Chief of Staff

 Here’s What You’ll Be Doing  

Provides direct leadership, supervision, and development of all Executive Council support staff 

 Manages Executive Council calendars, schedules, meeting coordination, communication, and priority planning 

 Coordinates the flow of information, correspondence, and requests to and from Executive Council 

 Serves as the primary liaison between Executive Council, Tribal departments, community members, and external organizations 

 Develops and implements administrative processes that improve efficiency, communication, and service to Executive Council 

 Ensures timely preparation and distribution of meeting materials, agendas, reports, and supporting documentation 

 Monitors project and initiative progress on behalf of Executive Council and follows up with departments regarding assigned actions and deadlines 

 Facilitates communication and coordination among Tribal government programs, leadership teams, boards, commissions, and external partners 

 Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information, records, and Executive Council business 

 Assists Executive Council in strategic planning, organizational initiatives, budget management, and priority-setting activities 

Develops reports, presentations, briefing materials, and executive communications 

 Represents Executive Council in meetings and special projects as assigned 

 What you’ll need to be successful  

 (Applicants will be screened based on these minimum requirements and in compliance with the Tribal Preference Policy) 

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Organizational Leadership, Political Science, or a related field; or lesser education with 10 years of relevant administrative experience at the pinnacle level. 

 Five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative, executive support, governmental affairs, organizational leadership, or management experience 

 Three (3) years of supervisory experience leading professional or administrative staff 

 Experience working with Tribal governments, elected officials, or governmental entities. 

 Experience supporting executive-level leaders, governing boards, or elected bodies. 

 Knowledge of Tribal sovereignty, Tribal governance, and intergovernmental relations 

 Demonstrated experience managing complex executive calendars, priorities, and multiple competing demands 

 Strong knowledge of organizational operations, governance practices, and executive-level communications 

 Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills 

 Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy in highly sensitive situations 

 Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, and related business applications 

 Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, leadership teams, employees, community members, and external stakeholders 

 Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the Community's vehicle insurance policy 

 Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens 

 Preferred Qualifications 

Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field. 

 Background Checks and Screening Requirements (Only Include all applicable) 

Basic Background and Drug Screen (National Federal Criminal, State Criminal, County Criminal,  National Sex Offender, Education Verification, Previous Employment Verification) 

 DOJ Fingerprinting 

 Credit Check 

 DOT (Driver’s/CDL Checks) 

 Benefits you’ll love 

Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually 

3 weeks of paid holidays 

Premium free health insurance  

Flexible spending accounts 

Short term disability  

Life insurance  

401k with match