Develop and maintain strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders.

Supervise and lead the HR Consultant, Board Development Consultant, other consultants as it pertains to SAGE operations, and the Office Manager.

Supervise personnel across various departments, offering valuable and constructive feedback for continuous improvement.

As the organization expands, take on a supervisory role in development/fundraising and finance, providing guidance and support to team members.

Create, promote, and sustain an organizational culture that aligns with SAGE’s core values.

Manage and oversee organizational planning and evaluation processes to ensure alignment with SAGE’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.

Collaborate with other Directors to enhance cross-team cohesion, team development, and performance evaluations.

Contribute to improvement plans based on assessment outcomes.

Oversee budget development and forecasting for operational expenditures.

Oversee the development of new internal processes to improve program and opportunity pathways for business development and cross-functional efficiency.

Work alongside the leadership team to craft and implement SAGE’s policies, procedures and work plans, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.

Create and operationalize efficient systems for day-to-day operations.

Streamline processes to enhance productivity and effectiveness.

Troubleshoot operational issues and implement solutions in a timely manner

Monitor legal requirements, compliance, and reporting obligations.

Lead compliance and risk management initiatives and coordinate audits as needed.

Aggregate work plans from different teams and integrate them across the organization.

Develop streamlined timelines to optimize project execution.

Manage and negotiate contracts with third-party service providers and suppliers to ensure cohesive integration.

Assist the CEO in operational strategy and deliverables for the internal team, consultants, stakeholders, and Board of Directors.

Provide an open-door policy to staff members, fostering communication and accessibility.

Work in partnership with the CEO to provide constructive feedback and propose strategic solutions to support the success of the organization.

Serve as a knowledgeable and enthusiastic ambassador and public speaker to build and maintain SAGE’s positive public image and rapport with community members and stakeholders.

Stay up to date on industry trends, innovations, and best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Honor and incorporate Lakota/Dakota cultural values in SAGE’s daily operations.

Other duties as required and assigned by the organization.

Strategic Advancement Goals for the Environment

The Operations Director is a leadership role responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of the organization. The ultimate goal of the Operations Director will be to drive the implementation and improvements of operational processes and procedures, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring the effective performance of all departments.

Our ideal candidate will bring a strategic, “can-do” approach to their work and have ten (10) years’ experience in providing services supporting the strategy and implementation of operations management, preferably in a nonprofit or development context with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or other related technical four-year degree

Our candidate will also embody the following skills, abilities and values:

Diplomacy - Effective, clear and concise diplomatic communication strategies and conflict resolution throughout all levels of the organization.

Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills to support collaborative work with diverse individuals and teams.

Demonstrates big-picture thinking, considering the entirety of concepts and long-term impacts.

Strong change management skills and ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

Project completion – Strong desire and ability to ensure all elements of the project are present and complete.

Flexibility – Plans a few steps ahead to account for unplanned changes and adapts to change with a new plan quickly.

Teamwork - Interact productively with a team and play to each person’s strengths.

Demonstrated success in building long-term effective business relationships.

Fiscal responsibility – Exercise a fiscally conservative approach.

Deadline oriented – Works consistently through deadlines.

Judgment - Use sound judgment to work through complex situations.

Experience with and eager to incorporate Lakota/Dakota and Native American-centered ideology and values into organizational strategies and engagement.

Preference is extended to Native American candidates.

Operations Director 

Send resume and cover letter by May 3, 2024 to: Wendy Bowman, HR Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, 6730 Martin Way East Olympia, WA 98516-5540 or email to: wbowman@nwifc.org

Provide legal and policy advice to the NWIFC and its member tribes on fisheries, environmental and habitat related laws and issues. Coordinate the development of legal analysis and policy support with the NWIFC staff for fisheries, environmental and habitat related issues. Provide coordination of tribal attorneys’ activities, monitoring implementation efforts and assisting in the development of legal strategies on issues related to United States vs. Washington Phase II and other fisheries, environmental and habitat related litigation. Provide occasional support on internal legal issues.

Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission

Juris Doctorate degree, plus seven years of pertinent experience representing tribal interests. An emphasis in natural resources, tribal treaty rights and Indian law is preferred. Licensed to practice law in the state of Washington is preferred. Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws related to fisheries, fish habitat and the environment. Ability to analyze complex legal issues as well as federal and state laws, regulations, and ordinances. Ability to draft legislation and administrative laws. Ability to draft legal memoranda and policy proposals accurately reflecting the current law, known science, economics, and politics as related to fisheries, the environment, and habitats. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Strong analytical and research skills. Public speaking skills desired. Effective interpersonal, communication and teambuilding skills including ability to work cooperatively with diverse interests and groups. Ability to operate computer word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and other software programs. Valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Legal Advisor 

The Director is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operations of the Center. In coordination with the business manager, the Director ensures that the Center is financially accountable to both the clients and the staff. The Director oversees the budget for the center, including revenue and all expenditures, and maintain all licensing and contracting requirements with the state of ND for operations and billing.
The Director is responsible for providing oversight for hiring, annual evaluations, and disciplinary action for TMRC staff. They ensure that the TMRC is providing quality care to the community efficiently and effectively. The Director will be aware of tribal policy and procedure and how they may impact the center. The Director complies with all TMRC policies and procedures and ensures that all employees are complying. If any changes are need to policy and procedures, the Director will take modification to the Board for their approval.

