Native Arts, Language, and Knowledge Senior Program Officer

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Responsible for planning, implementing, and managing the Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship, a multi-year project under the Native Arts, Language, and Knowledge Program. Position will often direct the efforts of program officers and program associates on various aspects of the Fellowship Project by providing direction, setting goals, giving feedback, coaching, and ensuring professional development and training.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Perform overall planning and management of Fellowship Project, including:
o Develop overall project plan, including key milestones, assigned resources, and timelines
o Manage and/or implement all aspects of the project to include evaluation design, grants monitoring, financial monitoring, and reporting
o Manage and implement the project application and selection process

Other Information/Requirements: 

Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Demonstrated level of mastery of Senior Program Officer functions and competencies
• Extensive external peer network
• Experience managing a fellowship program and portfolio of grantees
• Experience supporting Indigenous leaders engaged in advancing Indigenous knowledge fields
• Availability to travel frequently as needed (up to 2 to 3 times monthly on average)

How to Apply: 

Complete the job application form at: https://www.firstnations.org/our-values/jobs/

You will be asked to upload your cover letter, resume, and three references in the job application.

Requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to First Nations’ Human Resources department.

We appreciate your interest in this open position at First Nations and look forward to reviewing your
application.

First Nations Development Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range: 
$70,400 - $94,250
Contact Information
Name: 
Human Resources
Agency/Organization: 
First Nations Development Institute
Address: 
8421 Osuna Road N.E.
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87111
Business Phone: 
505-312-8641
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Aug 21 2025
Date to Remove: 
Sep 30 2025

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