Tribal Legislative Coordinator

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government in Michigan seeks a Legislative Administrator to assist Legislators by providing admin, research and public relations support. You will manage staff, schedules, travel, communications, and track legislation, while coordinating meetings and preparing briefing materials for Councilors.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or 5 years of comparable work, policy experience with tribal/state/federal government, and preferred tribal government

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of comparable work experience with emphasis in business, political science, public administration or related field is required.
• Five years’ experience working with tribal, state, or federal government in policy or public administration is required.
• Preferred experience working for or with tribal governments.
• Knowledge and experience working with Native American communities, culture, customs and cultural law is required.
• Enrolled citizens of LRBOI, federally recognized tribe or Alaskan natives are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage/Supervise daily office and support staff operations per Legislative Organizational Chart.
• Manage the Tribal Council schedule and travel arrangements, providing all materials.
• Supervise independent interns and volunteers.
• Ensure proper filing and storage of documents.
• Process Legislative Check Requests, Purchase Orders, Stipend payment requests and personnel action forms.
• Approve EWS payroll time requests for Department staff.
• Ensure Office supplies/printers are maintained.
• Maintain closed session meeting minutes records
• Manage Commission and Committee processes as directed by Ordinance, Regulations and Tribal Council directives.
• Manage constituent inquiries and casework and serve as a liaison between the Tribal Council and constituents.
• Facilitate and coordinate communication between the Tribal Councilors, Ogema (executive), Judicial, state and federal officials, staff, agency personnel, commissions, committees, stakeholders and citizens in the development and advancement of legislation.
• Coordinate and schedule all tribal council meetings, work sessions, and community meetings.
• Coordinate with press officer / communications and other staff in preparing newsletters, press releases, speeches, memos, and other official correspondence.
• Represent the office at legislative and community events.
• Post Legislative information on approved social media websites.
• Track advancement of resolutions, regulations, ordinances through the legislative process.
• Prepare reports and briefings to keep Tribal Councilors updated on policy issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Policy experience

Communication skills

Research skills

Tribal government experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of comparable work experience

Experience with tribal government policy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Spreadsheet skills

Job description

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government in Michigan seeks a Legislative Administrator to assist Legislators by providing admin, research and public relations support. You will manage staff, schedules, travel, communications, and track legislation, while coordinating meetings and preparing briefing materials for Councilors.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or 5 years of comparable work, policy experience with tribal/state/federal government, and preferred tribal government