Here, you’ll find a range of impactful positions dedicated to advocating for the rights, culture, and sovereignty of Native Nations. Explore our current openings and others across Native Country. Together, we can create a brighter future grounded in justice, respect, and culture.
Association Job ListingsWe are seeking a Cultural Sovereignty Director to lead and expand our Cultural Sovereignty initiatives. This role involves managing NAGPRA, international repatriation, sacred places, federal acknowledgement and identity, language, cultural heritage trafficking, among other initiatives related to culture. The Director will be an expert in the subject matter, develop strategic plans, build and maintain partnerships, provide training and support, and ensure compliance and reporting for grant-funded initiatives. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, five years of program management experience in the relevant areas, and a background working with Native Nations. This virtual position offers benefits and requires occasional travel. Click below for full job description.
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How to Apply
Ideal candidates will be tasked with supporting programs that are part of the Association’s portfolio of work. Programs require proven research, writing and communication skills, as well as planning and implementing initiatives and monitoring their progress to completion. Project coordination, evaluation and organization experience required. Experience working on the subject matter overseen by the position, as well as social justice and policy issues in Native Country is required.
To apply, review in detail the position announcement and description and review the Association's website and social media to understand who we are and what we do. Then, please provide your resume, cover letter and writing sample by email to [email protected]. Your application should feature how your skills and expertise align with the position’s subject matter, roles and responsibilities. The writing sample should be no more than five pages, be 100 percent drafted by you, and should have a sentence to describe where the writing sample came from and when it was written.
To apply, review in detail the position announcement and description and review the Association's website and social media to understand who we are and what we do. Then, please provide your resume, cover letter and writing sample by email to [email protected]. Your application should feature how your skills and expertise align with the position’s subject matter, roles and responsibilities. The writing sample should be no more than five pages, be 100 percent drafted by you, and should have a sentence to describe where the writing sample came from and when it was written.
Request for Proposal: Conference Event Planner
We are excited to announce the opportunity for dynamic organizations to submit a proposal for our Conference Event Planner for our National and Regional Repatriation Conferences. We invite you to explore the request for proposal details and join us in making a lasting difference. Submit your proposal today and become part of our mission to protect Native cultural sovereignty!
Deadline Extended: July 26, 2024 at 5 p.m. ET
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Internship and Volunteer Opportunities
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External Job Listings
How to Get Your Job Opening ListedThe Association accepts job postings from Native Nations, entities, companies and other organizations. We ask that you provide a donation for our time. Please allow two to five days for postings to be uploaded to our website. Postings will remain live on our website for 30 days, or until the job opening is closed. Please complete the Job Opening Submission form. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 240-314-7155.
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Job Openings with Other Entities
The following positions are with other organizations and not with the Association. Questions should be directed to the contact listed in the job posting.
Indian Law Resource Center
Position: Executive Director
Application Deadline: 8/23/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Crazy Horse Memorial
Position: Managing Director of Museum, Interpretation & Cultural Affairs
Application Deadline: 8/9/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Federal Transit Administration
Position: Supervisory Program Analyst
Application Deadline: 8/1/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Fowler Museum at UCLA
Position: NAGPRA Program & Archaeological Collections Manager
Application Deadline: 7/25/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Federal Transit Administration
Position: Administrative Officer
Application Deadline: 7/24/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Federal Transit Administration
Position: Management and Program Analyst - Direct Hire
Application Deadline: 7/22/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Federal Transit Administration
Position: Transportation Industry Analyst (Oversight) - Direct Hire
Application Deadline: 7/22/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Federal Transit Administration
Position: Transit Safety Specialist (Direct Hire - Remote)
Application Deadline: 7/17/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Federal Transit Administration
Position: General Engineer
Application Deadline: 7/12/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Federal Transit Administration
Position: Transportation Program Specialist (Direct Hire)
Application Deadline: 7/11/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Federal Transit Administration
Position: Supervisory Program Manager
Application Deadline: 7/10/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Position: Assistant or Associate Curator of Native American Art
Application Deadline: 7/7/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Position: Executive Director
Application Deadline: 8/23/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Crazy Horse Memorial
Position: Managing Director of Museum, Interpretation & Cultural Affairs
Application Deadline: 8/9/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Federal Transit Administration
Position: Supervisory Program Analyst
Application Deadline: 8/1/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Fowler Museum at UCLA
Position: NAGPRA Program & Archaeological Collections Manager
Application Deadline: 7/25/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Federal Transit Administration
Position: Administrative Officer
Application Deadline: 7/24/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Federal Transit Administration
Position: Management and Program Analyst - Direct Hire
Application Deadline: 7/22/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Federal Transit Administration
Position: Transportation Industry Analyst (Oversight) - Direct Hire
Application Deadline: 7/22/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Federal Transit Administration
Position: Transit Safety Specialist (Direct Hire - Remote)
Application Deadline: 7/17/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Federal Transit Administration
Position: General Engineer
Application Deadline: 7/12/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Federal Transit Administration
Position: Transportation Program Specialist (Direct Hire)
Application Deadline: 7/11/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Federal Transit Administration
Position: Supervisory Program Manager
Application Deadline: 7/10/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Position: Assistant or Associate Curator of Native American Art
Application Deadline: 7/7/2024
A full job description and how to apply can be found HERE.