Chief Operating Officer (Boulder)

ZRG Aspen Leadership Group partners with the Native American Rights Fund to find a Chief Operating Officer (COO). This extraordinary opportunity offers an experienced operations executive a chance to steward an organization devoted to advancing and protecting Native rights and shape its next chapter.

About NARF

The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) is a 55‑year‑old 501(c)(3) legal organization headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with offices in Washington, D.C., and Anchorage, Alaska. NARF fights to protect Native American rights, resources, and lifeways through litigation, legal advocacy, and legal expertise. Since 1970, NARF has provided legal assistance to Native American Tribal Nations, organizations, and individuals nationwide, achieving significant results in tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, natural resource protection, voting rights, and Indian education. The organization has over 70 staff members and is governed by a volunteer board of directors composed of thirteen Native Americans from different Tribal Nations.

Position Overview

The COO will be a key member of NARF's leadership, partnering closely with the Executive Director and other senior leaders to strengthen and advance the organization's operations in support of its mission, respond to its tremendous growth, and prepare it for the future. The role reflects a significant moment in NARF’s evolution following a doubling of the operating budget and nearly a 60 percent increase in staff over the past five years.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Finance & Accounting, Development, Information Technology, Facilities, Human Resources, and Communications.
• Drive cross‑organizational alignment and effectiveness.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership, building the infrastructure, organizational capacity, and culture of operational excellence necessary to advance NARF’s mission.

Qualifications

• Required a bachelor’s degree. An advanced degree in business, finance, law, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working with Native American communities, tribal governments, and native advocacy organizations is preferred.
• Experience with mission‑driven organizations, public interest law firms, or impact litigation non‑profit organizations is desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $268,000 to $307,000 based on the Denver Metro market and the 10‑15+ years of experience required. Actual salary within the range will depend on years of experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. NARF offers a comprehensive and generous package of benefits including vacation leave, health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off including sick, parental, and medical/disability leave, a 401(k) employer contribution (eligible after one year of service), employer‑paid group life insurance, accident insurance, and short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.

Application

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should address the mission of the Native American Rights Fund and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in this position. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, contact Marianna DiVietro at View email address on apply.placed-app.com. To apply for this position, visit