Hiring Preference: 

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug-free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Description of Camas Foundation

The Camas Foundation is a 501c3 public charity, created by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians based on an overarching Big Idea: “promoting physical, mental spiritual and social wellness for our Kalispel people and neighbors in the communities in which we live”. Our Vision: The Camas Foundation intends to promote wellness for the Kalispel people and its neighbors. We want to improve the health-physical, mental, spiritual and social-of our Tribe and the communities in which we live. We accomplish this vision by focusing on Language and culture education, quality healthcare access, and prevention. Our first area of focus is on language, and cultural heritage. To promote wellness, we need to first focus on individuals- supporting their connection to their cultural heritage, their families, and communities. Wellness begins with the individual. We cannot heal our communities until we heal ourselves. 

Summary of Functions

The Executive Director provides leadership for the Camas Foundation. The Executive Director (ED)works closely and collaboratively with Camas Foundation board, Kalispel Tribe of Indians, and their businesses and program entities, and community partners to advance the “Big Idea” of the Camas Foundation. The ED will shape and communicate the vision and strategic direction of Camas Foundation and volunteers and ensure that the organization is well-managed and accountable to the board. Key responsibilities include program leadership, community relations, advocacy, fundraising, financial management and administration, and partnering with and supporting the board. 

The ideal candidate will be an inspirational leader, strategic thinker ,and a commitment to systematic change able to build a shared vision and understanding to advance the Camas Foundation in Washington state and beyond. This includes demonstrated prowess in advocating and promoting policy, equity, social and racial justice initiatives. They will build coalitions and teams and cultivate the skills and abilities of the Tribe and their partners. We seek an innovative, business-savvy, data-driven, and heart-centered leader who can think broadly and understand the nuances of the communities served by the Camas Foundation. Strong relationship building and a human-centered approach are important to the work. The ED will be a supportive and open-minded leader who is able to prioritize and organize resources in support of programs and priorities as determined by the “Big Idea” of the Camas Foundation and the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. The ED must possess the skills to work collaboratively with Camas Path, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, the Employees of Northern Quest, and the other business subsidiaries of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.

Opportunities for Impact

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING/MEMBER RELATIONS:

A key priority for the new ED will be holding meetings around the state, and engaging foundations, corporations and private donors of all sizes and locations. To attract and retain partnerships the new ED will work to expand the visibility and awareness of the organization to grow its funding support throughout the state and beyond. Camas Path, Kalispel Language and Culture Alliance, Camas Early Childhood Learning Center, K-12 Education, and the Kalispel Tribe of Indians has several well-established programs and successful annual conferences. The new ED will partner with Program Directors and the Tribal Administrator to review this programming to help identify possible opportunities for funding support.

STRATEGIC PLANNING/ORGANIZATION DESIGN:

In collaboration with the board, the new ED will update the existing strategic plan to reflect information and input gathered from partners and constituents and then effectively implement the plan. Given the changing landscape around the state, the new ED will lead an effort to reimagine, re-organize, and fully staff the Camas Foundation to fulfill its mission.

FUNDRAISING/REVENUE:

As a public charity, support from universal funding sources is imperative to the Camas Foundation’s work. The new ED will work with the board and staff to identify sources of revenue, in support of capacity building for programming and develop strategies to seek support from these sources. 

ADVOCACY:

One of the primary objectives of the Camas Foundation is advocacy work with private foundations, corporations, individual donors, and government for fund development. The new ED will establish deep relationships with these funding partners to become a go-to resource in philanthropic, and government understanding in support of Native American issues impacting Tribes.

Leadership Skills:

Candidates will be evaluated on their professional background, volunteer experience, and direct and transferable skills. We welcome candidates with a range of life and business management experience, personal identities, and backgrounds. The Camas Foundation is seeking candidates with a compelling combination of demonstrated experience and skills in some or all the following areas:

•Experience serving as an Executive Director, Deputy Director, CEO, COO, CAO, or similar role(s) or senior staff member of an organization, division, or department of comparable size.

•Broad understanding of nonprofit operations (e.g., Budgeting, Financial Management, Human Resources, Advocacy, Strategic Planning, Fund Development).

•Exposure to nonprofit operations, business operations, or public sector operations – which may come from board, volunteer, or professional experience – is required for success in this role.

•Demonstrated experience building strong, collaborative relationships and successful partnerships with people and organizations from diverse backgrounds, points of view, and sectors.

•Proficiency in Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with CRM databases, email engagement platforms, event management systems, and project management software. 

COMMITMENT TO:

•The Camas Foundation’s mission: create support and promote a vibrant foundation that is a valued partner in strengthening communities.

•Racial equity, social justice, antiracism

•People-centered leadership.

•Promote a culture of collaboration, learning, continuous improvement, trust, mutual respect, and excellence.

ABILITY TO:

•Handle multiple tasks, projects, and priorities effectively and professionally.

•Communicate in an open, honest, transparent, and timely manner.

•Bring an open mind to explore different solutions and ideas presented by others.

•Develop and nurture relationships with constituents and build coalitions to further Camas Foundation goals and effectiveness.

•Facilitate a collaborative, inclusive strategic planning process with board, and other constituents.

•Creatively solve challenging problems.

•Use communication and influencing skills to develop long-lasting internal and external relationships.

•Partner with the board to recruit, onboard, and support new board members.

•Travel within the state of Washington and beyond.

•Build and steward an organization reflecting Camas Foundation’s mission and values.

•Translate high-level organizational priorities into clear and straightforward initiatives that achieve Camas Foundation’s goals and strategic imperatives.

•Lead through change with sensitivity, clear vision, excellent communication, and emotional and social intelligence.

•Keep perspective and have a good sense of humor.

•Understand financial models and contracts and work with the board to ensure financial sustainability.

SKILLED IN:

•Fundraising

•Relationship management

•Written & verbal communication at all organizational levels

•Budgeting/financial management

•Board relations

•Marketing and public relations

•Change management and organization development

•Community relations

•Public speaking

•Policy advocacy

•Customer Service

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisor responsibilities.

Qualifications

•Bachelor’s Degree with at least two years of relevant experience. 

•Proven experience in database entry, analysis, reporting and some project management. 

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office. 

•Preferred proficiency in donor software databases. 

•Successful completion of background investigation by the Kalispel Tribal Gaming Agency. 

Certificates, Licenses, Regulations

•Obtain and maintain a Level 4 Work Permit. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

•Frequently involves light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

•Requires manual dexterity and repetitive movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

•Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.

•Occasionally requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods; ascending or descending stairs or ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

•Occasionally requires raising objectives from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally.

•Occasionally requires stooping which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

•Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to tobacco smoke, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which protect from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions and wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.