Director of Operations

Company: The National Congress of American Indians,
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Competitive candidates will meet or exceed the following criteria: ? MPA or equivalent; experience may substitute for education ? Minimum of 3-5 years senior-level financial management for a nonprofit of a similar size or larger ($1 - $4 million budget) ? Demonstrated success in operations and HR in the context of political nonprofit, and/or grassroots organizations ? Minimum of 2 years of experience managing direct reports ? Experience with QuickBooks and a database such as Kindful and other technological tools to maintain organizational systems ? Experience with 501c3 lobbying/political activity compliance in accordance with State and Federal regulations ? Demonstrated commitment to the Native community and women's development, mentorship and leadership ? Personal qualities of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and reliability Duties And Responsibilities: Na'ah Illahee means "Mother Earth" in the Chinook Wawa language. In all that we do, we are committed to strengthening balanced connections with the lands, waters, plants, and our more than human relatives. We see the land as a living, breathing entity and lead our work around this way of being. We work in relationship with Mother Earth to strengthen her living systems in acts of support, reciprocity, and mutual respect. When we care for all our relations, we restore the health of our people and the planet. Launched in 2005, Na'ah Illahee Fund began as a women's giving circle. Embedded in community, NIF's Indigenous-led philanthropy is modeling an approach that bridges financial investment with both grassroots capacity building and leadership development in culturally relevant ways. Our work addresses climate and environmental justice, food security and food sovereignty, civic participation, youth leadership, and advancing regenerative economies from a personal to systemic level. To learn more about what we do, please visit: https:// www.naahillahee.org/grant-making Role Reporting to the Executive Director, the Operations Director will oversee NIF's organizational, financial management and strategy, as well as day to day operations including administration, HR and office management. Key Responsibilities Working closely with the Development Director, Program Managers, Fiscal Sponsorees and Board Treasurer, the Operations Director will: --- Develop the NIF budget, ensure bookkeeping and accounting compliance, and provide grant/contracts compliance and technology systems support --- Create and maintain processes, policies and procedures to increase operational efficiency and support equity and accountability --- Supervise finance and contracts specialists, accounting, bookkeeping and IT consultants --- Perform other duties as required to support the integrity, health and wellness of NIF Salary And Benefits:Annual compensation for this position will depend upon candidate qualifications, and will be in the range of $100K.Additional Info:NIF provides a generous health care package, retirement, and vacation benefits. Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for employee 100% paid by employer. 401K with employer match. Generous PTO including holidays, sick leave, and vacationContact Info:Judith Brighton(360) 280-5936EM: judithvita@gmail.com

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