The Director provides the TMRC board with reports of TMRC operations at board meetings. The Board may change the items requested at any time; however, the report will generally include a financial briefing, staffing level, patient volumes in various programs, and plans for growth or sustainability.

Turtle Mountain Recovery Center 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills· 

  Leadership skill to motivate and inspire employees
· Ability to manage finances and budgets and produce returns
· Ability to manage day-to-day operations
· Knowledge of North Dakota healthcare regulation
· Knowledge of substance use treatment
· Ability to maintain any applicable licensure or certification


The Director will hold a master’s degree or higher in one of the following areas: management, business, finance, psychology, social work, counseling, or other medical degree.

The Director will have a minimum of three years of experience as a manager or director in a healthcare setting. This includes outpatient health clinics, substance use treatment centers, and inpatient hospital units. The director must have experience managing a staff of at least 30 and a budget of at least two million dollars.



Executive Director

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume, with salary expectations and professional references, via email to Audra.Cross@KornFerry.com


Manages municipal-like departments including public safety, public works & planning, natural resources, fire, and communications.

Responsible for ensuring appropriate, timely and accurate communication of information to Tribal Government entities and enterprises, and the Tribal Community.

Assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring functional areas of strategic plans associated with those specific areas of oversight delegated by the Tribal Council.

Assists in issuing and monitoring the adherence and execution of all MPTN Governmental and enterprise staff instructions regarding the implementation of Tribal Council's plans, directives and instructions.

Represents the Tribal Council when and where authorized and may be required to act on behalf of the Tribal Council in the maintenance of liaison with federal, state, local and other Tribal governments and business units, partnership and joint activity groups, and in conjunction with the MPTN Public Affairs Group.

The Tribal Council is seeking candidates who are strong leaders in government administration with a proven record of providing effective leadership. Ideal candidates will be able to drive innovation and move agendas forward in a multi-stakeholder environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and significant career success in building collaborative, effective relationships with a proven history of leading diverse communities.

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation 

Chief of Government Administration

Design and implement a community partnership strategy to build the base of community leaders, activists, and Native-led 501(c)3, 501(c)4 local and state organizations who are referring rising Native leaders and advocates to NLI training programs;

In coordination with the National Training Manager, advise statewide Native-led partner organizations who host NLI programs on recruitment opportunities, build state recruitment tables, and support the development of outreach materials needed for their work;

Build a database of referral organizations and recruitment partners in focus states, implement a partnership newsletter to keep them up to date with programming, and develop a system to regularly share updates, solicit applications, and build long-term relationships;

Maintain database of existing and ongoing application flow of NLI applicants, including: application, stage of admission, interviewer, admission decisions, tagging and long-term recordkeeping, and reporting on a weekly basis on progress towards recruitment goals;

Propose, track, and analyze recruitment experiments in close coordination with the leadership team;

In partnership with the communications team, identify and propose additional recruitment opportunities, messaging, outreach materials, and experiments;

Serve as an ambassador for the organization: lead online webinars and livestreams, manage conference strategy, attend and serve on conference panels where necessary, represent the organization to community groups and local organizations.

Lead and iterate on the admissions process from application to admission decision for NLI training programs, including:

lead interviews with applicants (100+ per year),

bring in partners and other staff where necessary to support,

Analyze and report on the admissions process regularly to the Advance team, partners, advisors, and community.

Advance Native Political Leadership 

Advance is seeking a National Program Manager, Strategic Recruitment and Partnerships to join our Native Leadership Institute (NLI) program team. Created by and for Indigenous peoples, NLI is focused on building pathways to leadership at all levels of government and political organizing through our intensive, 5-day leadership training program, campaign staff training program, and supplemental training.

This role will lead the strategic partnership strategy to identify and build a recruitment pipeline for NLI programs, lead interview and selection for NLI training programs, and lead the development of a robust community partnerships program to identify rising Native leaders and push them down the pathway to office. The National Program Manager, Strategic Recruitment and Partnerships works in close partnership with the National Training Manager, who is responsible for event planning, vendor management, and event production of NLI programs, and reports directly to the National Program Director.

