Required Experience:
Qualifications Required:
· Bachelor's Degree required, preferably with specialization in economic and community development or a related field required.
· A Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, or Economics is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
· Minimum of 5 years of business, economic or community development experience is required.
· Proven leadership and management experience.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
· Complex problem-solving techniques.
· Ability to work in high stress environment and manage competing priorities.
· Strong and effective relationships with subordinates, directors and external partners.
· Adhere to tribal policies and procedures, including confidentiality, as required.
· Indian Preference will be adhered to in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Develop and direct the mission and scope of work for the economic and community development department.
Document staff requirements, develop job descriptions, and hire qualified personnel to fulfill the programs and services of the department, as funding becomes available.
Provide leadership in the development of the CEDS.
o Lead and manage the CEDS committee.
o Conduct an annual economic summit that is tied to the CEDS process and has broad community engagement where Tribal citizens are active participants in shaping the economic future of the Tribe.
o Execution of action plans by evaluating progress, making adjustments to the plan, and obtaining additional resources to the plan.
Manage and implement economic and community development initiatives to achieve the goals and objectives outlined in the CEDS plan and per tribal requirements.
Ensure initiatives encompass capital needs, enable a thriving climate, develop tribal members’ capabilities, and diversify the use of tribal assets.
Gather and analyze data to provide information to tribal administration, council, and committees and as required, civic groups, businesses, individuals and the general public, on economic development issues, programs, services and plans.
Prepare and maintain economic and demographic data to justify initiatives, enable responses to economic / community information requests, and support collaboration with other tribal departments. As needed, share and collaborate with PINE.
Collaborate with PIN departments and P.I.N.E to ensure synergy between programs and services that advance the overall economic and community development goals.
Cultivate relationships and serve as liaison with key partners to support economic development programs and services for PIN that will assist the Nation to build a strong economic development department and to cultivate a strong economic and community environment.
Gain an understanding of the various incentive programs, grant sources, and technical assistance sources that support economic and community development for PIN.
Prepare grant proposals and applications, contracts, and other necessary documents required for necessary economic and community programs and services.
Prepare and report to tribal council quarterly.
Conduct other related work as assigned.
Interacts professionally and effectively with others, focusing upon the attainment of Penobscot Nation goals and objectives through a commitment to teamwork.
Conforms to acceptable attendance/punctuality standards as expressed in the employee handbook.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands/Conditions/Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, run, reach overhead, grasp, push, climb, pull, use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or equipment. The employee must be able to work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work is generally performed in a busy office setting.
How to Apply:
· Applications are available at the Human Resources Office or the Secretary’s Office at the Nick Sapiel Building, Indian Island, Maine. Applications can also be downloaded at www.penobscotnation.org.
· Apply online at https://www.penobscotnation.org/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities.
· Submit completed applications and resumes along with certifications to Human.Resources@penobscotnation.org.
· For additional information, call (207) 817-7312 or email Human.Resources@penobscotnation.org.
Pre-employment physical will be conducted in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures. Native American preference will be adhered to in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by management on an individual basis upon request.
For more information, please contact Human Resources at (207)817-7312.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41.20 - $51.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Economic development: 5 years (Preferred)
Business management: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Duties / Expectations:
Director of Economic and Community Development
Penobscot Indian Nation
12 Wabanaki Way, Old Town, ME 04468
$41.20 - $51.50 an hour - Full-time
Skills
Do you have experience in Team management?
Education
Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
Benefits
Professional development assistance
Parental leave
401(k)
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Full job description
Position: Director of Economic and Community Development
Department: Economic Development
Reports To: Tribal Administrator
Pay Range: $41.20 - $51.50
Status/Term: Full-time, Exempt
Location: 12 Wabanaki Way. Indian Island, ME 04468
Job Summary:
The Economic and Community Development Director will be responsible for developing, facilitating and promoting economic and community programs and services to support tribal entrepreneurs, artisans, and microenterprises (5 or less employees), strengthening the tribal economy, and advancing the broader economic and community development goals of the Penobscot Indian Nation; aligned to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). This position will also be responsible for developing short- and long-term goals aligned with the Tribe’s assets, cultural values, and investment criteria. Additionally, the Economic and Community Development Director will be required to establish a monitoring, evaluation, and due diligence documentation system to measure the performance of economic and community investments against these established goals.
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