Standing Rock Community Center Director

Job Purpose: Yee Ha’ólníi Doo seeks an energetic, visionary, and impactful Community Center Director who will manage the day-to-day operations of the Standing Rock Community Center.  The facility is located in Standing Rock, NM, near the Standing Rock Chapter.  The Community Center features program rooms and an office.  Eventually the Center will include a Community Garden.

Job Duties:

• Daily Operations
• Develops and monitors the Community Center’s annual budget (for programs, equipment, and support services), and tracks expenses and revenues generated by the facility.
• Plans and directs activities that promote food security, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement; language and culture-based programs; and a regular and on-going schedule of events and activities that foster a sense of interrelatedness for local residents.
• Oversees daily operations of the facility including hiring, training, discipline, and evaluation of staff and volunteers.
• Evaluates programs to ensure they are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively.
• Ensures the facility is properly maintained and all public spaces are kept tidy and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere for the community.
• Maintains facility safety for assigned staff and members of the community using the facility.
• Meets regularly with the Executive Director to revise facility policies and accepts suggestions and program or activity recommendations.

Community Engagement

• Develops and implements marketing strategies for the facility that include promotional events, marketing tools, advertisement of the facility, and annual marketing plans.
• Interfaces with community groups and actively promotes the facility throughout the community through speaking assignments, guest appearances, and media.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with other agencies and organizations in the community to meet community needs and ensure that services are not duplicated.
• Attends Standing Rock Chapter Meetings and relevant community engagement events throughout the Standing Rock Chapter.
• Assists the Executive Director with fundraising activities for the Community Center.
• Impact Evaluation
• Researches and analyzes community needs to determine program directions and goals.
• Assists the Executive Director in developing an assessment model and data tracking system to evaluate the effectiveness of the Community Center in advancing programmatic goals.
• Oversees the tracking of data by staff and volunteers to facilitate assessment of the effectiveness of the Community Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree desired but not required.
• A history of experience and commitment to working in tribal communities.
• Experience managing large scale events or programs in a community setting.
• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to multitask and provide courteous customer service to the public.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide array of people – co-workers, the public, news media, and for-profit and nonprofit entities.
• Commitment to excellence in work.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for the Organization’s mission and impact.
• General knowledge of business, management, finance, and accounting, including budgeting activities.
• Excellent public relation and communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer, including word processing software; copy and fax machines; phones and various other technologies.

Direct Reports:  Business Center Manager, Classroom & Library Coordinator, Market & Coffeeshop Manager

Position: Full-time

Pay: DOE

Open Until Filled

Work Location: Standing Rock, NM, Navajo Nation

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to info@navajohopisolidarity.org.

Job Purpose: Manage and operate the Business Center for the Standing Rock Community Center and assist the Standing Rock Community Center Director with day-to-day tasks as requested. The ideal candidate must be dependable, friendly, and flexible with a willingness to learn and grow.

Job Duties:

• Assist clients in a professional, friendly, and helpful manner with their business machine, email, smartphone, and other technology-related needs.      
• Ensure Business Center machines are all in good working condition and available for client use. Provide instruction to clients on proper use of all equipment.  
• Ensure the Business Center is always well stocked with paper, ink, pens, and other supplies needed by clients for a satisfactory experience utilizing the Business Center.
• Provide and assist with computer and technology-related training and courses. 
• Provide technical support for the Community Center.
• Ensure that all Business Center laptop and computer assets have antivirus software on them.
• Conduct antivirus software scans of all Business Center laptop and computer assets at the end of each day.
• Conduct daily software updates on all Business Center laptop and computer assets and all Community Center iPads and cellphones.
• Conduct a daily sweep to ensure that all Community Center equipment (from electronics to furniture) are in good condition and clean.
• Ensure that all clients have completed an initial intake form and signed into the Community Center before using the Business Center.
• Manage and maintain inventory for the Business Center.
• Assist Center Director in developing Community Center performance reports. 
• Assist with Community Center activities and scheduled events as requested by the Center Director.
• Disinfect equipment in the Business Center after each use.
• Maintain a Community Center security system. 
• Maintain Starlink satellite-based internet system.
• Other duties as assigned by the Center Director.  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience with data entry, record keeping, and computer operations.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Google Suite, and Adobe.
• Knowledge of how to set up, maintain good working condition of, and troubleshoot issues with wifi routers, iPads, cellphones, laptops, computers, printers, copy machines, scanners, and other business machines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Navajo language speaking skills preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Navajo culture and the Navajo Nation generally is preferred but not required.
• Professional demeanor.
• Attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Clean driving record preferred.

Supervisor: Report to Standing Rock Community Center Director.

Location: Standing Rock, Navajo Nation (NM)

Position:  Full time.  Duration of employment is dependent upon available funding.

Open Until Filled

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to info@navajohopisolidarity.org.

Job Purpose: Assist in the operations of Standing Rock Community Center and assist the Site Director with administrative and day-to-day tasks. The ideal candidate must be dependable, friendly, and flexible with a willingness to learn and grow.

Job Duties:

• Greet and assist clients in a professional, friendly, and helpful manner.
• Provides information needed for clients.     
• Works with the Community Center Director to develop reports on community center activities.
• Prepares daily Community Center equipment checks and disinfects equipment.
• Some travel to different locations as needed. 
• Assists with Community Center activities and scheduled events.
• Answer phone calls.
• Tracks inventory for the Community Center.
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendars for the Center Director.
• Develop and maintain the Community Center filing system.
• Submit purchase requests for supplies. 
• Assist with Community Center activities and schedule events as requested by the Community Center Director. 
• Other tasks assigned by the Community Center Director.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Experience as an Administrative Assistant or Office Assistant.
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Experience with data entry, record keeping, and computer operations.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work. 
• Navajo language speaking skills preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Navajo culture and the Navajo Nation generally is preferred but not required.
• Professional demeanor.
• Attention to detail.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a clean driving record.

Supervisor: Report to Standing Rock Community Center Director.

Location: Standing Rock, NM

Position:  Full time. Duration of employment is dependent upon available funding.

Open Until Filled

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact for three references to info@navajohopisolidarity.org

Job Purpose: Assist in the operations of the Tsé Bii’ Ndzisgai Community Center and assist the Tsé Bii’ Ndzisgai Community Center Director with administrative and day-to-day tasks. The ideal candidate must be dependable, friendly, and flexible with a willingness to learn and grow.

Job Duties:

• Greet and assist clients in a professional, friendly, and helpful manner. 
• Provide information needed for clients. 
• Work with the Center Director to develop reports on community center activities.
• Prepare daily Community Center equipment checks and disinfect equipment.
• Some travel to different locations as needed. 
• Assist with Community Center activities and scheduled events.
• Answer phone calls.
• Track inventory for the Community Center.
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendars for Center Director. 
• Develop and maintain Community Center filing system. 
• Make requests for supplies. 
• Assist with Community Center activities and schedule events as requested by the Center Director.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Center Director 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Experience as an Administrative Assistant or Office Assistant. 
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures. 
• Experience with data entry, record keeping, and computer operations.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• Navajo language speaking skills preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Navajo culture and the Navajo Nation generally is preferred by not required. 
• Professional demeanor.
• Attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Clean driving record preferred.

Supervisor: Report to Tsé Bii’ Ndzisgai Community Center Director.

Location: Tsé Bii’ Ndzisgai (Monument Valley), Arizona (AZ).

Position: Full time. Duration of employment is dependent upon available funding.

Pay: $12/Hour

Open Until Filled

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to info@navajohopisolidarity.org.