
President and Board of Directors Support
● Supports President in-person and virtually
● Provides administrative support to the President by:
● Scheduling meetings and events
● Managing travel arrangements
● Assisting with written and other correspondence (email, letters, minutes
and phone calls)
● Managing information flow in a timely and accurate manner
● Attending several in person meetings throughout the week to take minutes
and assist with meeting set up including tech needs
● Provide support to Board and Campaign Cabinet to facilitate engagement and involvement in campaign prospecting and solicitation
● Administrative support for monthly Board and Tribal Leadership Committee
meetings, including quarterly offsite meeting logistics, meeting materials,
calendaring, and recording minutes
● Performs minor bookkeeping tasks and supports expense reporting for President
● Assists President with filing of hardcopy and electronic documents and materials and transferring materials to Google Drive


Executive Leadership Support
● Provides administrative support and communications pertaining to
organizational-related meetings, activities, events, and travel arrangements
● Maintains meeting and office spaces (setting up before meetings, ensuring a
clean space, and stocking meeting supplies)
● Maintains office equipment and supplies through, order/purchase
office/equipment supplies; monitors all office equipment operations;
troubleshoots failures by calling for repairs
● Using technical tools (hardware and software) such as donor databases and
mobile apps and supporting staff with usage
● Schedules and attends staff meetings, takes and disseminates minutes, and
notes follow-up items
● Assists in the coordination of Trust events and actively participates in planning committees as needed
● Works independently and within a team on special and ongoing projects at the request of the President and VP of Operations & Finance
● Able to maintain high levels of discretion and confidentiality
● Adept at coordinating travel schedules with bookings, accommodation, setting up meetings for trips with a detailed itinerary. On occasion will be asked to travel with the President


Communications Support
● Supports the communications efforts of the Trust
● Schedules and attends communications meetings, takes and disseminates
minutes, and notes follow-up items
● Coordinates with senior staff along with communications consultants including public relations and photographer to draft and post to the Trust’s social media accounts, blog and content for the website
● Drafts and posts to the Trust’s social media accounts
● Drafts blog posts for the website

Willamette Falls Trust 

Position Overview The Executive Administrator will provide administrative support to the Willamette Falls executive leadership team but primarily to the President. They assist the President with daily responsibilities, special projects, travel, to-do lists, meeting and event set up and more. To succeed in this position, the Executive Administrator will receive direction from the President and overall supervision from the VP of Operations & Finance. The Executive Administrator is impeccably organized, can liaise with the entire office, anticipate what needs to be done, and can express their diversity and equity lens with ease. The Executive Administrator will also provide support with the office environment as well as special projects and assist with office-wide activities. This is an excellent position for individuals with experience in nonprofit support, in project management, and for individuals with an excellent understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in arts, nonprofits, and Native or Indigenous communities. Previous experience in supporting executive leaders, board members, or other high-level staff is highly desirable. Experience in communication and marketing is a plus but not required-applicants lacking in this area are still encouraged to apply.

Qualifications
● Experience working with and in Native or Indigenous communities
● 5+ years of applicable work experience
● Proven relationships and experience working in, for, and/or with Native or
Indigenous communities
● Knowledge of nonprofit organizations, nonprofit administration, and prior
experience supporting and working with senior-level management
● Experience with Board of Directors activities and governance activities
● Demonstrated strength in interpersonal skills
● Ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain confidential information
● Strong technical skills with proficiency in Google Workspace, Slack, and Asana or transferable skills from Office Suite and project management software like Asana, Basecamp, etc.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to interact with diverse groups
● Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
● Track record of success contributing to a cooperative and productive working environment
● Strong understanding and application of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles

Working Conditions


Occasional evening or weekend work is required to carry out events and meetings. Frequent travel is required largely within the region (Oregon, Southwest and Central Washington, and Idaho) to participate in, note take, manage tech needs, and facilitate meetings, events and professional development training. Work may be fast-paced with multiple projects and objectives in motion, sometimes requiring moderate physical activity. Prolonged periods of working on a computer is required as well.

