Director of Tribal Relations

1 month ago


Columbus, Ohio, United States Ohio History Connection Full time
Job Summary

The Director of Tribal Relations will oversee the organization's relationships with Tribal Nations, fostering a trusted and collaborative relationship between the institution and federally recognized Tribal Nations with historic ties to Ohio.

This role will facilitate dialogue built upon partnership and respect to promote knowledge and understanding of the role of American Indians in Ohio history.

The Director will also be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the organization's American Indian Policy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the organization's highest ranked official leading American Indian Relations.
  • Annually review the Ohio History Connection's (OHC) American Indian Policy and work across the organization to co-create trainings and procedures aligned with the policy.
  • Serve as the official point of contact for OHC staff, leadership, and board related to American Indian Relations.
  • Maintain a clear, leadership-endorsed strategy for annual activities, long-term goals, and metrics which demonstrate success.
  • Organize and facilitate the Tribal Nations Conference, working with staff across the organization to ensure the agenda reflects critical issues of the organization.
  • Work with established external partners to organize and host the Tribal Nations Conference.
  • Help set strategy and direction for the organization by engaging with peers on OHIO Forum, the organization's leadership team.
  • Serve as an advisor to Ohio's first UNESCO World Heritage site, the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, particularly in a fundraising capacity.
  • Serve as Advisor to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in matters related to American Indian historic preservation.
  • Serve on OHC's Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Oversight Committee.
  • Conduct Tribal outreach, solo and with OHC staff, annually to maintain a collaborative and respectful relationship with federally recognized Tribal Nations affiliated with Ohio.
  • Manage all budget, travel, and communication records related to their work.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field PLUS over ten years relevant working experience.
  • Minimum of seven years' direct experience working with Tribal communities, preferably within a non-profit or government organization.
  • Demonstrated success in managing cross-organizational collaboration and team building.
  • Understanding of North American Native history and Federal Indian policy as well as legislation and statutes that impact Native people.
  • Demonstrated experience with diverse American Indian tribal protocols, customs, traditions, cultures and governmental relations.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated leadership in developing and implementing short- and long-range plans, consistent with an institution's strategic vision.
  • Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple programs and departments simultaneously, evaluate situations and identify solutions quickly.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects, including planning, setting timelines, and completing deliverables utilizing project management processes.
  • Experience setting, tracking, and analyzing metrics for complex programs with an eye toward continuous improvement and sustainability.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with staff and the public, both orally and in writing, particularly the ability to work diplomatically and effectively with colleagues and the ability to build and maintain partnerships and relationships.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Experience with creating and managing complex budgets from diverse funding streams.
  • Proficiency in various office software suites and virtual platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft 365.
  • Effective organizational skills, including attention to detail, prioritizing and managing multiple tasks for yourself and your team, and being accountable to the organization for said tasks.
How to Apply

Submit Resume/CV and professional cover letter through Ohio History Connection careers website: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/ohiohistory/jobs.

For questions or accommodations requests, please email applicant@ohiohistory.org or call 614-297-2500.



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