a Human Protections
Specialist to fill a position in Research Protections. This position supports
the Institutional Review Boards (IRB) at UNM, including the Health Sciences
Center and Central Campus, which combined govern the conduct of over 2,000
active research studies. The successful candidate will oversee, provide, and
coordinate technical and administrative review of human research application
materials prior to review by the IRB, providing support and guidance to
investigators on content. The Human Protections Specialist will provide
leadership and supervision to lower level staff. They will also plan, organize,
and conduct audits of IRB approved research to ensure compliance with all
relevant laws, regulation, policies and guidelines, to protect human subjects,
researchers, and the University, and to identify scientific misconduct in human
subject research. The successful candidate for this position will have a
Bachelor's degree in a biomedical or social science, and experience in human
research related activities including IRB submissions, the informed consent
process, protocol adherence and adverse event reporting.
The Office of Research offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits
package that includes continuing education, tuition remission, thirty plus paid
leave days per year, and the experience of working with the members of the Human
Research Review Committee, a diverse group of individuals focused on the
protection of human volunteers in research.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Biomedical Science, or
closely related field; at least 3 years of experience that is directly related
to the duties and responsibilities specified.
If you are selected for this position, you will be required to present official
transcripts, certificates, licenses, etc. as verification of your
qualifications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience (as demonstrated in application packet):
Supervising staff
In IRB Administration
Preparing applications and other documents for submission to an Institutional
Review Board IRB Monitoring or coordinating human research activities in a
clinical setting or social behavioral setting Expertise/Proficiency in (as
demonstrated in application packet):
Utilizing medical terminology
Policy and Procedure development
In Federal, State and FDA regulations and guidelines for the conduct of human
subjects research
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidates for this position must be eligible for
employment as verified by the US Department of Health and Human Services Office
of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA);
those individuals on the OIG/GSA Exclusion Lists will not be considered for
hire. Once hired, periodic checks will be made for eligibility of continued
employment.
Certification as Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC), Clinical Research
Associate (CRA), or Certified IRB Professional (CIP) must be obtained within 1
year of date of hire.
Refer to Job Description for Physical Requirements and Working Conditions.
TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA eJOBS, OUR ON
LINE APPLICATION/RESUME SYSTEM. Go to eJOBS, http://ejobs.unm.edu to apply.
Per the request of the department your ejobs application MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY
A COVER LETTER AND A LIST OF PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES at the time your
application is submitted. The cover letter and list of professional references
should be submitted through eJOBS with your application/resume.
Per the request of the department your eJOBS application MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY
A WRITING SAMPLE at the time your application is submitted. The writing sample
should be submitted via email to the attention of LeeAnn Martinez at
lemartinez@salud.unm.edu. Your writing sample should describe: Informed consent document, policies or
procedures that you have originally authored.
For assistance with our application process or help setting up your resume on
eJOBS, please contact the Human Resources Service Center at (505) 277-MyHR
(6947), visit fastinfo.unm.edu or come into our Human Resources Service Center,
1700 Lomas Blvd. NE Suite 1400, Albuquerque, NM 87131.
All eJOBS applications/resumes must be received no later than midnight Mountain
Time on the day the posting closes.
Family Violence Prevention Program Coordinator
PRAIRIE BAND POTAWATOMI NATION The Family Violence Prevention Program
Coordinator assists victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to find
emergency shelter, clothing, etc. This position provides crisis counseling,
assists with court procedures and administers a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
grant. Education Minimum: Associate degree or years of experience in the field
of domestic violence may be substituted. Preferred: Bachelors degree and/or
Licensed Social Worker Field of Study: Social services, domestic violence
prevention, counseling. Training and Experience Minimum: Two to three years.
Preferred: Three or more Submit application, copy of your driver’s license and
copy of your Motor Vehicle Record to: Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Human
Resources 16281 Q Road – Mayetta, KS 66509 Fax (785) 966-3062 Call toll free
1-866-694-3937 for more information. Go to our website
www.pbpnation.org/hr for information
on application
Director of Emergency Services
PRAIRIE BAND POTAWATOMI NATION Direct operations, finances, maintenance,
training and all aspects of the Fire Department and Ambulance Service. Oversees
the daily operations of the Fire/EMS system. Assists with personnel issues,
oversees training for staff and community. Quality assurance supervision.
