Director of Food Sovereignty

Tier: 2

Department: Administration

Supervisor: General Manager of Tribal Operations

Location: 16281 Q Road

Pay Range: $30.57 - $49.94

Offering rate will vary within the listed range above. *Supported by the Department budget & related experience/education*

• Preference in employment actions exercised in accordance with applicable law. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility for preference.
• Benefits for Full-Time: Weekly pay periods, Holiday pay, paid Birthday leave, Weekly accruals for Vacation & Sick leave, Administrative, Bereavement, and Educational Leave available, Low-Cost & Low-Deductible Benefits Plans & Generous 401(k) matching program.

Questions before applying? 785-966-3060

Role: This position will oversee the daily operations of the Food Sovereignty Department by working directly with the other departments in the Nation to establish, promote, and maintain a food sovereignty program that builds tribal food systems for the community; medicinal value and cultural significance of plant foods; agriculture and cultural preservation of traditional foods; distribution, tracking and gardening.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all minimum requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:Two years of program management experience, customer relations and grant writing experience. At least two years of agriculture/horticulture field experience.

Education: AA/Certificate in agriculture technology, environmental science, agribusiness, plant sciences, agricultural leadership or food science and nutrition.

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