Executive Administrator & Board Liaison

Develop and oversee implementation of an annual 501c3 and 501c4 fundraising plan in consultation with the Executive Director and Development team.

Collaborate with the Advance leadership team to determine annual fundraising goals with organizational strategic objectives, deadlines, and budgets.

Ensure all grants are cared for and meet deadlines including strategy development, submissions, acknowledgments, and reporting requirements.

Work with the Development Manager to generate compelling fundraising-related outreach to supporters, including but not limited to monthly funder email updates and quarterly funder calls.

Create reports to analyze data and determine the effectiveness of our fundraising programs and lead adjustments as necessary to meet goals.

Consistently seek new funding sources and develop creative storytelling strategies to share the organization’s work.

As a small but mighty team, this role will create high-quality and compelling copy written content, including grant proposals and reports, email updates, acknowledgment letters, emails, and other materials.

Delegate and oversee creation of donor-related materials including appeals, stewardship communication, end of year gifts, and meeting packets.

Produce Advisory Board and funder reports and presentations, present as needed.

Provide regular topline performance updates to the Leadership Team and staff.

Coach, supervise, and evaluate the Development team, ensuring staff have the tools needed to accomplish their jobs.

Lead the Development department process in strategizing about the status of stewardship, prospecting, and proposals; evaluate areas needing focus and growth.

Contribute to overall team culture through leading (when necessary) and participation in brainstorms and collaborative opportunities across the organization.

Explore organizational and departmental growth through professional growth opportunities for self and team.

Co-create values-forward messaging and communications that centers the voices of Indigenous peoples and communities.

Participate actively in Leadership Team meetings and retreats to create a robust and thriving organizational culture and path to achieve the organization’s mission.

Help serve as a guide, leader, and thoughtful representative of the organization in internal and external opportunities.

Prepare Advisory Board reports and contribute to meeting agendas.

Advance Native Political Leadership Action Fund

The Development Director reports to the Executive Director and, as a member of the leadership team, directs the organization’s 501c3 and 501c4 fundraising and donor cultivation efforts. With a focus on fundraising strategy development and implementation, the Development Director leads the fundraising team in all communication and donor management efforts. You must have a commitment to Advance's mission to build power in Indigenous communities to protect tribal sovereignty and determine the policies, resources, and leadership that will ensure our cultures and future generations are protected and self-determined.

The Development Director collaborates closely with Advance’s leadership team (Executive Director, Executive Assistant, Communications Director, Director of Operations and Organizational Growth, and National Program Director), and leads the organization's efforts to set and achieve annual and long-range fundraising goals, build strong relationships with fundraising partners, and measure progress throughout the year to ensure success.

As an ideal candidate, you have proven executive or senior management experience and success in building a fundraising roadmap for a startup 501c4 non-profit. You are driven by ambitious goals in a fast paced and collaborative environment. You understand that fundraising and raising financial resources are a necessary component for caring for our communities. You thrive in a remote office and have a proven track record in institutional fundraising and managing multiple streams of work and online project management and communication platforms like SalesForce, Monday.com, and Slack.

This supervisory position reports directly to the Executive Director and manages staff and relationships with various vendors, including consultants, accountants, donor advisors, high net-wealth individual donors, and foundation teams.

To be successful in this role you should have the following experience & qualifications

5+ years 501c3 fundraising experience and 3+ years in 501c4 fundraising experience, including demonstrated experience building and cultivating at least a $5.0m portfolio raising funds from individuals and institutions.

Proven experience designing, implementing, and exceeding fundraising goals, quarterly plans, and other fundraising systems.

A track record of success initiating and cultivating relationships remotely with a diverse array of prospective donors across nonprofit, political, and foundation sectors.

A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Organized, resourceful, flexible individual with strong time management skills and an ability to work independently and collaboratively on tight deadlines in a remote environment.

Exceptional attention to detail and value producing high-quality work efficiently.

Experience in, exposure to, or education related to working within Indigenous cultures.

Comfort working in highly collaborative teams, managing laterally, up, and working across departments.

