The Executive Assistant provides high-level, mission-driven support to the Executive Director of AMLT, helping ensure effective leadership through expert coordination, communication, and administrative management. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Indigenous-led efforts for land justice, cultural healing, and environmental stewardship. Tribal members and Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Reports To: Executive Director
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $65k - $75k
Amah Mutsun Land Trust (AMLT) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded by the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band to protect Tribal sacred sites and promote Indigenous land stewardship within the traditional territory of the Amah Mutsun and the adjacent Awaswas area. Rooted in cultural revitalization, environmental conservation, and historic healing, AMLT is guided by the Tribe’s sacred obligation to care for Mother Earth and all living beings.
Our programs encompass land restoration, cultural burning, youth education, native plant propagation, sacred site protection, and community-based conservation—all designed to reestablish Indigenous practices of stewardship while fostering understanding and partnerships with non-Indigenous allies.
The Executive Assistant is a key member of AMLT’s administrative team, providing high-level, mission-aligned support to the Executive Director (ED). This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, emotionally intelligent, and committed to supporting Indigenous-led efforts for land justice and cultural healing. The Executive Assistant ensures the Executive Director can lead effectively by managing schedules, facilitating communications, preparing materials, and coordinating with staff, partners, and Board members.
This is more than a traditional support role—it is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a movement rooted in justice, healing, and stewardship.
Required:
Preferred:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
AMLT is committed to creating a workplace that honors Indigenous knowledge systems, fosters collaboration, and supports professional and personal growth. We value humility, curiosity, reciprocity, and a deep respect for the land and each other. As part of our team, you’ll be joining a dynamic and growing organization that prioritizes healing, equity, and cultural renewal.
This is a full-time, permanent, non-exempt position that includes the following benefits:
The salary range is $65,000 to $75,000 a year, depending on experience.
This is a remote position, but you must be able to travel weekly throughout Amah Mutsun Land Trust’s stewardship area, encompassing southern Santa Clara County, northern San Benito County, southern San Mateo County, Santa Cruz County, and northern Monterey County.
Please complete the application, submit a resume, and a cover letter. AMLT actively seeks those with strong tribal connections, preferably with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band (AMTB) or another indigenous organization to fill this role. Please share your experience with the AMTB or other indigenous organizations, how this connection will help you succeed in this role, and why you are drawn to the mission of AMLT.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
$65,000 - $75,000 per year