Understands and oversees Wild land operations and cooperation with the Bureau of
Indian Affairs for hazardous fuel reduction. Researches and orders equipment.
Serves as a liaison between the community and other Tribal Departments and the
Fire Department. This position is a non-shift position. The duty days and hours
may be changed if needed to maintain minimum shift staffing. Education Minimum:
Associates degree or commensurate years of experience may be substituted.
Preferred: Bachelors degree with five (5) years Fire Department/EMS management
experience. Field of Study: Fire Science, Emergency Services or Business
Management. Training and Experience Minimum: Three to Five Preferred: Five or
more Submit application, resume, a copy of your driver’s license and a copy of
your Motor Vehicle Record to: Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Human Resources
16281 Q Road Mayetta, KS 66509 Fax (785) 966-3062 Call toll free 1-866-694-3937
for more information. Go to our website
www.pbpnation.org/hr for information on application
Chief Execuitve Officer of Tribal Operations The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effectively and professionally develops
and manages Tribal enterprises including but not limited to Mayetta Oil and
subsidiaries, Bingo Hall and Nation Station; is responsible for all financial
reports and business proposals; and implements and monitors the accounting
system. Plans and directs economic development department by designing and
administering the departments budget, developing marketing plans and procedures,
evaluating and hiring staff, integrating Nation practices and standards with the
department, and establishing professional relationships for issue resolution and
business/community advocacy. Submit application, resume, a copy of your driver’s
license and a copy of your Motor Vehicle Record to: Prairie Band Potawatomi
Nation Human Resources 16281 Q Road – Mayetta, KS 66509 Fax (785) 966-3062 Call
toll free 1-866-694-3937 for more information. Go to our website
www.pbpnation.org/hr for information
on application
Foster Care/Indian Child Welfare Social Worker The Foster Care/Indian Child Welfare Social Worker provides child foster
care placement, and monitors their care and well-being. This position
provides/refers services to parents and children for reintegration and/or
reunification; ensures requirements are followed when an Indian child is in
state custody, removed from the home or considered for adoption. Submit
application, resume, a copy of your driver’s license and a copy of your Motor
Vehicle Record to: Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Human Resources 16281 Q Road –
Mayetta, KS 66509 Fax (785) 966-3062 Call toll free 1-866-694-3937 for more
information. Go to our website
www.pbpnation.org/hr for information on application
Alcohol and Drug Counselor Coordinates all aspects of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Drug and
Alcohol Program. Provides initial and on-going addiction services to the Native
American population. Provides appropriate individual counseling or therapy and
family therapy. Provides community prevention education that increases awareness
of Alcohol and Drug mental health issues. Submit application, resume, copy of
valid driver’s license and copy of Motor Vehicle Record to: Prairie Band
Potawatomi Nation Human Resources 16281 Q Road Mayetta, KS 66509 Fax (785)
966-3062 Go to our website
www.pbpnation.org/hr for information on application
Warehouse Inventory Specialist - Part Time 20hrs/week
The Warehouse Inventory Specialist assists customers in applying for and
ordering commodities using manual and computerized programs. This position
orders, receives, maintains and distributes commodities; creates and maintains
various records to include machine and vehicle maintenance and weekly inventory;
and performs general housekeeping and minor maintenance. Submit application,
copy of valid driver’s license and copy of Motor Vehicle Record to: Prairie Band
Potawatomi Nation - Human Resources 16281 Q Road Mayetta, KS 66509 Fax (785)
966-3062 Call toll free 1-866-694-3937 for more information. Go to our website
www.pbpnation.org/hr for information
on application
Firefighter/EMT Under the direction of a shift Captain and/or Lieutenant, protect life and
property through fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue and emergency medical
aid. Perform hazardous materials containment and provide education to public.