We hope you bring one or more of these skills

Technologically proficient, including knowledge of Salesforce, Monday.com, Slack, CRMs, and Google Workspace

Development Director

As a Client Advocate, you'll serve as a full-time employee within a public defender office for up to two years. Advocates play a pivotal role by providing client-led direct service to people facing criminal charges. Each day presents new challenges and opportunities, from direct engagement with clients to collaboration with community partners to participating in legal proceedings. Client Advocate responsibilities include: ● Conduct client interviews and build relationships with clients to understand their priorities, identify potential enmeshed penalties of arrest, and assess barriers to the client accessing desired services. ● Refer clients, based on their priorities, to community programs and social services such as housing, employment, social and medical benefits, and treatment. ● Identify potential civil, family, and immigration legal needs with a nexus to the client’s criminal case and refer clients to legal partners for consultation and representation. ● Build partnerships with local community organizations and government agencies to maintain knowledge about available services and facilitate access for clients. ● Develop and maintain a resource guide of available social and legal services in the local community and in the county more broadly. ● Advocate for clients by engaging with service providers, landlords, employers, and others, conveying clients' stories and needs in a compelling way that gets results. ● In coordination with attorneys, write persuasive narratives and recommendations to be used in court proceedings. ● Coordinate with legal and social service teams to facilitate collaboration and communication on client cases. ● Maintain detailed knowledge of court processes and requirements; share information with clients and their families about the criminal legal process and assist clients in overcoming barriers to meeting court requirements. ● Collect and report data about your work and achievements. ● Actively participate in the Partners for Justice Professional Fellowship program.

Partners for Justice 

Partners for Justice (PFJ) is seeking Client Advocates for its Professional Fellowship Program in multiple locations nationwide. Advocates will support public defender clients throughout the legal process, helping to identify client priorities, connect clients with community social services, and assess potential enmeshed penalties of legal system contact. For more information about specific placement locations and timelines, please visit www.partnersforjustice.org/become-an-advocate.

Partners for Justice (PFJ), a non-profit focused on legal equity and social justice, has partnered with the 

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT)

 to offer a two-year, paid Client Advocate Fellowship.

We are seeking passionate individuals with tribal membership or strong connections to a tribal community to join our team in Pablo, Montana. The fellowship offers intensive training, mentorship, and hands-on experience advocating for tribal members rights.

Who We Are PFJ was founded to transform public defense at scale, diminishing the effect of race and wealth on legal outcomes. This means empowering public defenders to assist clients with the underlying drivers of arrest and achieve better legal and non-legal outcomes, ensuring people can walk away from the criminal legal system with their rights, lives, and future intact. As a national nonprofit organization, PFJ partners with public defenders in 20 states nationwide through our Professional Fellowship program, advisory services, training, and communications.

About the Partners for Justice Professional Fellowship for Client Advocates PFJ’s Professional Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to create an impact while gaining hands-on experience within the criminal legal system. As a Client Advocate, you’ll engage in a meaningful fellowship experience designed to make a concrete difference in the lives of the people you work with. With training, mentorship, and ongoing support, Advocates are integrated as full-time employees within public defender offices across the country. During your fellowship placement, you’ll become part of a carefully selected national cohort of fellows with aligned passions and goals. Throughout your time, you’ll cultivate negotiation, problem-solving, and storytelling skills that will equip you for opportunities beyond your placement. The PFJ Professional Fellowship also offers access to professional development support, funding, mentorship, and assistance in professional and academic applications. Acknowledging the challenges of working inside the criminal legal system, PFJ supports Advocates with mental health and wellness programming and an Advocate Hardship Fund to address financial emergencies.

PFJ is committed to equity and inclusion in our Advocate selection process. We urge people who have been impacted by the criminal legal system or who share lived experiences with public defender clients to apply for PFJ placements.


