Operations & Administrative Manager

Role Description

We are seeking an Operations and Administrative Manager to support the day-to-day systems and infrastructure that allow Native Ways Federation to do its best work. This position will manage the operational, technology, and administrative functions that keep NWF running, including:

• Vendor relationships
• Financial administration
• IT systems

This role provides leadership across organizational operations, including:

• Technology and systems administration
• Financial administration
• Human resources coordination
• Board and executive support
• Compliance
• Organizational infrastructure

The Operations & Administrative Manager will play an essential role in strengthening organizational capacity, supporting staff success, and ensuring the organization remains efficient, resilient, and well-positioned for the future.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of professional work experience in the nonprofit and/or philanthropic sector.
• Experience working with Native-led organizations, Tribal nations, and/or Native businesses.
• Intimate knowledge of Native communities and culture.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience supporting nonprofit operations, administration, and utilizing multiple organizational systems.
• Proficiency with nonprofit technology platforms; experience with or ability to quickly learn CRM, project management, and communication tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote or hybrid work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, public administration, or another related field (preferred).
• Familiarity with financial operations and compliance in a nonprofit setting (preferred).
• Experience with NeonOne, Asana, Microsoft 365, or Google Workspace administration (preferred).

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, parental leave, and more.
• Generous and comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid time off through personal time.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions and matching.
• Health and wellness time.
• Holidays.
• 6 weeks of paid medical or family leave.
• Professional and cultural development opportunities.

Company Description

In 2008, several national Native-led nonprofit organizations founded Native Ways Federation (NWF) to activate and expand informed giving to nonprofits in Indian Country through donor education and advocacy. NWF is positioned at the forefront of change, influencing and bridging the gap between Native-led nonprofits, philanthropy, and philanthropy-serving organizations.