Seattle Indian Services Commission | Executive Director

National American Indian Housing Council; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance stipend

Sick leave

PTO

Paid holidays

Professional development

Travel allowance

401k with employer contribution after

Job summary

The Seattle Indian Services Commission is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization as it completes the Native Village & Gateway project and advances its mission with Native communities in Seattle. This role reports to the five-member Governing Council and requires strategic leadership, community partnerships, and strong advocacy on urban Native issues.

The Executive Director will oversee organizational development, fundraising, and program growth, guiding staff and partners toward

Responsibilities

• Lead SISC in organizational development, fundraising, program growth and advocacy.
• Report directly to the SISC Governing Council.
• Guide the completion of the Native Village & Gateway projects that will reshape Seattle's Native landscape.

Job description

National American Indian Housing Council

Seattle Indian Services Commission | Executive Director

Seattle Indian Services Commission | Executive Director

Position: Executive Director
Date Open: January 9, 2026; open until filled
Location: 40 hours per week during normal business hours, including periodic evening SISC events and meetings. Currently remote with some in-office meetings in Seattle, WA
Compensation: Salary position at $118,000/year; benefits include employer-sponsored health insurance stipend, sick leave, PTO, paid holidays, professional development, travel allowance, 401k retirement plan with employer contribution available after 1 year vesting
Reports To: SISC Governing Council
Position Type: Full-time exempt

Position Overview
The Seattle Indian Services Commission is hiring an Executive Director! This position will have the extraordinary opportunity to lead SISC at a historic moment, guiding the completion of the Native Village & Gateway, a project that will reshape the Native landscape of Seattle for generations to come.

The Executive Director is the chief leader and strategist of SISC, responsible for advancing the organization’s mission, vision, and values in partnership with the SISC Governing Council, Urban Native non-profit organizations, Tribal partners, community members, and elected officials. The Executive Director provides leadership in organizational development, fundraising, program growth, and advocacy, while ensuring that SISC remains deeply accountable to the Native community it serves. This position reports directly to the five-member SISC Governing Council.

To Apply
The Executive Director will have the extraordinary opportunity to lead SISC at a historic moment, guiding the completion of projects that will reshape the Native landscape of Seattle for generations to come.
This is not only a leadership role but also a calling: to steward the legacy of Native leaders who fought for SISC’s founding, to honor the resilience of Native people in urban settings, and to build a thriving future for Native people.