Perform work on a full time basis in an hourly position. This position will
require that the Firefighter/EMT work 24-hour shifts. The shifts begin at 0800
and end at 0800 the next day. The duty days and hours will be on a 48 hour shift
schedule and may change at the discretion of the Director of Emergency Services.
Submit application, resume, a copy of your driver’s license and a copy of your
Motor Vehicle Record to: Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Human Resources 16281 Q
Road Mayetta, KS 66509 Fax (785) 966-3062 Call toll free 1-866-694-3937 for more
information. Go to our website
www.pbpnation.org/hr for information on application
Firefighter/Paramedic
Under the direction of a shift Captain and/or Lieutenant, protect life and
property through fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue and emergency medical
aid. Perform hazardous materials containment and provide education to public.
Perform work on a full time basis in an hourly position. This position will
require that the Firefighter/MICT work 24-hour shifts. The shifts begin at 0800
and end at 0800 the next day. The duty days and hours will be on a 48 hour shift
schedule and may change at the discretion of the Director of Emergency Services.
Submit application, resume, copy of driver’s license and copy of Motor Vehicle
Record to: Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Human Resources 16281 Q Road Mayetta,
KS 66509 Fax (785) 966-3062 Call toll free 1-866-694-3937 for more information.
Go to our website www.pbpnation.org/hr
for information on application
Administrative Assistant (Project Support) NATIONAL INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ASSOCIATION POSITION TITLE: Project Support
SALARY RANGE: Level I $27,000 to $30,000 CLASSIFICATION: Administrative,
regular, full time, non-exempt SUPERVISOR: Support Services Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES: The project support staff for the National Indian Child
Welfare Association is responsible for handling administrative and logistical
details of NICWA’s work activities. The following specific responsibilities must
be carried out: continued * Ensures that all assigned administrative work is completed in an accurate,
professional and timely manner * Ensures that correspondence, announcements,
publications, proceedings records, personnel, and facilities involved with the
provision of all activities related to technical assistance, research,
government affairs and advocacy, training, and consultation originating with
requests from NICWA staff, outside agencies, and existing contract activities
are prepared and planned in a professional and timely manner DUTIES 1. Types and
finalizes rough drafts making accurate spelling, grammatical and formatting
corrections within the required timeframe on a variety of documents, such as
letters, memorandums, reports, proposals, testimony, spreadsheets, handouts,
etc. 2. Composes letters, memoranda, meeting minutes, and other business
documents as well as assists in the design and layout of brochures and flyers in
a timely and professional manner 3. Processes recommendations from project lead
staff on the provision of technical assistance, research, government affairs and
advocacy, training and consultation on a variety of contracts and projects and
maintains documentation of event planning 4. Makes the arrangements for the
recommended consultant(s) and contractors who will provide the technical
assistance, consultation, training or other activity, such as public policy
contact, confirmation of negotiated fee, discussion of travel details and
follows up with necessary documents to confirm the consultant(s) participation
5. Makes travel arrangements for consultants, presenters, grantee staff, NICWA
staff or others, such as constituents, ensuring to the best of his/her ability
that the traveler encounters little or no problem in getting to and from the
assignment and that transportation fares and other travel costs are purchased to
the best advantage of NICWA 6. Works with project managers on facility
specifications, such as meeting rooms, banquet and/or catering services, and
lodging, including negotiation of hotel/facility and other supplier agreements
to the best advantage of NICWA 7. Generates materials, such as name badges,
handouts and/or manuals and other required supplies, ensuring they are shipped
to the site ahead of time and available for use when needed 8. Enters and
updates various project data into the Access database system, ensuring accurate
and timely entries 9. Assists in event and other evaluation activities by
collecting evaluation forms, ensuring data is entered into the database and
accurately summarized in a timely manner 10. Provides routine updates on current
workload and other activity to the immediate supervisor as well as giving
progress reports on assigned projects to the NICWA staff whom they support 11.
