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Latest Job Openings

Office Manager

We are seeking an experienced Office Manager to support the operations of our fully virtual organization. The Office Manager plays a central role in ensuring that the Association’s day-to-day operations run smoothly by coordinating administrative systems, supporting staff, board and program activities, managing organizational records and communications, and maintaining the infrastructure that allows our programs to thrive. This position is ideal for a highly organized, dependable professional who is comfortable working in a collaborative virtual environment and is motivated to contribute to a values-driven organization advancing Native cultural sovereignty. This position is open to applicants with direct non-profit management experience that reside in and are citizens of the United States. Non-profit operations experience is required.

Natural Resources Technician III (Food Sovereignty)

The Natural Resources Technician III (Food Sovereignty) is a grant-funded position that works under the Food Sovereignty Program Manager, or designee, to further develop and implement procedures for Food Sovereignty projects and programming; gathering, harvesting, processing and preserving traditional foods, community workshops, and data collection processes and other duties as assigned. This position will assist the Karuk Tribe Department of Natural Resources (KDNR) with project-level actions and activities. Tasks may vary depending on funding secured. Position may serve in the capacity of other KDNR divisions as Natural Resources Technician III, if qualified as long as supervisory control and efficiencies in operations can be maintained. Supervises Natural Resources Technicians I and II, volunteers and youth, as assigned. Position is dependent on support funding and will require acquisition of continued, additional and subsequent funding.

Call for Submissions

News From Native California is putting together a youth-focused issue highlihgting stories, poems, photos, artwork, and other writing submissions from Californai tribal youth (up to age 24 years). Audio and video works will be exhibited on the magazine's website.

Student Assistant - Tribal Climate Service Program

The Governor's Office of Land Use & Climate Innovation (LCI) is seeking to hire one student assistant under the Climate Services Program. The Climate Services Program helps organizations in California understand and use climate change information to advance climate adaptation action across the state. The program develops climate adaptation guidance and tools, such as the Vulnerable Communities Platform, which identifies the communications in California most venerable to the impacts of climate change. The student assistant will support work related to data access and technical assistance (TA) for Tribal communities. The student assistant will also work closely with the Governor's Office of Planning and Research's Tribal Liaison to support engagement, interagency coordination, and event planning. Ultimately, the student assistant will gain experience in technical platforms, TA, and Tribal engagement. The student assistant will also adhere to department policies, rules, and procedures including maintaining regular attendance, with reasonable flexibility of working hours as determined by the Supervisor. Location 6000 J St, Sacramento, CA, 95819, United States Base Pay $18.27 - $24.62 / Hour Job Category Part-time, Off-campus , Governor's Office of Land Use & Climate Innovation Employee Type Student Assistant Required Degree NONE Manage Others No

Funding

Grants for Arts Projects - Call for Applications

The NEA is committed to supporting excellent arts projects for the benefit of all Americans. Activities funded through Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) enable Americans throughout the nation to experience the arts, foster and celebrate America’s artistic heritage and cultural legacy, and benefit from arts education at all stages of life. We also support arts and health programs, including creative arts therapies, that advance the well-being of people and communities. We strongly encourage applications for arts projects that focus on one or more agency funding priorities. We welcome applications from first-time and returning applicants; from organizations serving rural, urban, suburban, and tribal communities of all sizes; and from organizations with small, medium, or large operating budgets. We fund arts projects in the following disciplines: Arts Education, Challenge America, Dance, Design & Our Town, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Local Arts Agencies, Museums, Music, Opera, Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works, Theater & Musical Theater, and Visual & Media Arts. A full grant program description can be found below under Grant Program Guidelines. For detailed instructions on how to apply, see Application Instructions.

Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant

The Tribal Preparedness Grant is part of the Office of Spill Prevention and Response Program and supports California Native American tribes in preparing for and enhancing emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts while protecting their ancestral lands and communities from oil spills.

SACNAS Annual Conference Call for Research Presentations

Through student Research Presentations, the SACNAS Annual Conference equips young researchers with the skills and mentoring needed to be successful on their STEM journeys. Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to enhance their presentation skills, receive personalized mentoring and research feedback, and engage with a supportive community of peers, mentors, and role models throughout the annual conference.