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

, preference given to background in civic engagement, political campaigns, organizing and advocacy organizations, or working with elected leaders;

Strong relational orientation: the success of our work depends on the strength of connection to partners, alumni, staff, and elected leaders;

Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution, navigating and framing difficult conversations with care, and tactful disagreement;

Strong project management skills, with the ability and willingness to be flexible and adaptable;

Systems-minded, strong organizational skills, and the ability to proactively manage the logistics and communications of multiple complex projects at once;

Ability to develop and cultivate relationships with a variety of stakeholders in a thoughtful, professional, detail-oriented manner;

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;

Desire to work collaboratively and transparently with a distributed virtual team;

Experience and comfort collaborating via Google Workspace.

We hope you bring one or more of these skills:

Experience in campaigns, advocacy, and/or elections;

Outreach, recruitment, and/or training program management experience;

Experience managing high-volume application pipelines;

Experience with any or all of the following tools: SalesForce, Voter File, EveryAction/NGPVan

Experience working in a virtual environment and/or in a distributed team operating across multiple time zones is strongly preferred. 

National Program Manager, Strategic Recruitment & Partnerships

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILITIES • Assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring of projects under the Stewarding Native Lands program • Assist Senior Program Officers and Directors in developing agendas for sessions and workshops at conferences and convenings, along with associated: o PowerPoint presentations, webinars, and training curriculum o Written materials such as invitations, announcements, press releases, agendas, session descriptions, assessments, and evaluations • Participate in pre-conference and conference development, including LEAD Conference • Assist in the implementation and delivery of training and technical assistance through onsite and off-site workshops, conferences, and webinars • Review and design reports and presentations materials for both internal and external audiences as directed by supervisor • Maintain excellent relations and communications with coworkers, partners, grantees, and stakeholders • Generate ideas and writes article for contribution to First Nations’ quarterly newsletter • Assist with coordination and delivery of webinars

First Nations Development Institute

First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) is a 44-year-old Native American controlled nonprofit organization whose mission is to uplift and sustain the lifeways and economies of Native Communities through advocacy, financial support, and knowledge sharing. The Program Officer will be assigned to the Stewarding Native Lands program. The Stewarding Native Lands program believes that the world will be more sustainable and prosperous when Native knowledge is centered in the stewardship of lands. The Stewarding Native Lands program supports Tribes and Native nonprofits across four strategic initiatives: Community Pathways, Ecological Stewardship, Environmental Sovereignty & Justice, and Climate. The Program Officer’s primary responsibility is to assist and support Senior Program Officers and the Director of Programs in the administration and implementation of Stewarding Native Lands program initiatives. In this capacity, duties include thoughtful contributions to project design; coordination of technical assistance, trainings, publications, and grantee onsite visits; project and consultant management; and other duties as needed. Program Officer duties shall be performed in a timely manner, with documents, presentations, and materials developed in high quality in keeping with First Nations’ brand. Responsibilities also include organizing and maintaining program files, assisting with grantee technical assistance needs and reporting, coordinating convenings, working in close collaboration with other departments and programs, especially to ensure accurate accounting for grant-related income and expenditures. The Program Officer is also expected to follow local, regional, and national conversations affecting Stewarding Native Lands program areas, such as environmental justice, climate, energy sovereignty, and cultural and natural resources issues. The position will be based in either First Nations’ Longmont, CO headquarters or Albuquerque, NM office.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Available to work in an office setting at minimum two days per week • Proof of documentation of COVID-19 vaccination • Bachelor’s degree • Minimum of four years of relevant experience (e.g., experience in a nonprofit organization, experience as a grant maker/grant seeker) • Strong computer skills with knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office 365 Suite including, but not limited to, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams • Knowledge and experience with virtual presentation platforms including, but not limited to, GoToMeeting, Zoom, and GoToWebinar • Frequent travel required – two to three times per month (dependent on national COVID-19 protocols) • Knowledge of and/or familiarity with the historical and contemporary legal development and workings/status of Tribal Nations • Knowledge of and/or familiarity with environmental justice and equity concepts • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Strong customer service focus • Competent self-starter who will take initiative and work independently • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills • Strong administrative ability and attention to detail • Ability to organize and meet deadlines for a wide variety of job assignments simultaneously, with minimum supervision • Positive attitude, good teamwork skills, and the ability to work closely with people at all levels of experience and proficiency • Passion for the organization's mission and advancing Tribal Sovereignty and racial and economic justice • Valid driver’s license and car to run errands and make deliveries • Documentation of completed COVID-19 vaccination PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (in addition to MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS) • Master's degree • Four to six years of relevant experience in the field of environmental justice, climate, conservation, renewable energy, or natural resources management. • Knowledge of non-profit organizational structure, legal issues, boards of directors, and practices. • Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultures and specific experience with American Indian communities and cultures • Demonstrated project management experience MEASURES OF SUCCESS • Program timelines are met and assigned duties are performed • First Nations’ resources are used effectively and efficiently • Is team oriented and open to collaboration with colleagues • Delivers high-quality materials and resources • Provides professional customer service within First Nations and with external partners, including funders and grantees • Adheres to First Nations’ Core Values & Guiding Principles • Takes ownership of professional development and career goals • Manages upward to assist with on-time deliverables, projects, and convenings

