Assistant Director of Honoring Nations and

2 weeks ago


Boston, United States Harvard University Full time

**Job Summary**

Since its founding in 1998, the Honoring Nations program has awarded 142 programs from over 100 tribal nations in a broad range of topic areas including economic and social development, education, healthcare, natural resources, justice, and governmental reform. Honoring Nations serves as a vehicle for shifting the focus to what works in Indian Country, fostering pride and confidence in the ability of American Indian governments to make positive contributions to the well-being of their respective communities and citizens. Working with the Harvard Project’s leadership and the Board of Governors, the Assistant Director of Honoring Nations determines programmatic priorities and manages those priorities to completion.

**Position Description**

**Outreach**
- Works with the communications team to manage social media outlet content development and communications.
- Maintains connections with the family of awardees.

**Awards Process**
- Leads each of the 3 rounds of evaluation.
- Facilitates evaluation selections, including site visits during summer months.
- Acts as the primary liaison with all applicant programs.
- Manages and maintains relationships with the Honoring Nations Board of Governors.

**Dissemination**
- Curates digital content related to Honoring Nations awardees and the Project educational tools to facilitate the spread of tribal government best practices, including multimedia cases, online exhibits, Nation Building Toolboxes, and social media.
- Coordinates dissemination efforts and media relations with communications team and with key institutional collaborators to amplify and share lessons from the awardees.
- Speaks with and gives interviews to tribal and national reporters on the best practices in Indian Country.
- Represents Honoring Nations and the Harvard Project at 8-10 domestic and international conferences and public speaking engagements per year.

**Program Management**
- Participates in organizational communications: writing, editing, publication design, public speaking, general correspondence.
- Interacts with and builds strategic relationships with our communities of interest: tribal leaders, public officials, scholars, and others in American Indian affairs.
- Assists with fundraising and grant writing, as needed.
- Takes on other duties as needed and remains flexible in tasks required by the team.

**Basic Qualifications**

Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience demonstrating increasing responsibility.

**Additional Qualifications and Skills**
- Advanced degree (master level or higher) in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Law, Sociology, Education, or other policy related field.
- Deep Knowledge of American Indian affairs.
- Familiarity with and use of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media outlets.
- Excellent writing, public speaking, and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel, including nights and weekends.
- Excellent computer skills, including Google G-suite/Drive, MS Teams, Word and Excel.

**Additional Information**

**ADMINISTRATIVE FELLOWS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS**
On your cover letter, please write a Statement of Purpose/Interest that briefly describes your professional and academic interests as related to employment with Harvard University, and more broadly, the field of Higher Education and how participation in the Administrative Fellowship Program can help advance these interests. Be sure to explain:
1. Why you are seeking a Fellowship

2. What you hope to gain from the experience

3. How you might contribute to the hiring department

**Please note**: Harvard's Administrative Fellowship Program offers a twelve-month talent management experience complemented by a professional development program. There is a possibility of continuation in the role beyond the one year fellowship, based on continued need and funding.

**Learn more about our work culture** and see yourself at Harvard Kennedy School.**

We regret that the Harvard Kennedy School does not provide visa sponsorship.
Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background checks.
Harvard University is committed to supporting a healthy, sustainable learning and working environment.

This is a hybrid position based on our campus in Cambridge, MA. As a campus-based institution, we place a high value on the in-person experience, cross-team collaboration, and strong community building in order to create a vibrant campus for our students, faculty, staff, and research fellows. **The position is required to work in-person on campus a minimum of three days per week during the academic year.** Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

**Salary Range**: $74,200 - $126,200

**Work Format Details**
- This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Addition



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