Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience in team leadership and supervision, preferably in a non-profit or community organizing context., Strong understanding of Indigenous knowledge and practices, particularly in relation to environmental and social justice., Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse communities and stakeholders., Ability to manage budgets and administrative tasks effectively..

Key responsabilities:

Supervise and support a regional team of up to six staff members, ensuring effective collaboration and problem-solving.

Develop and implement campaign and organizing strategies aligned with Native Movement's mission.

Engage with Indigenous communities and maintain relationships with key partners to support advocacy efforts.

Oversee team budget tracking, manage administrative tasks, and ensure compliance with organizational policies.

Job description

To Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter and information from three references. Reference from an Elder in your community, or respected knowledge holder are highly valued and place a lot of weight: Format can be a letter of recommendation, contact information, audio recording of elder reference.

Position Summary

The Action & Advocacy Team Manager will provide direct supervision and support for Native Movement's regional Action and Advocacy team members, working within the Environmental & Climate Justice, Gender Justice & Healing, and Policy Justice program areas. This position will supervise up to six (6) staff members and work collaboratively with other regional teams to implement Native Movement's strategic goals. The Team Manager will support grassroots organizing efforts that protect Alaskan lands, waters, air, peoples, and all living beings, while ensuring Indigenous knowledge and healing justice remain central to all strategies and actions.

Essential Job Function

Team Leadership & Supervision

Direct supervision of regional team members, including regular check-ins, performance support, and collaborative problem-solving
Foster an inclusive, welcoming team environment that upholds Native Movement's matriarchal and Indigenous values
Support staff in developing and implementing campaign and organizing strategies aligned with the mission and vision
Coordinate team schedules and workload distribution
Identify and facilitate team training needs and professional development opportunities
Participate in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new team members
Ensure integration of harvest and ceremonial time into team planning

Program Implementation

Support staff in developing effective campaign and organizing strategies
Support effective implementation of advocacy campaigns
Coordinate with other Native Movement teams to align activities and share resources
Maintain documentation of team activities, achievements, and challenges
Collaborate with Deputy Director regularly
Ensure campaign implementation upholds the Jemez Principles and Defend the Sacred Principles
Support integration of Indigenous knowledge and practices into program work
Help facilitate community organizing efforts and base-building activities.

Administrative Management

Oversee team budget tracking and expense management
Review and approve staff timesheets, including harvest and ceremony/spiritual leave
Maintain necessary program documentation and records
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures
Coordinate team meetings and communication

Community Engagement

Support and engage in building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous communities and other key partners
Support communication between team members and organizational leadership
Participate in cross-program collaboration efforts

Non-Essential Job Functions

Additional or shifted responsibilities to be identified as the organization evolves.
Some travel to other Alaska locations as needed.

Independent Decision-Making

Make routine job-related decisions. Decisions based on values, goals and budgetary constraints of the organization.

Supervision Received and Exercised

This position will report to theDeputy Director. Additionally, this position supervises up to six (6) staff members. Remote supervision may be required.

Work Environment and Demands of the Role

Native Movement is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to the applicable

state and federal laws, to all individuals with qualified physical and mental disabilities.

This position will work primarily on-site in the Fairbanks office. Generally, the office environment is calm, with some days of higher activity due to organizational events. Some noise from people in the office is expected, and may increase during events. We are a family-friendly workplace, so children of all ages may be present at any time. Dogs are allowed in the office, so there may be occasional barking and dogs walking throughout the building. This position may require travel within the state. Possibility of a flexible schedule and may need to be available for evenings and/or weekends..

The physical demands of this position require the ability to occasionally remain in a stationary position, move or traverse throughout an office and event spaces. Occasionally must be able to transport objects through the office for various needs. Must be able to commute to and from an office and event space. Requires the ability to ascend a flight of stairs, several times a day. Additionally, the employee must be able to exchange information and ideas so that others will understand, receive and understand instructions, readily recall facts and details, and exercise independent judgment.

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