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UNITED NATIONAL INDIAN TRIBAL YOUTH (UNITY) P.O. Box 12365 Contact Robey Clark at 800-547-6339 405-325-4127 (phone) 405-325-4127 406-883-3603 (phone) 1235 Sovereign Row C-7 503-241-0070 (phone) Contact: 703-838-2870 (phone) Contact Susan Gibson at 303-772-7062 or 505-765-1052 Contact: AIHEC High School Music Instructor; An instructor who can offer instruction in vocal singing, piano, guitar, and Native American music is needed for students in grades 9-12 at Navajo Preparatory School, Inc. in Farmington, NM. The mission of the school is to educate talented and motivated college-bound Navajo and other Native American youth who have the potential to succeed in higher education and become leaders in their respective communities. The school provides a rigorous academic program based on a strong foundation of Navajo philosophy supported by a residential environment that enhances individuality and independence. contact: Dr. Anthony Smagacz, Dean of Instruction
Small lobbying firm with 20 years of experience and 11 tribal clients seeks full-time
office manager/secretary/receptionist. Our focus is on assisting our clients in the protection of their sovereignty
and treaty rights before the U.S. Congress and the Federal agencies, and our issues run the gamut, including social
services, natural resources, appropriations, etc. We are looking for a self-starter to handle the day-to-day needs
of the office as well as larger organizational tasks. Members of Indian tribes are strongly encouraged to apply.
Includes fringe benefits such as health care and parking/transportation subsidy.
NCAI is a non-profit national American Indian and tribal government organization that
serves to secure tribal sovereignty and treaty rights and to promote the welfare of American Indians and Alaska
Natives. NCAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about the National Congress of American Indians,
visit www.ncai.org. Jack C. Jackson, Jr. The sponsor provides awards to U.S. citizens for research and lectureships in various
disciplines in the following countries of the Western Hemisphere: Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada,
Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico,
Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad/Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Up to three awards will be given to postdoctoral scholars to conduct research on any
aspect of minority studies in Belarus, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia,
Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, the Former Yugoslav Republic, Slovenia and Ukraine. Grants include funds for international
and inter-country travel, living and research allowances, and a monthly stipend.
An additional telephone number is 202-686-7877, and an additional email address is apprequest@cies.iie.org
PRE-ADMISSION WORKSHOPS The Association of American Indian Physicians is holding Pre-Admission Workshops for Native American students preparing themselves to enter a health professional school at the following host institutions: ***HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL*** ***UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA*** Applications are available to download at www.aaip.com or you can request an application by contacting:
The InterTribal Bison Cooperative (ITBC) is a Native American non-profit organization whose mission is the restoration of bison back to Indian lands for spiritual, cultural, ecological, and economic developmental purposes. Currently, the Cooperative comprises fifty federally recognized tribes spanning sixteen states. ITBC is hosting its 3rd Annual National Conference on August 13-15, 2000 in Santa Fe, New Mexico in partnership with the Pueblo Tribes of Taos, Picuris, San Juan, Nambe, Pojoaque, Tesuque, and Sandia. Our theme this year is Sacred Buffalo: Restoring Healthy Native Nations.
RAPID CITY - (ITBC), a non-profit organization, is accepting applications for a unique internship program aimed toward restoring bison on Indian lands across the United States. Fifteen (15) internships, made possible by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, are available to tribal college students and employees of tribal natural resources programs. Each selected applicant will be provided the opportunity for working with a bison herd by placement at a national park, nature preserve, or tribal bison project at varied locations across the western states. Interns will interact with herd managers on a day-to-day basis and will gain invaluable hands-on experience in the areas of rangeland management for ecological diversity, sustainable economic development strategies and the management of buffalo as a wildlife species. The program is open to individuals 18 years and older, who are in a college degree program that includes emphasis on natural resource management, wildlife conservation, agriculture, Native American studies or a related field. Applications are also accepted from individuals who are presently employed with tribal land/natural resources programs or tribal buffalo projects. Established in 1992, the ITBC has a membership of 50 tribes nationwide. The Cooperative's mission, as defined by its membership, is to re-establish buffalo herds on Indian lands in a manner that promotes cultural enhancement, spiritual revitalization, ecological restoration and economic development. Further information about the internships is available by contacting Trudy Ecoffey, EPA Project Coordinator for the InterTribal Bison Cooperative at 605-394-9730 or itbc@enetis.net.
The Laguna Middle School (LMS) is a distinctive place, alive with the vibrant culture of the Pueblo people with extraordinarily able, passionate, and caring students, and a committed and talented faculty and administration. LMS is a new school for the next millennium, innovative in its approaches to educational pedagogy and learning in a high-tech environment. If you would like to become a member of the team LMS has the following positions available: l Grade 6 Teacher The Laguna Middle School is tribally-operated and accredited in enchanting New Mexico.
