NE – Executive Director – Indian Center Inc.

JOB TITLE:

Executive Director

DEPARTMENT:

Lincoln Indian Center

SUPERVISOR:

Board Of Directors

SALARY:

Based on Experience

JOB SUMMARY:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Setting the mission and strategic direction: In collaboration with the Board of Directors define and revise the organization’s vision, mission, and long-term strategies.

Cultural direction: Provide the Indian Center with strong cultural direction including a vision and strategies that will enhance cultural opportunities and support the continued traditional practices of the Native American community.

Governance and oversight: Establishing policies and procedures to govern the organization, including legal compliance and ethical standards.

Financial oversight: Maintaining the organization’s financial health by approving annual budgets, monitoring financial performance, and safeguarding assets.

Fundraising and resource development: Play a role in fundraising efforts, building networks, and encouraging philanthropic support.

Advocacy: Serving as the representative of the organization and the Native American Community, advocating for its mission, and enhancing its community relationships.

Evaluation and performance: Assessing the organization’s overall impact, and its programs and initiatives effectiveness.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Setting the mission and strategic direction: In collaboration with the Board of Directors define and revise the organization’s vision, mission, and long-term strategies.
  • Cultural direction: Provide the Indian Center with strong cultural direction including a vision and strategies that will enhance cultural opportunities and support the continued traditional practices of the Native American community.
  • Governance and oversight: Establishing policies and procedures to govern the organization, including legal compliance and ethical standards.
  • Financial oversight: Maintaining the organization’s financial health by approving annual budgets, monitoring financial performance, and safeguarding assets.
  • Fundraising and resource development: Play a role in fundraising efforts, building networks, and encouraging philanthropic support.
  • Advocacy: Serving as the representative of the organization and the Native American Community, advocating for its mission, and enhancing its community relationships
  • Evaluation and performance: Assessing the organization’s overall impact, and its programs and initiatives effectiveness.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Prefer bachelor’s degree in Native American studies program, social services or related field. Experience with an associate’s degree eligible
  • Meaningful experience working with a Native American community.
  • Experience in a leadership position within Native American/Tribal Organization, Human Services organization or a related field.
  • Familiarity with employment law, basic accounting principles, and budget development.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and public speaking skills.
  • Must pass a criminal background check.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Prefer bachelor’s degree in Native American studies program, social services or related field. Experience with an associate’s degree eligible

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