We’re hiring a Strategy and Development Co-Lead! You can learn more about the position below.
The position is 15-19 hours/week; $25/hour, sick time, and vacation time.
Two-year position with extension desired (dependent on securing additional funding)
About the organization
The Gayogohó:nǫˀ Learning Project was founded in 2021. Its mission is to support Gayogohó:nǫˀ language and culture revitalization efforts that are rooted in ancestral Gayogohó:nǫˀ lands. We aim to serve as an apolitical meeting point for Gayogohó:nǫˀ people and current residents of ancestral Gayogohó:nǫˀ lands seeking to learn more about Gayogohó:nǫˀ language and culture. Public programs to date have included Gayogohó:nǫˀ language and culture classes and discussion groups.
Responsibilities
The Strategy & Development Co-Lead will work in close partnership with the GLP Project Manager, GLP Board, and CTA staff, and project leadership to support the continued development of the Gayogohó:nǫˀ Learning Project.
Responsibilities:
1. Strategic development and Organizational support
a. Co-develop a 2-year strategic framework for the project
b. Support the planning and facilitation of a board retreat
c. Support clarity around roles and structure across:
i. Board
ii. Leadership
iii. Staff and collaborators
2. Lead and support grant proposal development, including:
a. Community Foundation grants
b. Park Foundation proposals
c. NYS and Indigenous-focused funding opportunities
d. Manage grant reporting requirements, including narrative reports
e. Develop and maintain lightweight grant tracking systems
3. Systems & Infrastructure Development, Establish and improve core systems,
including:
○ Document organization
○ Grant tracking
○ Communication workflows
○ Utilize CTA/Cornell systems (e.g., shared drives, email access)
○ Support the development of a sustainable operational foundation
The Strategy & Development Co-Lead is responsible for working with CTA to ensure all CTA policies and procedures are followed across 4 general categories:
1. Governance: Maintains a project Advisory Board (AB) of at least five members that meet at least quarterly. Submits AB meeting minutes to CTA, notifies CTA of changes in AB composition. Ensures the project’s organizational documents are up to date and submitted to CTA. Signs a new Affiliation Agreement when there is a change in AB leadership.
2. Operations: In concert with the AB, ensures that project staff and volunteers are following all CTA policies and procedures, including those outlined in the Affiliation Agreement, the Fiscal Sponsorship Policies and Procedures document, and the Employee Handbook and Personnel Procedures. Submits an annual report of project activities to CTA. Submits online, email, and print fundraising campaigns to CTA for approval. Notifies CTA of upcoming special events. Reads and responds to CTA communications in a timely manner.
3. Financial: In concert with AB, monitors project’s financial health. Works with AB and CTA to submit an annual budget. Tracks project expenses. Reviews monthly financial statements provided by CTA. Approves all project expenses and deposits. Submits grant applications to CTA for review 15 days in advance of due date.
4. Staff: Ensure all staff and volunteers have completed mandatory training. If project has paid staff, Project Manager approves employee time records and paid time off requests. Completes annual performance reviews for all paid staff.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications & Relevant Experience:
● Interest in Gayogohó:nǫˀ (Cayuga) language and culture
● Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated success in engaging external and internal stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes
● Exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills, including reliability and attention to detail
● Experience in strategy development and/or organizational design
● Demonstrated experience in grant writing and/or grant management
● Familiarity with community-based, cultural, and/or Indigenous initiatives
● Ability to work across institutional and community contexts
● Experience with fundraising strategy or donor engagement
● Strong collaboration and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
● Preference given to applicants with Indigenous cultural fluency based on lived or work experience
● Experience working with or alongside Indigenous communities or organizations
● Experience supporting early-stage or evolving organizations
● Familiarity with the New York State indigenous and/or federal funding landscape
● Experience facilitating board or strategic planning processes
Application process
Please send 1) your resume, 2) a cover letter outlining why you are interested in and well-suited for this position with the Gayogohó:nǫˀ Learning Project, and 3) the names and contact info for three references to Project Manager Michelle Seneca at: gayogohono.learning.project@gmail.com. References will not be contacted without prior notification. Applications received by October 15th, 2024, will be given priority. The job will remain posted until the position has been filled.
The successful applicant will be an employee of the Center for Transformative Action (CTA). CTA is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are hired based on their merit, ability, experience, and training without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, size, religious affiliation, genetic make-up, military/veteran status, domestic violence victim/survivor status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, or past participation in the discrimination complaint process. We are committed to being an inclusive organization and encourage people from diverse communities to apply.