As a potential Client Advocate, you will need:
● A demonstrated interest in public service or social justice.
● Strong relationship management skills or customer support experience.
● Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to
draft professional written narratives suitable for submission in court proceedings.
● Comfort in working with minimal oversight and the ability to independently
structure your own work.
● Past work or volunteer experience within a public defender office, a legal office
serving low-income people, or in social service delivery is preferred.
● Experience bringing trauma-informed approaches to direct service work or
enthusiasm for learning how to engage in trauma-informed advocacy.
● Reliable transportation.
● Professional-level Spanish language skills are highly valued. Spanish-speaking


Advocates in some offices are eligible for a pay increase.

You should be an early-career professional or be willing to accept an entry-level position. Please note that Advocates cannot offer legal advice or clinical support, and we are unable to place candidates who are already licensed social workers or hold law degrees.

Public Defender Client Advocate Fellowship 

Please send the completed Job Application to the following address or email:

Attn: Human Resource
Mi'kmaq Nation
7 Northern Road 

Presque Isle, Me. 04769
bdiamond@micmac-nsn.gov

EDUCATION (AND PERTINENT EXPERIENCE): Minimum years of college, preferably in the field of Social Services,
Women’s Studies or Criminal Justice or 3-5 years’ experience as an advocate/court advocate for victims of
domestic violence.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess a valid driver’s license
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED: Some aspects of this job may change over time according to
the Tribe’s needs.
1. Will provide direct services to include:
a. Crisis Intervention
b. Safety Planning
c. Emergency Shelter
d. Safe housing and related Assistance
e. Confidential/Unconditional Support
f. Referrals to appropriate tribal and community service providers
g. Social Services Advocacy
h. Court Advocacy including: protection orders, filing for divorce, filing for parental rights and
responsibilities, criminal proceedings, and all other appropriate legal remedies.
i. Women’s Support Group
j. Confidential Phone Line
k. Outreach
2. Maintain a secured office for the Domestic Violence Center where clients can meet with the advocate in
a confidential manner and maintain their anonymity.
3. Will provide outreach to and meet with victims of domestic violence outside of the program’s office.
4. Maintain a separate confidential phone line with answering machine.
5. Coordinate and chair a Domestic Violence Task Force and participate in the Aroostook County Domestic
Violence/ Sexual Assault Task Force.
6. Produce and distribute outreach materials.
7. Develop all necessary recordkeeping forms.
8. Maintain confidential records.
9. Compile statistics for funding agencies.
10. Report to finding agencies as required.
11. Provide funding sources and write grant applications.
12. Provide Domestic Violence Training/Education.
13. Supervise staff that may be added to the Domestic Violence Advocacy Center.
14. Participate in the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence to better serve battered women and their
children.
15. Attend funding agency mandated trainings/conferences.
16. Attend meetings, workshops and trainings that will enhance the director’s ability to perform his/her job.
17. Member of the Tribal Child Protection Team.
18. Provide in-house staff trainings on confidentiality, crisis intervention, workplace domestic violence and
others as needed.
19. Be on-call 24 hours per day and will delegate other staff as needed.
20. Be on-call for crisis intervention on a rotating schedule as assigned.

Mi'kmaq Nation

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Director of the Mi’kmaq Nation Domestic & Sexual Violence Advocacy Center is responsible for providing support and assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating and
stalking abuse.

EDUCATION (AND PERTINENT EXPERIENCE): Minimum years of college, preferably in the field of Social Services, Women’s Studies or Criminal Justice or 3-5 years’ experience as an advocate/court advocate for victims of domestic violence.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess a valid driver’s license
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must possess a valid driver’s license and posses the ability to be insured.
2. Must pass 3 background checks.
3. Good oral and written communication skills.
4. Familiarity with local community resources and Native American Culture.
5. Possess administrative, organizational and grant writing skills.
6. Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
7. Ability to work a flexible 40-hour week with night and weekend work required on an as needed basis.
8. Willingness to travel in and out of the State of Maine,
9. Availability to be on call 24hours/7 days per week.

