Committee Coordinator (Tribal Member Only)

Committee Coordinator

The Committee Coordinator handles all clerical duties and other tasks for the various committees of the Prairie Island Tribal Government, provides technical support and guidance using applicable policy. Takes initiative to problem solve, and accurately interpret P&P's, relevant ordinances, and laws.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet business needs.

• Assist in filing and organizing files for all committees
• Knowledge of ordinances and laws within the community.
• Manage and organize all committee meetings and assist with all clerical needs.
• Sends out committee meeting notices
• Types all committee meeting minutes
• Works with the committee calendar and communicates meeting times to community members
• Works with transcriptionist and ensures committee meeting minutes are up to date
• Sends out and handles any requests for the committees
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Prairie Island enrolled tribal members in good standing
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have the basic ability to transcribe recorded meeting minutes
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well within the existing team and government structure
• Sensitive to Native American Culture
• Must pass a drug screen (UA) and a criminal background check
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurability

Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time with occasional amounts of standing or walking

Required Training

• Effectively Handling Harassment training
• Any position-related training as determined by the department manager

Working Environment

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting but may include occasional outdoor activities

Disclaimer And Conditions Of Employment

All Prairie Island Indian Community employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

The Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance applies to this and all employment opportunities for the Community.

*See physical demand analysis for more detailed information.