Interim Chief Steward of Community Engagement & Enterprise Support Officer (Up to 18 month Assignment)

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Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures

Interim Chief Steward of Community Engagement & Enterprise Support Officer (Temporary Assignment up to 18 months)

DEPARTMENT:

EXEMPT (Y/N):

Y

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SALARY GRADE:

E13

The Big Picture:

Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures (MLCV) is a tribally owned and operated enterprise that starts with people accelerating our growth, which builds our purposeful profits, which helps us invest in the place we call home.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Interim Chief Steward of Community Engagement & Enterprise Support Officer to provide critical support to our executive leadership team. This interim, temporary assignment will be for up to 18 months. This pivotal role requires a versatile individual with exceptional communication skills, project management expertise, and the ability to navigate complex situations with discretion and professionalism. The Interim Chief Steward of Community Engagement & Enterprise Support Officer will serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring efficient operations and effective communication across the organization.

As our Interim Chief Steward of Community Engagement & Enterprise Support Officer, you will:

• Provide Responsive/Advisory Work: Deliver dynamic and real-time support, including drafting and reviewing internal and external messaging, preparing executive communications, and providing counsel on sensitive issues.
• Manage Communication: Oversee the creation and dissemination of talking points, press statements, email communications, memos, op-eds, and speeches, ensuring tone, alignment, and accessibility.
• Foster Community Engagement: Lead, organize, and manage the Executive Office's direct interaction with the community and external partners, serving as a liaison to ensure initiatives are culturally aligned and to facilitate transparent dialogue between the enterprise and the community.
• Oversee Executive Office Operations & Enterprise Support: Directly manage the flow of work and essential administrative functions for the Executive Office, including preparing agendas, managing follow-up on critical decisions, and implementing systems to ensure efficient execution of strategic enterprise-wide support initiatives.
• Drive Strategic Alignment and Resource Mobilization: Act as a central hub for internal project prioritization and coordination across various departments (the "enterprise"), ensuring all initiatives align with executive strategic goals and necessary resources and information are swiftly directed to support key organizational objectives and ventures.
• Support Executive Leadership: Prepare communications on behalf of executives and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Reputation & Crisis Management: Provide counsel and language for sensitive or high-stakes issues, safeguarding the organization's reputation.

What We're Looking For:

• A Strategic Advisor: An individual with exceptional judgment and the ability to provide sound advice to executive leadership.
• A Communication Expert: A skilled communicator with excellent writing, editing, and public speaking abilities.
• A Project Manager: A highly organized individual with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A Discreet Professional: An individual with the highest level of integrity and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

How We Measure Success:

• Average Turnaround Time: Efficiency in responding to communications or executive support requests.
• On-Time Completion: Percentage of communication requests completed within designated timelines.
• Quality Control: Minimize the number of projects/documents with quality issues that are not resolved prior to delivery to stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• A Key Leadership Role: The opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and contribute to the strategic direction of the organization.
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.1
• A Dynamic Work Environment: A fast-paced and challenging environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• Impactful Work: The ability to contribute to the success of a Tribally owned and operated enterprise.

Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in a senior-level administrative or executive support role.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects and delivering high-quality results.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of organizational communication and public relations.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong understanding of Mille Lacs tribal culture and customs.
• Ability to secure a Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA) license.
• Mille Lacs Band Member and American Indian preference will be exercised in the hiring process.
• This position requires on-site work at the MLCV Headquarters building in Onamia, Minnesota, for the first 90 days. After this initial period, this role may transition to a hybrid work model.

Must-Have Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.