Chief of Staff

Responsibilities

• Provides direct leadership, supervision, and development of all Executive Council support staff
• Manages Executive Council calendars, schedules, meeting coordination, communication, and priority planning
• Coordinates the flow of information, correspondence, and requests to and from Executive Council
• Serves as the primary liaison between Executive Council, Tribal departments, community members, and external organizations
• Develops and implements administrative processes that improve efficiency, communication, and service to Executive Council
• Ensures timely preparation and distribution of meeting materials, agendas, reports, and supporting documentation
• Monitors project and initiative progress on behalf of Executive Council and follows up with departments regarding assigned actions and deadlines
• Facilitates communication and coordination among Tribal government programs, leadership teams, boards, commissions, and external partners
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information, records, and Executive Council business
• Assists Executive Council in strategic planning, organizational initiatives, budget management, and priority-setting activities
• Develops reports, presentations, briefing materials, and executive communications
• Represents Executive Council in meetings and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Organizational Leadership, Political Science, or a related field; or lesser education with 10 years of relevant administrative experience at the pinnacle level.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative, executive support, governmental affairs, organizational leadership, or management experience
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience leading professional or administrative staff
• Experience working with Tribal governments, elected officials, or governmental entities.
• Experience supporting executive-level leaders, governing boards, or elected bodies.
• Knowledge of Tribal sovereignty, Tribal governance, and intergovernmental relations
• Demonstrated experience managing complex executive calendars, priorities, and multiple competing demands
• Strong knowledge of organizational operations, governance practices, and executive-level communications
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy in highly sensitive situations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, and related business applications
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, leadership teams, employees, community members, and external stakeholders
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the Community's vehicle insurance policy
• Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens, including:
  • Basic Background and Drug Screen (National Federal Criminal, State Criminal, County Criminal, National Sex Offender, Education Verification, Previous Employment Verification)
  • DOJ Fingerprinting
  • Credit Check
  • DOT (Driver’s/CDL Checks)