[Hybrid] Director of Programs - Partnership with Native Americans

Hybrid role based in Rapid City, SD; two days per week in-office.

About the role

Lead program operations serving underserved Native American communities throughout the Northern Plains. Oversee regional program operations, including staff leadership, warehouse operations, grants, budgets, logistics, and gifts in kind (GIK). Partner with Senior Leadership, Development, Finance, tribal partners, and community stakeholders to ensure programs are delivered effectively. Represent the organization at conferences and community events.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee program operations throughout the Northwest region
• Hire, mentor, and supervise program, warehouse, and operations staff (2 direct/16 indirect)
• Ensure compliance with all safety, legal, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Development & Leadership to steward gifts-in-kind and donor relationships
• Monitor program, warehouse, and logistics budgets while maintaining cost-effective operations
• Oversee warehouse, inventory, transportation, and facility operations
• Build and maintain relationships with tribal partners, funders, and community stakeholders
• Visit reservation partners and program sites to ensure program quality
• Represent the organization at conferences, meetings, and community events
• Foster a collaborative, mission-focused culture across the Northwest team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of experience working in Indian Country required
• People leadership experience required
• Experience leading nonprofit, government, or tribal programs required
• Able and willing to travel up to 30% within the Northern Plains region (primarily throughout SD, ND, and MT, with occasional travel to WY and CO)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k retirement plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid holidays and PTO

Pay

$115,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM