Executive Director

AMERICAN INDIAN RESOURCE CENTER INC; Tahlequah (OK); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Indian Resource Center, Inc. is seeking an Executive Director to lead its operations in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This full-time position requires strategic planning, financial oversight, and strong fundraising capabilities. Ideal candidates will have a background in nonprofit leadership and a commitment to community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in nonprofit leadership.
• Proven success in fundraising and development.
• Strong background in working with Boards of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic goals for the organization.
• Oversee financial operations and fundraising efforts.
• Lead a collaborative team ensuring high quality services.

Skills

Fundraising

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public administration, education or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

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American Indian Resource Center, Inc, Seeking Executive Director

The American Indian Resource Center, Inc., AIRC Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)(3) located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The Executive Director will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic goals to meet the organization’s mission through planning and directing the program operations, financial oversight, fundraising, and public relations.The CEO reports to the AIRC Inc. Board of Directors and is a full time position with benefits.

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

●Bachelor’s degree in communications, public administration, education or related field. Master’s degree is preferred.

●Minimum of five years experience in nonprofit leadership.

●Proven success in fundraising and development with expertise in diverse fundraising strategies, including donor relations and grant writing.

●Strong background in working successfully with Boards of Directors, understanding nonprofit governance principles and implementing managerial best practices.

●Strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead a collaborative team that ensures excellence in operations and high quality services.

●Capable of building and cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders, employees, and community members.

●Knowledge of financial principles and ability to create and execute budgets.

●Flexible schedule to accommodate evening and weekend events; ability to travel as needed.

●Must be willing to relocate to Tahlequah, OK or surrounding area.

●Familiarity with indigenized, decolonized and culturally grounded project development.

●Adept knowledge of indigenous dynamics in communities, families and schools.

Compensation

Salary begins at $70,000.

To submit resume and cover letter or request more information, contact Joy Satterfield at [e-mail]

Resumes and cover letters will be accepted until June 15, 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

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