Domestic Violence Director 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAM Reporting to the CEO and working in close partnership with the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors, the VPP will have opportunities to make immediate measurable impact on the work of the Foundation in the following ways: Provide vision and Program leadership to advance the mission of NWAF. • Lead the Foundation’s Program team, overseeing grantmaking and PRIs to advance the mission alongside our priority communities. Work closely with the CEO to develop and implement strategic funding approaches and serve as lead staff liaison to the Program Committee of the Board of Directors. • Shape and oversee all aspects of Program activities, including grantmaking, capacity building, convenings, and evaluation. Partner with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team in shaping and operationalizing NWAF’s strategy and fostering a culture aligned with NWAF’s values to realize a vision in which all the people in its priority communities thrive on their own terms. • Forge and nurture strong relationships with diverse allies—peer foundations, government agencies, nonprofits, and the private sector—to enhance community impact and develop regular feedback loops that deepen and broaden the Foundation’s understanding of its impact. Inspire community, regional, and national leaders about its mission, vision, values, and program goals, to build support for its priorities. • Work closely with the Communications Director to find ways to activate and inspire peers in the Foundation’s network of influence, lift up grantee stories, identify program-related activities that should be complemented by strategic communications, and elevate NWAF’s theory of change to serve as a model for the field. Align Program team activities with values to foster collaboration, trust, and accountability in all that the Foundation does. • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships between the Program team and other departments, creating a seamless and supportive environment in which everyone contributes to the success of NWAF strategies and realization of the theory of change. • Ensure that all internal and external practices within the Program department align with the Foundation’s JEDI action plan, holding the team accountable to its values, and creating brave space for dialogue, commitment to learning, continuous reflection, and improvement. • Supervise the Program team, guiding its work to align with the organization’s vision while fostering individual professional growth and development. Cultivate and empower a dynamic Program team, ensuring each member thrives through strong coaching, leadership, and guidance. Co-create and model efforts to create a workplace that fosters equity, inclusion, and belonging; promoteslearning; and enables team members to show up authentically and do their best work. Guide strategy, evaluation, and learning across the Program team and the Foundation to drive progress toward NWAF’s vision. • Lead the ongoing development and refinement of the strategic grantmaking approach, ensuring the Program team’s work is aligned with long-term objectives and that initiatives are effectively developed and implemented. • Stay informed on key funding issues at both regional and national levels, ensuring that NWAF is positioned to lead and innovate. Represent the Foundation to a broad range of partners, leaders, and collaborators across its priority states and communities. • Provide thought leadership and new perspectives to the work of the Foundation, guided by grantee partners’ lived experiences. • Partner with the CEO and CFO to leverage all NWAF’s assets toward its mission and vision, including PRIs managed by the Program team alongside MRIs. Continually enhance Program excellence and impact by ensuring effectiveness of all grantmaking systems, coordination across functional teams, and responsiveness to grantee feedback. • In partnership with the Program Operations Manager, work to align external grantmaking with internal processes and timelines. Develop, implement, and oversee processes and protocols that promote effective coordination and a spirit of collaboration between Program staff and colleagues across the functional areas of the Foundation. • Review and refine grantmaking systems, coordinate initiatives, and oversee request for proposal (RFP) processes, ensuring grantmaking runs smoothly from start to finish. • Take a hands-on approach to evaluating grant proposals, drafting reviews, and providing oversight on reviews from other team members to ensure quality and alignment with team goals. As needed, the VPP will also serve as a Program Officer for selected grant partnerships. • Design and oversee comprehensive Program evaluation efforts in order to assess and enhance the effectiveness and impact of the Foundation’s work