The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) has an immediate opening for a Director of Policy Analysis and Research to support policy positions and manage a major research effort on behalf of our member institutions. The position will be responsible for policy and research related activities of the Consortium, including the maintenance and management of a national database of Tribal College statistics. Candidate must have a Bachelors Degree with extensive policy analysis, research, development, and critical/statistical analysis experience. Also requires superior written and oral communication skills, computer proficiency, and demonstrated ability to direct programs and work with others. Advanced degree, knowledge of higher education issues, and a background in program management highly desirable. For additional information, contact via e-mail aihec@aihec.org To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:
Overall Function: To implement and maintain the organization's strategic goals and objectives by giving direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization's philosophy, mission, and strategy. Duties and Accountabilities:
Qualifications: Education and Experience: Master's degree in Business Administration or related field and four (4) years of managerial experience, preferably with a development organization. Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledgeable of administrative policies and procedures; Effective
supervisory and management principles; grantsmanship, budget preparation, and fiscal management; tribal, county,
state, and federal programs. Ability to establish and implement goals and objectives; plan, organize, and evaluate
project development; establish and maintain Salary: $48,000 first year, performance-based 5% increase for 2nd year
The International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management (IIIRM) in Denver is
currently accepting resumes for several paid internships it will be offering this summer and throughout the next
year. Internships are in the areas of tribal natural resource management broadly and they range from three-month
summer projects to year long post-graduate placements. Examples of research projects undertaken by IIIRM interns
include: research into the environmental justice implications for tribes of the National Environmental Policy Act;
the environmental justice implications of the Skull Valley Band of Goshute's Decision to accept radioactive waste.
There are upcoming intern opportunities within IIIRM research projects focused on the ethical, legal, social, and
cultural implications for tribes of the Human Genome project; a survey of While IIIRM has on-going research projects to which interns will be assigned, IIIRM also looks to interns to design their particular slice of that research in accordance with their academic interests and career goals. IIIRM is looking for highly self-directed interns (both undergraduate and graduate). All interested individuals should contact Merv Tano IIIRM President, at 303-733-0481 or e-mail him at Mervtano@aol.com
Description: Work closely with tribes, NAU faculty, ITEP staff, EPA management/technical staff and TAMS Steering Committee in establishing the organizational and operational structure of the TAMS Center. Responsible for building expertise of tribal professionals in air monitoring program design, operation and maintenance, data management and analysis which includes development of technical training, support programs and capabilities of tribal air monitoring needs. Assists in grant proposals. Works independently or as part of a team in assessing tribal training needs, planning and developing new programs that support tribal air quality development. Works independently or in a team in program evaluations. Report to ITEP Director on status and progress of TAMS Center. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, natural science or related field of study. 4 years of direct experience in an environmental regulatory program, preferably in tribal air quality. Specific knowledge in air quality monitoring, data analysis and other associated technical applications. Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience. General Information The Training and Outreach Manager will be responsible for long-range,
strategic planning and development of an ambient air monitoring training and support program for tribal air quality
professionals. The T/O Manager will be required to work directly with USEPA and other Tribal Air Quality Professionals
to develop and implement all program applications of the TAMS Center. The goal of TAMS Center is to provide training
and technical support devoted to tribal air Annual Salary: $42,000-$48,000 depending on experience Please refer to the NAU Human Resources web page at www.nau.edu/~hr/ for the full position announcement and application. Applications may also be filled out online or faxed with the original application and original signature mailed in at a later time. Or you may call the Human Resources department directly at 520-523-2223 for further assistance.
Position is located at the Description: Works closely with ITEP, USEPA staff and the TAMS Steering Committee to
provide general administrative support in the administration and operation of the TAMS Center. Prepares routine
documents, monitors budget expenditures and financial reports, compiles data, files, answers phone calls. Works
closely with TAMS Training and Outreach Manger to research and develop training program material and curriculum
for advanced air quality monitoring training. Tasks includes Minimum Qualifications: 4 years of demonstrated administrative experience in office management including supervisory skills or certificate in secretarial science and 3 years of experience and/or related education or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education. General Information: The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for secretarial and administrative functions to support the planning and development of an ambient air monitoring training and support program for tribal air quality professionals.Under supervision of the TAMS Training and Outreach Manger, the Administrative Assistant will perform administrative tasks associated with the operation of the TAMS Center. The goal of the TAMS Center is to provide training and technical support for tribal air quality monitoring. The Administrative Assistant will be an employee of ITEP, Northern Arizona University. Annual Salary: $24,000-$28,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Please refer to the NAU Human Resources web page at www.nau.edu/~hr/ for the full position announcement and application. Applications may also be filled out online or faxed with the original application and original signature mailed in at a later time. Or you may call the Human Resources department directly at 520-523-2223 for further assistance.
Assist ECO in arranging interns' transportation and accommodations for business travel; review interns' request forms and expense reports for accuracy; confirm available travel funding in internship contracts and resolve inadequate funding situations; insure accurate billing of travel expenses to clients. Qualifications: strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, basic understanding of accounting processes and procedures. Associate's degree in Accounting a plus.
The University of Minnesota Extension Service is the major outreach arm of the University of Minnesota. This educator will be part of an office team with two existing educators, one administrative assistant, and a nutritional education assistant. Office responsibilities are divided and shared. Educational program emphasis for this position includes:
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree is required. A degree in a field of study which, when combined with relevant work experience, projects a well-rounded knowledge of family and/or youth development is preferred. Acceptance into a graduate program or academic achievement at a level qualifying the applicant for admission to graduate school is required. Master's degree is preferred. For further information and to request application materials, contact:
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