Assistant Planner

About the role

The Assistant Planner is an administrative position, reporting to the Planning & Development Director. The Assistant Planner will coordinate and assist programs and services in developing program/community infrastructure and conducting short and long-term strategic plans for the development of tribal communities. This position supports the Director and research projects related to Housing, Drug Crisis, Mental and Behavioral Health, Economic Development, Healthcare, and Emergency Planning Support. The focus is to assist with planning activities and securing necessary funds to deliver proposed action plans that strengthen, support, and enhance GLITC’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Engage in networking activities to remain current on services available to Native Americans.
• Ensure all services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Participate in committees within and outside the organization as necessary.
• Attend training sessions, meetings, technical conferences, seminars, and workshops to stay current on technological advances.
• Assist with planning and facilitation of meetings and community gatherings.
• Gather, manage, evaluate, and interpret data collected during the planning process and work plan implementation.
• Support and assist in designing projects to achieve desired outcomes for GLITC’s strategic priorities.
• Assist with development activities for GLITC programs and supported tribal entities.
• Support communication and community outreach to encourage public involvement.
• Attend required meetings to obtain tribal community and departmental input, including Tribal Council meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in training to develop or enhance skills in planning, data gathering, management, and fundraising.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, Public Administration, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible planning experience.
• AICP Certification desirable.
• Experience with a Native American Tribal organization and/or not-for-profit organizations is desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other publishing software; website editing preferred.
• Grant writing and fundraising experience desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social, economic, educational, and health concerns of Native Americans.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and partners.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Understanding of fiscal and budgetary theory and practice.
• Ability to perform data analysis.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to build positive work relationships with staff, external customers, tribal staff, partner agencies, and potential funders.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and auto insurance.
• Ability to travel extensively when required.

Working Relationships

Reports to the Planning & Development Director. Daily contact with other department staff and frequent contact with employees across the organization for coordinating information. Ongoing contact with outside tribal agencies, federal and state agencies, and other tribal organizations.

Performance Expectations

• Supports the mission of Great Lakes Inter Tribal Council, Inc.
• Demonstrates understanding of tribal customs, traditions, values, and beliefs.
• Quality, accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness of work performed.
• Effective communication and development of good working relationships internally and externally.
• Maintains honesty, integrity, and compliance with all agency policies and procedures.
• Customer satisfaction with services provided.
• Reliability in reporting to work regularly and on time.
• Sound business decisions and confidentiality of business information.
• Stays current in the field and applies knowledge where practical.
• Friendly, helpful approach and professionalism.

Working Conditions

Work is performed mainly in an office environment with minimal exposure to injury. Requires occasional travel for meetings, community events, and conferences. Position requires bending and lifting 15-20 pounds. Regularly scheduled work hours are 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, averaging 40 hours per week, with some variation due to special projects or deadlines. This is a full-time exempt opportunity working 40-45 hours per week in the Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin office. This is not a remote position.

Pay

$56,800, based on education and experience.

Benefits

• Annual/Personal Leave and Holiday Pay.
• Health, Dental, Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 401k Retirement Plan.