Northwest Area Foundation 

The Northwest Area Foundation (NWAF) stands alongside changemakers in its region of eight states and 76 Native nations and funds work that leads to racial, social, and economic justice. The eight states include Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. The Foundation’s driving vision is that the people of its priority communities—including Native Americans, communities of color, immigrants, refugees, and people in rural areas—thrive on their own terms. A key motivation is to support grantee partners that change unjust systems to serve, support, and heal their communities. As we all move forward changed from the relatively recent and ongoing crises—a pandemic, economic turmoil, the upsurge for racial justice in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, and mounting pressures on priority communities—the Foundation continues to deepen its commitment to supporting grantee-led change. Internally, it has made measurable progress to strengthen justice-centered systems designed to support a deeply engaged staff and build an inclusive culture and belonging. At this critical juncture in time, the Foundation seeks a new Vice President, Program (VPP) to lead its Program team, which conducts grantmaking and makes program-related investments (PRIs) to support the mission. The VPP will lead a team that currently includes five Program Officers, two Program Coordinators, and a Program Operations Manager. The VPP works closely with the CEO to develop and implement the Foundation’s funding approach and serves as the lead staff to the Board of Directors’ Program Committee. The VPP also works closely with the CFO to execute the Foundation’s impact investing strategy, which includes both PRIs as well as marketrate mission-related investments (MRIs). As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the VPP will collaborate cross functionally with peers leading the communications, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI), finance and operations, and HR functions for the organization. As a representative of the Foundation with key stakeholders, including grantee partners, communities, and philanthropic peers, the VPP will deepen connections to the field and spearhead the Foundation’s evaluation efforts. This position is hybrid with in-person office time required at least two days a week, specifically on Wednesdays and Thursdays, for collaborative time with colleagues. Foundation staff may work from home, or in other work-friendly environments, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS The VPP will bring a deep and demonstrated commitment to racial, social, and economic justice; a creative and adaptive leadership style; and a proven record of leading teams and programs in a values-driven environment. Strong candidates will be collaborative, optimistic, and able to lead staff toward clarity and decisions amidst ambiguity and change. They will be adept at building relationships across diverse contexts and cultures and able to respond to challenges with clarity, humility, and diplomacy.

Strong candidates will possess many, but likely not all, of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences: Vision and Values Alignment • Understanding of and experience with incorporating equity and justice into the workplace, and in relationships with community partners. A deep commitment to supporting and uplifting the expertise of priority communities and addressing structural bias. Works effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds, while also challenging practices or policies that may be exclusionary. • Leads with heart. Holds high emotional intelligence and authentically leads with empathy, humility, compassion, and love. • Vision for and commitment to the way philanthropy can build deeper relationships with and accountability for the communities it serves. Reputation among peers as an expert advisor on topics of direct relevance to this role and the Foundation’s grantmaking portfolio. • Lived or work experience with one or more of the Foundation’s priority communities. Ability to authentically connect their own personal lived and professional experiences with the Foundation’s mission and values. Program and People Management • Demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and managing a grantmaking program, preferably within NWAF’s region and priority communities. • Experience with and some understanding of both PRIs and MRIs and the role that each play in the amplification of a foundation’s mission. • Experience leading a team and building a collaborative, team-based environment that respects and encourages the contributions of all staff. • Experience managing multiple priorities, organizing and prioritizing tasks, managing time efficiently, meeting deadlines, working independently, managing budgets, and collaborating with colleagues. • Ability to bring innovation and a learning orientation to programs and systems that advance racial, social, and economic justice. Experience in program development and analysis, reaching conclusions, and communicating recommendations. • Creative and critical thinking, including experience holding large amounts of information about context and trends related to the Foundation’s funding—or for priority communities or a large geographic region—and experience drawing on that knowledge base to make connections and offer ideas about how to improve work. Effective Communications • Experience creating welcoming and inviting spaces for dialogue, showing respect and solidarity with the work people are doing, inspiring trust, and nurturing authentic partnerships. Brings an orientation of listening to learn and asking organizations about their vision for the future, their aspirations, and how they incorporate JEDI into their work. • Experience communicating to a variety of audiences, including making small-group and public presentations and producing clear and compelling written documents. Experience interacting with a board of directors or a smaller committee of a board. Familiarity with storytelling, including the ability to share the story of the Foundation’s and partners’ work in ways that speak to various audiences, while making sure the humanity of the work shines through. A deep commitment to supporting and uplifting the expertise of the Foundation’s priority communities. Additional Desired Qualifications • A minimum of ten years’ experience, including five years of management experience, in the nonprofit, philanthropic, public, or private sector, working toward economic, social, and/or racial justice, preferably within NWAF’s region and priority communities. • Experience with or interest in learning various technology and software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google documents, Zoom, Salesforce, and other grants management software, etc. • Active driver’s license, an essential component of the travel requirements of this role (see next section). • Post-secondary degree is preferred, but individuals with lived and/or professional experience related to the core functions of this opportunity are encouraged to apply. EXPECTED TRAVEL Travel is a core expectation of this role, whether for purposes of relationship building, grant monitoring, participation in the annual Board retreat and Board meetings outside of St. Paul, and representation of the Foundation at conferences. Travel commitments are expected to range from 20-25% of work time. In summary: • Occasional travel is required. • The VPP can expect to travel about 20-25% of work time, or approximately once per month, and more heavily from time to time when required for program development or monitoring. • Travel includes site visits to grantee and PRI partners, and attending conferences and Board meetings. • A typical schedule includes 9-10 trips annually, each lasting 2-3 days. Travel days often require work outside of typical business hours. • Travel includes air travel and travel by car. • Travel is domestic, primarily in NWAF’s region, which includes travel to rural and remote parts of the region. WORK ENVIRONMENT • The Foundation operates in a hybrid environment. Employees are expected to be in the office at least two days per week, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with the option to work from home up to three days per week in accordance with NWAF policies. The in-person work environment is an office setting with a designated workspace at the Foundation’s office in St. Paul, MN. • This position requires regular use of a computer and other office equipment and communication technology such as videoconferencing equipment, telephone, copy machine, and printer. • Work is performed in an office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes, and frequent use of office equipment including computers, printers, and copiers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the principal duties and responsibilities of the position in accordance with applicable law and NWAF policies

