Executive Director of Minnesota Indian Affairs Council
About the role
The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council (MIAC) is seeking an Executive Director to manage its operations and programs. MIAC serves as a liaison between the eleven Minnesota tribes and the state, focusing on issues such as education, health, human services, ICWA, public safety and corrections, transportation, employment and economic development, veterans, disabilities, human rights, housing, and homelessness.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for MIAC.
- Develop and advocate for policies and programs aligned with Minnesota Statutes, section 3.922.
- Serve as spokesperson to the Governor's Office, legislature, and state agencies.
- Manage agency operations, budget, and staff in Bemidji and St. Paul.
- Cook up coordination of Council meetings and support effective decision-making.
- Strengthen state-tribal relations and promote cultural understanding.
Requirements
The successful candidate should have at least five (5) years of professional and progressive leadership experience sufficient to lead a small agency, including:
- Knowledge and understanding of the Tribal Governments and their sovereign governing jurisdictions, state and federal antipoverty policies, programs, laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of the legislative process.
- Knowledge and experience with project management and/or strategic planning.
- Experience advocating for policy changes or working through issues of concern for the American Indian community.
- Ability to establish and maintain constructive working relationships with Tribal governments, the American Indian community, state agencies, government legislature and the general public.
- Ability to travel intrastate and interstate as required by duties.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Minnesota statutes, policies and rules.
- Ability to prepare a variety of reports and press releases.
- Experience with budget development and budget administration.
- Ability to communicate and present clearly and effectively across diverse groups of community stakeholders, government entities, nonprofit agencies, media and the business community.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of public policy analysis and development.
Skills
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to navigate complex political landscapes.
- Experience in policy advocacy and coalition building.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well. Your benefits may include:
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- 12 paid holidays each year.
- A low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- Fertility care, including IVF.
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years).
- Employer-paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $48.45 - $69.48 / hourly; $101,163 - $145,074 / annually.
Schedule
This is a full-time position with a day shift schedule.