Director, Native Partnerships

Position Summary

Reporting to the CSO, the Director, Native Partnerships is an exciting new role for Camp Fire, with the goal of launching Camp Fire’s Native partnerships strategy. The Director will have extensive experience working in Native communities and building partnerships with Native-run organizations. The Director will set a vision for program and service delivery in collaboration with Camp Fire’s affiliates and other partners. As a member of the national leadership team, the Director will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact through community-led programs in Indigenous communities.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position: must have workspace designated in home and be willing to travel occasionally (20-25%) within the US via air and/or ground travel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Vision & Strategy Development (35%)

• Develop and launch Camp Fire's comprehensive Native partnerships strategy to expand reach and impact in a way that honors Indigenous sovereignty, cultural values, and community-led approaches to youth development.
• Research and identify best practices in Native youth development, culturally-responsive programming, and Indigenous-led organizational models.
• Analyze trends, challenges, and opportunities in serving Native youth.

Tribal Relationship Building & Community Engagement (35%)

• Cultivate authentic, trust-based relationships with Tribal leaders, councils, education directors, and community organizations.
• Serve as Camp Fire's primary liaison to Tribal nations and Indigenous communities, representing the organization at conferences, summits, and gatherings.
• Build partnerships with national Indigenous organizations including the National Indian Education Association, National Congress of American Indians, and tribal-serving nonprofits.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation to existing Camp Fire affiliates seeking to develop or strengthen relationships with Native communities in their regions.
• Organize national and regional convenings for Camp Fire staff, partners, and stakeholders engaged in Native partnerships work.

Community Development & Program Expansion (20%)

• Design innovative service delivery models that can operate both through existing Camp Fire affiliates and building new partnerships with Native communities and/or organizations.
• Coordinate pilot programs that test innovative approaches to serving Native youth.
• Cultivate relationships with federal, foundation, and corporate funders to support expansion of Native partnerships and programs.
• Track and report on grant outcomes and impact for Native partnerships initiatives.

Organizational Leadership (10%)

• Foster a culture of service excellence, responsiveness, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as internal expert and educator on Indigenous cultures, histories, and contemporary issues affecting Native communities.
• Support Camp Fire's ongoing work to address its historical legacy of cultural appropriation and build authentic partnerships.

Qualifications

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, the Director, Native Partnerships must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• At least 7 years of experience within community-based organizations in indigenous communities.
• Strong writing and communications skills, including ability to adapt to various communications styles.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships based on trust and follow through on commitments.
• Ability to work at a strategic level and a detailed tactical level.
• Flexibility, creative problem solving, and comfort with ambiguity are a must.
• Experience in program design, program delivery, or client services.
• Available to travel as required for meetings.
• Demonstrated interest in youth development, outdoor and camp experiences, inclusion and belonging, and/or stakeholder engagement.

ABOUT CAMP FIRE

Growing up is hard. That’s why Camp Fire connects young people to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves.

Camp Fire is an inclusive national youth development organization founded in 1910. With 43 affiliates in 21 states, Camp Fire creates safe spaces where young people can have fun and be themselves. We do this through a variety of powerful youth experiences and programs, customized to meet the needs of youth, their families, and their local community. But the common thread woven through all our programs is relationships. This is how we support young people as they navigate the challenges of growing up in the world today and learn the life skills they need to thrive. www.campfire.org

Camp Fire offers medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage effective the first day of the month following date of hire, subject to enrollment selection. A 401(k) plan with employer match is also available after one year of employment. Paid time off (PTO) accrues monthly for a total of three weeks per year. In addition, five sick days are provided annually along with two floating holidays. Finally, Camp Fire observes eight paid holidays (which includes the Friday after Thanksgiving) and is closed the last seven business days of December.