Program Officer-Stewarding Native Lands 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILITIES • Assist program officers in developing agendas for sessions and workshops at conferences and convenings, along with associated: o Selection and management of event sites, site logistics (including space, food, guest rooms), coordination of guest travel, registration management, catering logistics, materials printing and organization, evaluation collection and summary reporting o PowerPoint presentations, webinars, and training curriculum o Written materials such as invitations, announcements, press releases, agendas, session descriptions, assessments, and evaluations o Expense reporting, consultant or speaker payments, and administrative follow-up • Assist in the implementation and delivery of training and technical assistance through on-site and off- site workshops, conferences, and webinars • Review and design reports and presentation materials for both internal and external audiences as directed by supervisor • Maintain excellent relations and communications with co-workers, partners, grantees, and stakeholders • Review, edit and provide thoughtful feedback on First Nations publications and communication materials • Assist in the design and development of the Stewarding Native Lands program and evaluation plans and tools • Participate in pre-conference and conference development under the Stewarding Native Lands program as well as First Nations’ bi-annual LEAD Conference • Frequent travel may be required – two to three times per month (dependent on national COVID-19 protocols)

First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) is a 44-year-old Native American controlled nonprofit
organization whose mission is to uplift and sustain the lifeways and economies of Native communities through
advocacy, financial support, and knowledge sharing.
The Program Associate’s primary responsibility is to assist and support program officers and the Director of
Programs in the administration and implementation of First Nations’ Stewarding Native Lands projects.
Additional responsibilities include thoughtful contributions to Indigenous land stewardship and environmental
justice conversations; coordination of technical assistance and training; participation in onsite visits, grantee
communications, and grant management; and monitoring of consultant work. These responsibilities may
include developing consultant agreements, monitoring deliverables, performing data entry in the Airtable
project management platform, and organizing files.
Program Associate duties are performed in a timely manner, with documents, presentations, and materials
developed in line with First Nations’ standards and branding. Responsibilities also include organizing and
maintaining program files, assisting with grantee technical assistance needs and reporting, coordinating
convenings, and working in close collaboration with First Nations’ senior program officers and program
officers and the finance department to ensure accurate accounting for grant-related income and
expenditures.
The position will be based in either First Nations’ Longmont, CO, office or Albuquerque, NM, office.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Available to travel for staff meetings and potential site visits
• Available to work in an office setting at minimum two days per week
• Proof of documentation of COVID-19 vaccination
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience (e.g., experience in a nonprofit organization, experience as a grant maker/grant seeker) in supporting the implementation of projects and/or coordinating events
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be a competent self-starter who will take initiative and work independently
• Ability to organize and meet deadlines for a wide variety of job assignments simultaneously, with minimum supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong administrative ability and attention to detail
• Strong customer service focus
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
• Knowledge and experience with virtual presentation platforms such as GoToMeeting, Zoom, and GoToWebinar
• Positive attitude, good teamwork skills, and the ability to work closely with people at all levels of experience and proficiency
• A passion for the organization's mission and advancing Native sovereignty and racial and economic justice

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (in addition to MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS)
• Master's degree
• Two to four years of relevant experience with environmental projects
• Experience working with Indigenous land stewardship practices
• Knowledge of non-profit organizational structure, legal issues, boards of directors, and practices.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultures and specific experience with American Indian communities and cultures
• Knowledge of and/or familiarity with the historical and contemporary legal development and workings/status of Tribal Nations
• Knowledge of and/or familiarity with major topics within conservation, stewardship, and environmental justice
• Demonstrated project management and event coordination experience
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
• Meets program timelines and performs assigned duties
• Allocates and utilizes First Nations’ resources effectively and efficiently
• Is team oriented and open to collaboration with colleagues
• Delivers high-quality materials and resources
• Provides professional customer service within First Nations and with external partners, including funders and grantees
• Adheres to First Nations’ Core Values & Guiding Principles
• Takes ownership of professional development and career goals
• Manages upward to assist with on-time deliverables, projects, and convenings

Program Associate-Stewarding Native Lands

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Legal Advisor

Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission

Executive Director

Turtle Mountain Recovery Center

Chief of Government Administration

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation

National Program Manager, Strategic Recruitment & Partnerships

Advance Native Political Leadership

Program Officer-Stewarding Native Lands

First Nations Development Institute

Program Associate-Stewarding Native Lands

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