Executive Director
The Native American Housing Circle (NAHC) is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as our inaugural Executive Director, full-time, on-site, in Denver, Colorado.
Salary: $90,000 - $95,000 (approximate benefits $3,000)
Job Description: Under the supervision of the NAHC Board of Directors, the Executive Director will administer, direct, and coordinate all administrative, financial, operational, and management activities of NAHC. Responsibilities include oversight of the NAHC’s financial resource development operations, including creating the agency’s overall fundraising strategy, grant writing for federal and foundation support, and conducting direct solicitations of individual donors. The Executive Director will serve as the lead agent, representative, and spokesperson on behalf of the organization with local, tribal, state, and federal leaders and representatives. The Executive Director provides administrative support to the governance of the NAHC Board of Directors.
Typical Duties:
Overall administrative responsibility for planning long-range policy and program development for housing services, housing development, and other community resources and activities
Organize, direct and coordinate the activities of housing and community development programs
Research and secure funding sources for housing activities and NAHC community resources
Responsible for the development and administration of NAHC’s budget
Initiate, prepare agenda, and attend Board of Director, Housing Circle, and any workgroup meetings
Represent NAHC before tribal and other governmental agencies
Maintains continuing liaison with tribal agencies, associations, and other public and planning, and community organizations
Authorizes purchases as provided in NAHC policies
Ensure agency compliance with Tribal, Federal, State law, and local ordinances as applicable
Serve as the Human Resource Director responsible for the overall administration of policies, staffing, evaluation, scheduling, and employee compensation; performs related work as required or assigned by the Board of Directors
Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of progressive experience in upper management and advocacy. Must have an excellent working knowledge of Indian housing programs/operations. Extensive background working in or with tribal governments and programs. Excellent writing and verbal communication with comprehensive public speaking ability. Experience and ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships with private and federal funders and national/regional tribal organizations. Must have strong experience with capital campaigns and relationship building. Experience in non-profit management and audit requirements, particularly those related to 501(c)(3) government contracting and support. Must be able to prepare detailed reports and general business correspondence. Must be familiar with using Google Workspace and other software applications.
Preferred Qualifications: A graduate degree, 3+ years of experience in management, personnel supervision, and advocacy. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration, including finance (budgeting, accounting), residential construction; rehabilitation, and financing; principles, procedures, and techniques used in real estate and property management; applicable tribal, federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to areas of responsibility, in particular Pl. 104-330, The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) of 1996.
Native American Preference Policy: NAHC is an equal-opportunity employer. NAHC will provide preference in its employment practices to applicants who are members of federally recognized Native American tribes to the extent permitted or required by law. Applicants wishing to be considered under this Native American preference policy must provide a duly authorized certificate of tribal enrollment upon application. NAHC will also extend preference to individuals who self-identify with a federally recognized Native American tribe without certification or tribal enrollment.
To apply:
For best consideration, applicants should apply by ________________. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references. Background checks will be conducted on individuals selected for final round interviews. Finalists selected for an interview must be available upon request for face-to-face interviews. The new Executive Director must be ready to assume the position in Denver, Colorado on ________________
NAHC will accept applications by email (info@nativeamericanhousingcircle.org) or mail (P.O. Box 2222, Arvada, CO 80004).