Job Posting

Executive Director

Executive Director
Reports To: Principal Chief
Department: Agriculture/Food Sovereignty
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Purpose: Administrative management of Seminole Nation Food Sovereignty Systems and the initial development of the Tribal Agricultural Resource Management Plan.

Job Duties:
• Develop partnerships and cooperative agreements for purchase of food from local producers and develop additional food production systems to improve food security.
• Facilitate community strategic planning sessions for stakeholder input to justify needs for agricultural grants and contracts.
• Arrange consultation engagements to identify and plan usage of tribal agricultural lands and natural resources.
• Provides guidance with training and education for employment and entrepreneurial
outcomes.
• Engage staff in the promotion of community activities to ensure that all sections of the community are aware of agricultural resources and opportunities.
• Generate inclusion of other corporate agencies such as: the Historic Preservation Office, the Language Program, Health and Nutrition Programs, the Food Distribution Program, Senior Citizens Program, Childcare and Head Start Programs.
• Establish network of contacts within the public, private and voluntary sectors to improve agricultural activities for community participation.
• Carry-out duties in accordance with relevance to new grants and contracts adhering to
regulations and standards.
• Ensure written policies, procedures, and guidelines for each agricultural program.
• Prepare monthly reports for the Executive Office and relevant grant funding agencies.
• Update and present budgets as necessary.
• Represent the tribe at tribal agricultural events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
• Group facilitation skills.
• Strong ability to motivate others.
• Knowledge in issues of local governments, community development approaches and techniques for strengthening cohesion in community.
• Experience in agriculture and food delivery systems.
• At least five years of experience in administration of grants & contracts.
• At least eight years combined experience working in tribal government positions.

Physical Demands:
• Work is performed in an interior/office environment, outside food production facilities, and area community areas.
• Normal daily routines to view grounds and properties.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
• Three years recent experience in tribal government operations.
• Two years of experience in agricultural related work.
• Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license with ability to meet Seminole Nation liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.
• Must be able to pass background check, with no prior convictions and/or felonies.
• Must be able to comply with the Seminole Nation Drug Free Workplace policies.

Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day

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