Indigenous Nonprofit Executive Leadership Fellow

Opportunity: Gain 9-12 month professional experience

Position Summary:
This position reports directly to the Rematriation Admin & Operations Lead. The Indigenous Nonprofit Executive Leadership Fellowship is a unique opportunity to support the Admin & Operations Lead in overseeing day-to-day administration and operations as well as quarterly budgeting and strategic planning. The Fellow will work closely with the Admin & Operations Lead, and be instrumental in helping our team build and define a rematriated workplace and organization. Fellows will be exposed to the inner workings of an Indigenous-led nonprofit organization that evaluates success by community-informed deliverables and the quality of our relationships.

Ideal Candidate:
You are someone who understands that administrative work is vital to institution building and considers no task too small or too nuanced. You understand that updating calendars and scheduling events is just as important as creating project budgets and strategizing action items. You’re willing to do it all, and step in on unanticipated tasks as well, because you understand that all are part of working toward the bigger picture of uplifting Indigenous women’s voices. You are a highly motivated, organized, self-starter with a deep connection to and/or interest in learning about Indigenous matrilineal and matrifocal lifeways. You are flexible, resilient, adaptable and capable of adjusting plans to accommodate unforeseen circumstances. Most importantly, you are excited about working with a narrative change organization innovating how social change happens and personally believe that Indigenous lifeways and knowledge are viable solutions to some of the world’s most urgent challenges.

Administration Operations:
Grant Management
Project Budgeting
Event Organizing
Filing Organizational Documents
Financial Planning
Strategic Planning

Requirements:
Bachelor’s or master’s candidate, or equivalent professional experience in Nonprofit Management, Indigenous Studies, Journalism, New Media, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Communications, Marketing, Budgeting, Accounting or a related field.
Accounting or budget experience preferred.
Grants management experience preferred.
Must be reliable, professional and punctual.
Must be trustworthy with sensitive and, at times, confidential information.
Must be passionate about amplifying Indigenous women’s voices.
Able to give and receive feedback in a healthy and constructive manner.
Positive attitude and ability to work respectfully with all members of our intergenerational team.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:
Skilled in Google Suite and Microsoft Office. Mailchimp, Adobe Creative Cloud preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a quickly changing media environment.
Solid interpersonal skills.

Location: Candidates able to work in person at the Rematriation Office (near Syracuse University) will be given preference. Remote options are available for the right candidate.

Dates of Fellowship: June 5th, 2023 – March 4th, 2024 or June 5th, 2023 – June 3rd, 2024

For Credit or Stipend.

To Apply: Please submit your resume/CV and cover letter to [email protected] by May 26, 2023
Interviews will be held from May 29th – June 2nd

Hiring Preference: Rematriation is an Indigenous-led organization exercising the Native American Hiring Preference for this position.