Careers

Native Governance Center is a Native-led nonprofit dedicated to assisting Native nations in strengthening their governance systems and capacity to exercise sovereignty. While originally founded to support the 23 Native nations sharing geography with MN, ND, and SD, we have strategically piloted growth beyond this region and hope to continue to expand offerings with thoughtfulness toward needs identified by communities.

We opened our doors in 2016, so we are relatively young. We are constantly growing, changing, and innovating. We like to say “let’s try it!” instead of living by the “we’ve always done it that way” motto, knowing we will learn from each experience.

Everything we do is driven by our values; from organizational development to program delivery to deciding on our annual group Halloween costume, our values help to guide us. We’re collaborative in our approach, listening to input from our team, our nations, and the research we were founded on, to inform our actions and decisions. We love GIFs and memes and try to find ways to use them as often as possible. We encourage respectful candor, authenticity, and balance on our team.

Since 2020, NGC has operated as a fully remote workplace, with our team members located across various Tribal Nations and states. This model has allowed us to build a dedicated and geographically diverse team. However, we also acknowledge the limitations of a purely virtual environment for the human connection and collaboration that comes with in-person interaction. As such, there will be positions within NGC that require a hybrid work model that will incorporate both remote work and in-person opportunities. This will likely involve some in-person events and potential travel. We encourage you to consider the benefits and drawbacks of this flexible work arrangement to ensure it suits your preferences. A reliable, high-speed internet connection remains a requirement for all NGC employees.

Finally, NGC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and are free from all forms of harassment and discrimination.

If this sounds like your kind of place, we would love for you to reach out.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform regular non profit accounting transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable and receivable; preparing and posting entries to the general ledger; and managing bills, invoices, and bank deposits.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including reconciling program, development, and financial data; prepare financial reports and analysis, and support board of directors reporting with clear and actionable data.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures and coordinate annual audit and 990 preparation.
• Serves as support for human resources functions including recruiting, on- and off-boarding, benefits, employee engagement, leave and attendance tracking, payroll, and employee records; facilitates and communicates organizational policies and programs and ensures labor law and regulatory compliance
• Maintains confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What Skills You Need for Success:

• Financial Analysis: Interpreting financial data to identify trends, create reports, and make informed decisions.
• Problem-Solving: Using critical thinking to solve complex financial and operational issues.
• Project Management: Overseeing projects from start to finish, ensuring they stay on time and within budget.
• Technology savvy: Using software is second nature to you. If you haven’t used specific programs and software, you will be able to pick it up with relative ease.
• Native nation rebuilding approach: You recognize that the standard approach of working may not always be a cultural match for staff or the organization. You apply the Native nation rebuilding principles and NGC’s values to your decisions.

• Salary: $70,000–75,0000
• Status: Full-time, non-exempt, salaried
• Wellness benefits: NGC pays 100% of the cost of our wellness benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability. Employees, spouses, and children are eligible.
• Paid time off: Year 1-3 of employment, staff may accrue up to 216 hours (5.4 weeks) of PTO, to be used for sick and vacation time.
• Paid holidays: 10 floating holidays (must be used in calendar year)
• Paid closures: Paid office closure from Christmas Eve–New Year’s Day; Half day Friday from Memorial Day–Labor Day.
• Workplace flexibility: We are a remote-first work environment. Staff are given a monthly stipend to offset any technology, home office, or shared workplace costs incurred.
• Professional development: We offer generous stipends for professional development as well as in-house growth and training opportunities.