Intertribal Agriculture Council Regenerative Economies Program Specialist Remote · Full time

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DEFINITION:

The Regenerative Economies Program Specialist role plays a crucial part in providing direct technical assistance to Tribal producers, Tribal entities, and Tribal governments. Regenerative Economies Program Specialists have a background in agriculture, Tribal food systems, natural resources management, community and economic development, financial literacy, outreach, Tribal relations, and/or other applicable areas. The position is well suited for self-starters who excel independently and as part of a team and are willing to travel extensively at times. This role emphasizes collaboration and relationship-building with producers, strategic partners, and other key stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

TASKS:

Programmatic contributions

• Provide professional and culturally responsive outreach, intake, and direct technical assistance to Tribal agriculture and food system producers following strategic goals.
• Execute program and related project duties in alignment with the standards set by the Regenerative Economies Program and IAC.
• Coordinate with the Communications team in the development of tailored and community-reflective outreach and educational materials.
• Identify and disseminate technical assistance resources throughout the designated service area
• Thoroughly understand and share knowledge of IAC’s history, mission, resources, achievements, current scopes of work, and corresponding goals as identified by IAC’s membership.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with producers, program partners, community stakeholders, and relevant tribal governments and entities.
• Engage in continuous professional development, actively pursuing training opportunities to both stay up-to-date on industry trends and enhance capacity.
• Support the Regenerative Economies Program’s adherence to accountability and reporting measures by utilizing IAC’s database systems and reporting tools, for the completion of both internal and external reporting requirements.

Organization-wide collaboration

• Participate in the IAC Annual Conference planning process and relevant programmatic offerings, alongside IAC colleagues.
• Actively contribute to the planning, coordination, and execution of IAC events.
• Keep Regenerative Economies Program management apprised of significant problems, opportunities, trends, and developments that affect membership nationally and/or in a particular region.
• Collaborate with IAC staff members and programs to ensure seamless coordination and effective implementation of initiatives, preventing duplicative efforts.
• Contribute to team morale by fostering IAC’s collaborative and relationship-focused organizational culture.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Demonstrated passion and understanding for the organization’s mission and values.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment across different working and communication styles.
• Track record of developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and relationship-building skills.
• Exceptional organizational, project management, and time management skills to balance competing priorities and deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work involves a combination of work in the home office with travel that includes field work.
• Must be able to work outdoors, lift at least 50 pounds, work in a variety of weather, and on uneven terrain. Work may include walking on dirt and in waterways.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference for a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant area of expertise, including Agribusiness, Agriculture Economic, Sustainability, Finance, or other related fields.
• Proven background in Tribal agriculture and food systems, specifically addressing access to capital, financial literacy, farm/ranch business management, and/or agriculture loan preparation.
• Proven relationships and 2+ year’s experience working in, for, and/or with Native communities.
• Strong computer skills, with a preference for experience utilizing Google Drive, Google Suite, and Smartsheets.
• Valid driving license and a background that would meet the requirements for car rental for job-related purposes.

How To Apply:

Submit a cover letter and résumé to the applicant portal. Important Note: The portal only allows one upload, applications are incomplete without a combined cover letter and resume attached.

Benefits

All full-time, permanent employees of IAC receive family health and dental insurance. The employee receives life insurance, short term disability and 6% equivalent of the annual salary will be contributed to a retirement account (there is no match requirement). Eligible for holiday, annual, and sick leave.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

The Intertribal Agriculture Council does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Reasonable Accommodation:

The IAC will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the IAC directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.

Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, organizations utilizing federal funding must provide reasonable accommodations when:

• An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
• An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
• An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Send accommodation requests to Bill Frank, Human Resources Director [email protected]