ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

First Peoples Fund is a national non-profit organization founded in 1995. First Peoples Fund honors, supports and elevates the collective spirit of Native artists, culture bearers and their communities and envisions a world of thriving, culturally-centered and connected Indigenous communities.

SUMMARY:

The Program Manager, Indigenous Arts Ecology (IAE), is responsible for overseeing the administration, implementation, and evaluation of re-granting initiatives that support Native artists, culture bearers, and organizations. This includes soliciting, reviewing, and recommending proposals for funding. This position plays a pivotal role in advancing access to resources within the Indigenous Arts Ecosystem, fostering relationships with culture bearers, and ensuring program deliverables align with community needs and organizational goals. 

Reporting to the Director, Program Weaver, the Program Manager will lead the day-to-day operations of re-granting programs, including developing funding guidelines, managing applications, coordinating reviews, and tracking outcomes. The role requires collaboration with Indigenous leaders, artists, and organizations.

Pay: This is a full-time exempt/salary position. The salary range is $60000 to $75000 annually. Pay may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.

Location/Travel Requirements: Remote or if located in the Rapid City, SD area – FPF main office. Occasional travel expected as needed.

Pre-screen: Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a background check. 

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the portfolio of grant programs, including maintaining software databases and monitoring the progress of funded grants.
• Provide administrative and technical assistance to applicants, including helping them prepare and submit grants.
• Work with training, technical assistance, and contracted consultants to facilitate the smooth delivery of training and technical assistance with budgetary requirements within assigned regions.
• Research funding proposals and perform additional research on projects, organizations, and individuals.
• Build respectful relationships with grantees and potential applicants enabling the ability to ask for the support and tools needed.
• Build networks across the Indigenous Arts Ecology by introducing grantees to each other, facilitating or hosting convenings, attending relevant gatherings, appearing on National panels, etc.
• Leads and manages consultants in the collection and provision of timely fiscal information, impact data, billing, and contract management for FPF in coordination with all its constituents and partners.
• Perform related work including data entry, filing, support services and other duties as assigned.
  ADMINISTRATION: 
• Specific responsibilities, but not limited to, include the following:
• Participate in strategic planning, budget and proposal development, and other organizational activities.
• Responsible for regular reporting requirements as requested or required by the organization.
• Assist with organizing program and project meetings, workshops, conferences, and special events to advance program goals.
• Adhere to all FPF Policies.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management or administration, development/fundraising, business administration, or equivalent experience or degrees.
• A degree in philanthropic leadership or management is nice to have, but not required.
• Courses or certificates in grant writing, project management, or financial management are also helpful.
• Three-plus years of grant-making experience preferably for a nonprofit and/or Native organization. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Broad knowledge of tribal communities and cultures across the US.
• An understanding and awareness of the Native arts and culture field.
• Strong project management, budgeting, presentation and facilitation skills, research, data analysis, and reporting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication, critical thinking, collaboration, leadership problem-solving, and creativity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, including tribal leadership, artists, partners, and staff.
• Ability to work independently as well as to take direction and provide support to a team.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt.
• Demonstrated faculty with computer technology and software.

BENEFITS

Health, Dental, and Vision are provided to full time employees effective the 1st of the month after hire. These benefits are provided at no cost to the employee. Family coverage is available for cost.

Sick Leave: 48 hours – available at date of hire and can use as earned

11 Paid Holidays with 1 Personal Culturally Significant Day

Voluntary Benefits: Aflac benefits through payroll deductions

Short-Term Disability Insurance
Cancer Coverage
Hospital Coverage
Accident Coverage
Whole or Term Life Insurance
Critical Illness Coverage

After 180 day Introductory Period

Annual Leave: 70 hours for the first year of employment
401(k) with company match
First Peoples Fund is an eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov/pslf/  for more information if this applies to you.

First Peoples Fund does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

First Peoples Fund participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. First Peoples Fund will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

First Peoples Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, status as a covered veteran, or other military status.