NICWA Employment Opportunities
NICWA offers Native and non-Native professionals opportunities for personal and professional development in a family-oriented environment. As a Native organization, NICWA promotes American Indian and Alaska Native values within the workplace, with an emphasis on cooperation, respect, and an appreciation for diversity.
We are looking for people who have a strong working knowledge of Native culture, tribal communities, tribal social service systems, and tribal government structure; who are creative and have strong project management skills; or who want to be part of a team that works together for positive change in the health and well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native children and families. Join NICWA to be a part of this change!
Open Positions:
Child Welfare Director | Hybrid, Portland, OR
$99,064–$123,830
Application Deadline: February 28
This exciting role is responsible for empowering and supporting Native communities to improve the lives of their children and families by developing and implementing programs and resources designed to mobilize and assist tribal and urban Indian communities and deliver high-quality, timely services. The child welfare director is responsible for the delivery, oversight, and successful completion of multiple programs, grants, and contracts within the program department and using their expertise and perspective to ensure that community-based services are grounded in Indigenous values and worldviews and reflect tribal cultures and traditions. Read more about the opportunity in our position announcement.
Child Welfare Director Job Description
Child Welfare Director Position Announcement
Communications Manager | Hybrid, Portland, OR
$65,000–$80,056
Application Deadline: February 21
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of Native children and families? Join NICWA as our communications manager and lead strategic communications efforts to amplify NICWA’s mission of promoting the well-being of Native children and families. This role is responsible for creating and implementing high-impact communications strategies, ensuring culturally resonant and consistent messaging, and increasing NICWA’s visibility across diverse audiences. The communications manager is responsible for executing and managing key elements of NICWA’s communications strategy. Read more about the opportunity in our position announcement.
Communications Manager Job Description
Communications Manager Position Announcement
Application procedure:
See job description for application due dates.
Complete application materials should include: NICWA’s Employment Application, a cover letter, and resume.
Submit completed application materials to:
Email: Lindsay Early, NICWA Operations Director: lindsay@nicwa.org
Mail: NICWA, ATTN: Human Resources, 5100 S Macadam Avenue, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97239
Benefits
NICWA offers a cafeteria-style benefits plan that includes options for group medical, dental, and vision, as well as life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and tax sheltered annuities. Employees receive up to four weeks of vacation per year, paid holidays, sick days, and bereavement leave.
Statement of Equal Employment Opportunity
NICWA is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or marital or veteran status. No application will be rejected as a result of a disability that, with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent performance of the essential job duties.