Vice President, Program 

Summary of Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities are as follows: - Lead the development of an organization-wide data collection, management, and analysis plan to document the impact and work of MTERA energy programs for Member Tribes, associated partners, and funders, with a particular emphasis on the Solar for All program - Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across systems. - Lead the development of data communication-related materials, including dashboards, visuals, and other documents to support storytelling on MTERA’s work and impact on Tribes as well as general stakeholders. - Develop a keen understanding of Solar for All data reporting requirements, and lead all data- related activities and reports to support compliance with EPA Solar for All requirements. - Provide technical support to individual Tribes to support the aggregation of data for strategic energy planning purposes, ensuring all data management practices respect and promote Tribal data sovereignty. - Collaborate with the internal MTERA team to ensure data-related activities are effectively and efficiently integrated throughout the different stages of Solar for All projects. - Collaborate with the MTERA Communications staff to ensure that materials related to data communication align with the organization's overall messaging and communications about MTERA’s work and impact. - Assist in developing communication strategies that highlight data stories and support MTERA’s public outreach efforts.

Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association 

Job Summary: MTERA was awarded a $62M EPA Solar for All (SFA) award to plan and deploy residential and community solar projects for the benefit of the 36 Tribal Nations located in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin in partnership with 5+ coalition partners with experience working in Tribal energy. The coalition will leverage its expertise to build a program that empowers Tribes and Tribal energy champions and provides project-deployment technical assistance necessary to plan and build residentially benefiting solar projects on Tribal Lands in the Midwest. MTERA is seeking an experienced Energy Data Manager to lead the development of an organization-wide data collection, management, and analysis plan to document the impact and work of MTERA programs for Member Tribes, associated partners, and funders, with a particular emphasis on the Solar for All program. In addition, this person will play a key role in leading the development of data-related communications and visuals to support storytelling around MTERA’s work and impact for Tribes as well as general stakeholders. This role will provide technical assistance on data collection, analysis, and management to individual Tribes associated with MTERA programs. This role requires a strong background in data management, reporting tools, performance tracking, and data communication. This role requires familiarity with the solar landscape and a strong understanding of Tribal sovereignty, especially as it pertains to data. The Data & Reporting Manager will work closely with the internal MTERA Solar for All team, program partners, and Tribes to ensure accurate data representation and insights that support program goals, funding, and compliance. This role will directly report to the MTERA Solar for All Lead.

