After working as an informal coalition for the past seven years, we are now working towards becoming an independent, stand-alone organization. We have created a new staff position, the Project Coordinator, to support and manage this transition.

This role is for you if you…

• Are committed to increasing homeownership opportunities for Native families in SD;
• Would like to support our Coalition’s transition from an informal coalition to an independent, stand-alone organization;
• Are a self-starter, who thrives working on your own;
• Are a bridge-builder, who can support connections between member organizations;
• Are comfortable working remotely;
• Have strong writing and communication skills;
• Have experience in affordable homeownership or community development; and
• Have a track record of moving ideas into action.

Primary responsibilities:

• Support the Project Director with the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Social and Economic Development grant project.
• Provide administrative support for the Coalition’s organizational development process including incorporation, recruitment of Board members, and adoption of Bylaws.
• Schedule meetings and record minutes for the Coalition’s steering committee and eventually the Board of Directors.
• Enter data into Salesforce database to track Coalition activities, outputs and outcomes.
• Provide administrative support to the Coalition’s working committees, as directed.
• Coordinate events, workshops and trainings.
• Provide administrative support for grants management and annual ANA reporting requirements.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume by February 25, 2022 to:

Tawney Brunsch, Executive Director
Lakota Funds
P.O. Box 340
Kyle, SD 57752

Email: tbrunsch@lakotafunds.org