Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Natural Resources Administrative Assistant to join our team. The Natural Resources Administrative Assistant provides clerical and logistical assistance to the Director and Assistant Director of the Tribe?s Natural Resources Department (NRD). The Assistant is responsible for ensuring that both are being supported with developing and maintaining Tribal capacity in the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Area.

Duties:
Attend all meetings whether in-person or virtual, and site visits

Take meeting notes and minutes and compile and disperse them to staff

Manage the schedule of NRD staff and respond to 3rd party emails as instructed

Coordinate contact with municipal, state, federal and University partners

Assist with the preparation and submittal of grants, including gathering data and providing grant narrative(s)

Assist with the preparation of reports to Tribal Officials and Tribal Council on a regular basis.

Assist in the preparation and submittal of grant reports.

Assist in the preparation of departmental budgets.

Monitor monthly grant spending and submit payment requests through Microix Financial processing system

Regularly update all MWT NRD social media pages

Take part in and assist with the planning of conferences, trainings, workshops, and the MWT NRD POH Summer Camp

Other duties as assigned by the NRD Director and or Assistant Manager

Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED, with 3 or more years of experience in office administration.

Must have strong interpersonal and administrative/clerical skills, communication and writing skills with the ability to work as part of a positive outgoing team.

Must possess knowledge of basic grant and contracting processes for government agencies. Must be extremely organized and thrive in a fast paced environment.

Must be able to pass a criminal history background check and pass a drug screen.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must be able to pass a criminal history background check. Must pass a drug screen.

Preference is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, U.S.C., Section 472)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.59 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week