Through their work on the MTERA SFA program and collaboration with other MTERA programs, the Energy Data Manager will play a key role in MTERA’s overall vision of defining the Midwest Tribal energy landscape through data collection, analysis, and storytelling. This position is funded by the Solar for All program, which runs through April 2029; while funding for the role beyond this is not guaranteed, the role has significant potential to evolve to support data initiatives through other MTERA programs pending receipt of additional funding.

Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in relevant fields - 4+ years of experience in data management, reporting, or analytics, preferably in the energy sector - Proven track record of managing large datasets and providing actionable insights through reporting and analysis - Advanced proficiency in data manipulation and analysis, including familiarity and experience with data analysis and management tools - Strong problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, willingness to ask questions, and self- motivated - Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills - Understanding of and/or experience working with Tribes and knowledge of Tribal history, sovereignty, and cultures - Familiarity with mapping tools (ArcGIS preferred)

Energy Data Manager (Solar for All Program)

If you run into any issues with the online application, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references via email to <contactus@mtera.org>.

Summary of Responsibilities • Assist the Director of Tribal Energy Capacity Building in developing and implementing strategic plans for Tribal energy capacity building that align with MTERA’s mission and vision. • Support the coordination and delivery of technical assistance, training, and mentoring to Tribes on aspects of energy planning, organizational development, and project management. • Collaborate with Tribal leaders, energy staff, and stakeholders to build effective relationships and provide ongoing guidance and support. • Help Member Tribes identify, apply for, and manage funding opportunities for energy projects and programs, working closely with MTERA’s Director of Tribal Energy Programs. • Facilitate outreach and engagement activities to raise awareness of MTERA’s services and promote the benefits of Tribal energy development. • Monitor and manage sub-award grants made to Member Tribes. • Support the integration of MTERA’s energy programs by ensuring Member Tribes have the necessary internal capacity to plan, fund, and implement energy projects. • Prepare reports and updates for the Director of Tribal Energy Capacity Building on program progress and outcomes. • Coordinate with MTERA’s energy programs to ensure participants receive the appropriate capacity-building technical assistance. • Provide administrative and logistical support for capacity-building initiatives, including organizing workshops, webinars, training sessions, and other duties as assigned.

Job Summary: We are looking for a Deputy Program Manager for Tribal Energy Capacity Building to lead one of our key objectives: ensuring that Tribes in the Midwest region develop the internal capacity needed to achieve their energy visions. The Deputy Program Manager will report to the Director of Tribal Energy Capacity Building and be responsible for collaborating with Tribes to enhance their ability to plan, fund, and deploy valuable energy projects and programs. This role will involve leveraging the technical assistance and funding resources provided by MTERA and our partner network. The Deputy Program Manager will support overseeing and implementing MTERA’s Tribal Energy Capacity Building programming, ensuring Tribes have the skills, knowledge, and resources to achieve their energy goals and objectives. The Deputy Program Manager will work closely with MTERA’s energy programs to align our capacity building objectives with our energy programs.

Skills: The responsibilities will include both project planning, program management, and project execution engagements and will require the following skills: • Stakeholder management and partnership development • Budget management and financial analysis – with a focus on grant-funded programs • Risk assessment and mitigation • Data analysis and reporting • Experience using Customer Relations Management software • Project management and team coordination (PMP certification or equivalent is a plus, but not required) • Strategic planning and execution • Post-award grant performance evaluation and compliance oversight • Cultural sensitivity and cross-cultural communication

Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields • At least four years of experience in energy project or program management, preferably in a Tribal or non-profit setting. • Understanding of Tribal energy and capacity and organizational development issues, opportunities, and challenges, and a commitment to Tribal sovereignty and self-determination. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Excel applications; familiarity with energy-related software and tools is a plus. • Willingness and ability to travel within the Midwest region and occasionally outside the region.

Deputy Tribal Energy Capacity Building Program Manager

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