Tribal Executive Director

Duties and responsibilities

·         Serves as professional advisor and liaison to the Tribal Council.

·         Recommends appropriate polices for consideration.

·         Carries out the assigned motions and directives from the Tribal Council.

·         Communicates to Tribal Council in a timely, transparent and accurate manner regarding Tribal operations programs.

·         Works in collaboration with Tribal Council in identifying and reporting key performance indicators.

·         Presents appropriate recommendations and/or solutions to the Tribal Council on risks, problems and concerns of the Tribe in an appropriate time frame.

·         Works in collaboration with Tribal Operations Director to assure the work environment is conducive to recruitment, training and retention of qualified candidates.

·         Works in collaboration with Tribal Operations Director to ensure effective team building, work culture and staff morale.

·         Develops relationships ensuring all pertinent and available funding opportunities are explored in accordance with the Tribe's expressed purpose and strategic plan.

·         Protects the Tribe and its employees from legal or regulatory threats and constraints.

·         Communicates and maintains awareness of trends affecting Alaska Native/American Indian issues that impact the Tribe.

·         Collaborates with Tribal Council and Salamatof Native Association (SNA) to identify economic development opportunities.

·         Collaborates with Tribal Council and Tribal Relations Director to identify and maintain local, regional and global partnerships.

·         Participate in Salamatof Tribe community and cultural events.

·         Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and Tribal policies.

·         Works in collaboration with the Tribe's programs and resources to develop budgets for Tribal Council's consideration and approval.

·         Oversight of all financial operations of the Tribe in cooperation with the Tribal Council Treasurer.

·         Recommends and provides information on proposed new programs for the Tribal Council's consideration and approval.

·         Conveys the function of the Tribe to the community through direct involvement and through public relations, including personal contact, literature and the media as directed by the Tribal Council.

·         Builds and maintains a working relationship with Federal and State agencies as well as tribal and other native organizations.

·         Represents the Tribe as directed by Tribal Council.

·         Consults with Tribal Council regarding substantive matters including, but not limited to, organizational charts, fiscal and legal decisions.

·         Updates and advises the Tribal Council Chair and Vice Chair on at least a weekly basis or as needed.

·         Works collaboratively with the Tribal Council Chair and Vice Chair in development of agendas for Tribal Council meetings in a timely manner.

·         Organize Council Meetings, including but not limited to, meeting minutes, reports, agenda, council stipends and sign in sheets.

·         Develops and recommends to the Tribal Council specific, written, long and short-range plans for the development of Tribal operations programs and services.

·         Develops and implements the annual strategic plan in collaboration with Tribal Council and Directors through work sessions.

·         Maintains appropriate and transparent relations with the Tribal Council and Boards, Commissions and Committees in a collaborative manner.

·         Works in conjunction with Tribal Council for Tribal Council Member orientation.

·         Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.

·         Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.

·         Interpret and explain Tribe policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.

·         Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

·         Strong understanding and sensitivity to Salamatof Tribal culture and lifestyle, ability to effectively work with Alaska Native population.

·         Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

·         Effective oral and written communication skills.

·         Attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and correctly.

·         Flexibility to adjust to new strategies, procedures, and tasks as the organization evolves.

·         Collaborative problem solving by seeking input and ideas from others.

·         Reliability and discretion with sensitive information.

·         Team player qualities.

·         Be able to converse respectfully with elders and Tribal members.

·         Ability to keep accurate records and produce timely and accurate verbal and written reports in an organized manner

·         Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines

·         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, including contacts from other agencies

·         Ability to work with others as well as independently

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

·         Seven (7) years of supervisory and management experience.

·         Non-Degree equivalency is five (5) years managerial experience directing a budget of more than $1M.

·         Three (3) years of experience supervising more than 3 staff positions.

·         Experienced in organizational development and strategic planning.

·         Experience with self-governance, or Alaska Native Organizations self-determination and social welfare programs.

·         Experience working with Tribal Council and/or Boards, key administrators and managers reviewing and establishing goals, coordinating functions and operations.

·         Experience working with public agencies, civic leaders, businesses, community organizations and public officials.

·         Experience with grants, contracts, grant reporting and grants management.

·         Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Public Administration or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree.

·         Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and managing files and records and other office procedures at a proficient level.

·         Have a reliable way to get to work.

Working conditions

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions.

Physical requirements

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight 50 lbs.; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.