Performs general administrative and secretarial functions, such as word
processing, disseminating materials, setting up conference calls, broadcast
faxing and/or emailing, photocopying, filing, and scanning with accuracy and in
a professional and timely manner and provides backup support for other support
staff 12. Other duties as assigned, including participation on various internal
teams QUALIFICATIONS This position requires the following qualifications to
perform the above duties and carry out the above responsibilities: 1. Associate
or bachelor’s degree in business management, business skills and/or secretarial
services, human resources management, or social services, or equivalent
specialized experience 2. Has strong working knowledge of Indian culture, Indian
Country, tribal social service systems and tribal government structure 3. Has
demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
and conflicting deadlines 4. Has demonstrated the ability to communicate both
orally and in writing in an effective and timely manner 5. Has ability to work
in a team environment, both in leadership and peer relationships 6. Has
demonstrated strong proofreading and editing skills with excellent grammatical
skills 7. Can capably operate a variety of office equipment, such as a computer,
laptop computer, photocopier, scanner, printer, postage meter, etc. 8. Can
capably use Microsoft Word or other word processing program and has ability to
be trained to capably use other software programs, such as PageMaker and Access
9. Has ability to move 25-30 lb. items 10. Has ability to travel approximately
10%-20% of the work year E-mail resume to cfarmer@nicwa.org; mail to Carmen
Farmer, NICWA, 5100 SW Macadam, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97239; or fax to (503)
222-4007.
Chief Financial Officer
The Lac du Flambeau Chippewa Housing Authority is searching for a Chief
Financial Officer for the housing authority. Application deadline is March 21,
2008. Send resume to: LDF Chippewa Housing Authority, PO Box 187, Lac du
Flambeau, WI 54538, Attn: Cecilia Miller. The CHA Chief Financial Officer
reports and provides follow-up, directly to the Executive Director on all
financial aspects and financial operations of the CHA. The CFO is required and
responsible to attend monthly Board of Commissioners meetings to report on all
financial aspects and financial operations of the CHA. These reports include;
investments, certified audits, account receivables, and all expenditures of the
NAHASDA Block Grant, Rural Development 515 Project, Tax Credit Projects,
Partnerships of the Tax Credit Projects and Federal Home Loan Band subsidies.
The CFO performs financial management duties in the planning and development of
the Block Grant budget. This position will also complete any Financial
Compliance Reporting necessary for the CHA's grants and programs. The CFO will
also complete and prepare the organizations financial records for the yearly
audit.
Naturalist
About our Organization: The Audubon Center of the North Woods is a private,
non-profit residential environmental learning center (RELC), a wildlife
rehabilitation facility, and conference & retreat center nestled on the shores
of Grindstone Lake near Sandstone, MN in east-central Minnesota. Our diverse
535-acre sanctuary includes a variety of habitats, including old-growth red and
white pines, hardwood forests, restored wetlands and prairies.
continuedOur unique center features a mixture of historic as well as newly constructed
facilities that can provide lodging and meals for up to 150 participants. Our
participants have the opportunity to experience a wide range of learning
environments including our wildlife barn, yurt, log cabin, formal science
classroom, and of course, the great outdoors! We offer a great variety of
environmental learning experiences for people of all ages, with programming in
natural history and science, team-building, adventure programming, and
outdoor/environmental education. Naturalist Internships The Audubon Center of
the North Woods currently has 3 positions available for our 9-month Naturalist
Internship to begin at the end of August 2008. People of all nationalities are
encouraged to apply. Qualifications: -Experience or an interest in working with
children in an educational outdoor setting -Self-motivation and ability to work
without supervision -Knowledge of, or interest in, the natural and cultural
history of Minnesota -A good sense of humor -Willingness and ability to work
long hours Responsibilities: -Environmental and adventure education instruction
-Program and curriculum development -Serving as a liaison for school and weekend
groups -General maintenance of living quarters and center grounds
-Administrative tasks -Option to assist with care and training of captive,
educational raptors -Option to assist with wildlife rehabilitation -Option to
assist with Adventure Programming or Curriculum Planning/Writing Benefits:
-Professional teaching experience -$320 per month stipend -free room and board
-option to earn a 10-credit graduate Certificate in Environmental Education
through Hamline University, St. Paul How to Apply: Please send a cover letter,
resume and list of three reference contacts to: Alyson Mack, Intern Coordinator
amack@audubon-center.org
