Regional Outreach and Education Manager- SW Region

Job Title: Regional Outreach and Education Manager - SW Region

Reports To: Technical Assistance Associate Director

Salary Range: $75,000 - $81,000 DOE

Employment Status: Full-time, exempt

Work Location: This is a remote position. However, the employee must reside within the assigned regional coverage area throughout employment in this position. Additionally, regular travel throughout the assigned regions and country are required.

Assigned Regions:

• Alaska, Northwest and California
• Nevada, Southwest, Western and Southern Plains
• Rocky Mountain and Great Plains
• Great Lakes, Southeast, Northeast and Eastern Oklahoma

Benefits: IAC provides medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees and their dependants

About IAC

The Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) was founded in 1987 to pursue and promote the conservation, development, and use of Tribes’ agricultural resources. Since our founding, the IAC has been guided by our member Tribes, and we have worked diligently to advance Tribes’ agricultural priorities on the more than 56 million acres of land in the United States that are under Tribal jurisdiction. In addition to elevating Indian Country’s agricultural priorities among policymakers, IAC also provides on-the-ground technical assistance, domestic and international marketing support, natural resource management, small agribusiness development, youth programming, and more to Tribes and individual producers across the United States and within Indian Country.

Job Summary

The Regional Outreach and Education Manager supports IAC’s mission “to pursue and promote the conservation, development, and sustainable use of agricultural resources for the betterment of Tribal Nations and their citizens.” The manager helps ensure that Tribal Nations and producers throughout the assigned regions receive consistent outreach, education, and technical assistance, and that regional needs and field intelligence inform IAC’s portfolio and service decisions.

The manager aligns regional work with IAC’s portfolio direction and is responsible for regional service coverage, staff supervision, producer and Tribal service outcomes, and the accurate and timely completion of assigned work, reporting, and funded deliverables. For cross-portfolio work, the manager coordinates regional staff assignments, contributions, handoffs, and follow-through consistent with the ownership established for each project. The manager sets and reassigns staff priorities, addresses performance or delivery barriers, provides direct technical assistance, and assumes additional field responsibilities when vacancies or service gaps require it.

The responsibilities listed below describe the primary work of this position and are not intended to be a complete inventory of every duty or assignment. Specific responsibilities may vary based on regional needs, funding requirements, and organizational priorities without changing the general nature, scope, or level of the position. IAC may revise this position description and assign other mission-aligned duties as needed.

Measures of Success

Success in this position is demonstrated when:

• Tribal Nations and producers receive timely, relevant assistance, with outcomes documented within the scope of IAC’s services.
• Assigned regional work, reporting, funded deliverables, and follow-through are completed accurately and on time.
• Regional staff understand their responsibilities, complete assigned work, and receive timely direction when performance or delivery concerns arise.
• Service coverage is maintained throughout the assigned regions, including during vacancies, changing priorities, or temporary service gaps.
• Regional needs, barriers, opportunities, and field intelligence are communicated, and assigned cross-portfolio work is coordinated through completion.

Primary Responsibilities

Deliverables, Staff Supervision, and Accountability

• Ensure assigned regional work, reporting, and funded deliverables are completed accurately and on time by setting priorities, assigning or reassigning work, monitoring progress, and addressing delays.
• Supervise, onboard, train, coach, and evaluate Program Specialists and other assigned staff, ensuring clear expectations, consistent support, and individual accountability.
• Develop regional service and work plans with regional staff and Technical Assistance leadership, aligning available capacity with regional needs, caucus priorities, organizational direction, and funding commitments.
• Monitor staff performance, service activity, deliverable progress, and reporting quality using IAC approved systems and procedures.
• Maintain a consistent regional operating cadence, provide assigned management approvals, and elevate unresolved performance, service, or delivery barriers through the appropriate leadership channels.

Regional Service Coverage and Direct Assistance

• Ensure Tribal Nations, Tribal producers, and Tribal entities throughout the assigned regions receive consistent outreach, education, and technical assistance.
• Guide assistance involving USDA/BIA program access, eligibility, applications, resource identification, agricultural and natural resource planning, project development, partnerships, and other mission-aligned needs.
• Maintain regional coverage by balancing staff assignments and directly providing technical assistance when workload, vacancies, complex needs, or service gaps require it.
• Coordinate regional outreach, educational activities, instructional resources, and staff training based on identified regional needs.
• Ensure services are culturally responsive, technically sound, documented appropriately, and carried through to completion or an appropriate handoff.

Partnerships, Portfolio Coordination, and Field Intelligence

• Maintain productive relationships with Tribal governments, Tribal producers, federal agencies, educational and extension providers, Native-led organizations, and other regional partners.
• Coordinate regional partnerships and initiatives that connect resources, reduce duplication, and support Tribal agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and related priorities.
• Coordinate regional staff contributions to cross-portfolio work according to the project-specific ownership, roles, handoffs, and deliverables established for each initiative.
• Communicate regional needs, barriers, trends, opportunities, and service outcomes to Technical Assistance leadership and the appropriate IAC portfolios.
• Represent IAC in regional and organizational initiatives and support coordinated outreach, education, youth, and other mission-aligned activities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate the following through relevant education, training, and professional or community-based experience:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field, and/or 3 - 5 years experience in enhancing agricultural resources, and equivalent management experience.
• Knowledge of the histories, cultures, traditions, governmental structures, and contemporary priorities of American Indian and Alaska Native communities, with the ability to work respectfully across diverse Tribal Nations.
• Experience supervising or leading staff, assigning work, monitoring performance, addressing barriers, and supporting completion of work and deliverables.
• Working knowledge of USDA programs, services, eligibility requirements, and application processes relevant to Tribal agriculture and Indian Country.
• Understanding of Tribal and Bureau of Indian Affairs operations, government-to-government relationships, and factors affecting Tribal and producer participation in federal programs.
• Experience in agriculture, natural resources, Tribal food systems, community development, education, outreach, Tribal relations, technical assistance, or a related field.
• Ability to guide technical assistance, identify resources, and help connect Tribal producers and Tribal Nations with appropriate programs, funding, partners, and specialized support.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships and communicate effectively with Tribal producers, Tribal leaders, staff, agency representatives, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organization, judgment, written communication, and follow-through, including the ability to manage concurrent assignments, deadlines, reporting requirements, and regional service needs.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, virtual collaboration tools, databases, and organizational reporting systems.
• Relevant education or demonstrated experience in soil conservation, agronomy, natural resource management, forestry, agricultural education, agricultural engineering, food systems, business development, or another applicable discipline is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Work Environment and Travel

This is a remote position requiring residence within the assigned regional coverage area and regular travel throughout the assigned regions and nationally. The manager is expected to meet with regional staff, Tribal Nations, producers, agency representatives, and partners in person when appropriate and to attend required meetings, trainings, outreach events, regional summits, and organizational events. Travel may include extended driving, air travel, overnight stays, and occasional work outside normal business hours. The manager must maintain an effective remote work environment and consistent communication with staff and leadership.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. The Intertribal Agriculture Council has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract, and either you or the Intertribal Agriculture Council may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. Consistent with its obligations under the law (including the American Disabilities Act), the Intertribal Agriculture Council will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job. Intertribal Agriculture Council is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• PTO
• Sick Time
• Life Insurance