Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
The Intertribal Agriculture Council is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally recognized protected basis under relevant federal, tribal, state, or local laws. The information collected through this application process is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. NOTE: PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION. DOCUMENTS NOTED WITH AN "*" WILL BE UPLOADED ON THE ATTACHMENT PAGE OF THE APPLICATION:
The Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) was founded in 1987 to pursue and promote the conservation, development, and use of Tribes’ agricultural resources. Since our founding, the IAC has been guided by our member Tribes, and we have worked diligently to advance Tribes’ agricultural priorities on the more than 56 million acres of land in the United States that are under Tribal jurisdiction. In addition to elevating Indian Country’s agricultural priorities among policymakers, IAC also provides on-the-ground technical assistance, domestic and international marketing support, natural resource management, small agribusiness development, youth programming, and more to Tribes and individual producers across the United States and within Indian Country.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Producer Outreach & Technical Assistance
Provide individualized technical assistance and outreach to Tribal producers, Tribal governments, and partner organizations serving Indian Country. Engage stakeholders where they are, respect and support their goals, and foster progress toward those goals while encouraging participation in community food system development that reflects the needs, values, and priorities of communities.
Conduct field visits and intake processes to identify applicable programs and resources, and communicate findings effectively.
Support the development, coordination, and dissemination of IAC training and educational materials.
Monitor USDA, BIA, and other resources affecting Tribal producers, and share relevant information with IAC stakeholders.
Accurately track funding and program timelines relevant to Tribal producers and Tribal governments.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of activities, outcomes, and contacts using IAC’s approved reporting systems.
Identify recurring barriers, program failures, or systemic challenges impacting Tribal producers and elevate findings through established internal channels to inform advocacy, policy, and program improvement efforts.
Implement outreach, technical assistance, and supplemental resource navigation aligned with membership-adopted caucus priorities.
Provide technical assistance and coordination support to Tribal governments, enterprises, and institutions, as well as to individual producers, as appropriate to IAC caucus priorities and program scope.
Relationship Building
Cultivate and maintain respectful, responsive relationships with Tribal producers, Tribal governments, USDA, and BIA/DOI personnel, and other partners.
Represent IAC professionally in all public and internal settings
Uphold IAC’s mission, promote Tribal sovereignty, and contribute to a collaborative, values-centered work culture.
Team Collaboration
Collaborate with peers and supervisors on shared assignments and cross-team initiatives.
Provide constructive feedback to strengthen processes, outreach, and program delivery.
Participate in regular meetings, training, and orientation sessions to stay aligned with IAC priorities and compliance standards.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience in administrative coordination, Tribal-serving program support, or related fields may be substituted.
While a Bachelor’s degree is preferred; candidates with a robust and progressive level of lived experience working in and with Tribal communities are welcomed.
Ability to engage in culturally sensitive and values-aligned communication when sharing information, coordinating tasks, or supporting Stakeholder Services Division activities.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage documents, track timelines, maintain systems, and support multi-step projects.
Demonstrated ability to follow established procedures, request guidance appropriately, and communicate progress or barriers clearly.
Proficiency with Google Workspace, shared drives, and digital tools commonly used for coordination, documentation, and information tracking.
Capacity to work collaboratively with all staff across the organization.
Commitment to IAC’s mission, values, and principles of Tribal sovereignty, cultural respect, and community-centered service.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
It is a requirement for this position to have strong and adequate Wi-Fi access (1.5-2 Mbps download and 0.5-1 Mbps upload minimum) to be able to access systems, meet via Zoom or other systems, and operate and communicate effectively overall.
This position requires regular travel, including multi-day field visits.
The candidate will be expected to have a home office.
Primary: Home office.
Secondary: This position will attend department events in the field. This can include exposure to adverse weather, uneven terrain, limited to no facilities, and the need to come prepared.
Plan travel with supervisors to avoid unplanned overtime.
Flex or adjust schedules (with approval) to stay within 40 hours
Get pre-approval for any work beyond regular hours.
Physical Requirements:
This position will have full days that will be sitting working at a computer.
This position will have full or partial days visiting agricultural operations or on-site on Tribal lands or within Tribal communities outdoors, indoors, and on variable terrain.
There will be some days when setting up for events may be required. These may be indoors or on uneven terrain and can include lifting and carrying packages up to 50 lbs, setting up tables, setting up canopies, setting up chairs, and doing the take-down of these events as well.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Intertribal Agriculture Council has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Intertribal Agriculture Council may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
Consistent with its obligations under the law (including the American Disabilities Act), the Intertribal Agriculture Council will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.
Intertribal Agriculture Council is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
