Government Affairs Director jobs in Rock Hill, SC

The Government Support Specialist is responsible for providing administrative support to the Government Affairs Manager, Tribal Administrator, and Elected officials. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in administrative roles, preferably within a government or executive setting, demonstrating discretion, professionalism, and the ability to handle confidential information. This individual should possess the ability to work in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment while also maintaining the ability to achieve accurate and highly competent results. This role entails traveling alongside tribal administration and elected officials as needed and occasionally on short notice.

The Government Support Specialist reports to the Government Affairs Manager and is subject to the CIN Personnel Policies and Procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide record management assistance including organizing digital systems and hard copies as needed for Administration, Legal, and governmental records.

• Schedule meetings: coordinate invites, meeting agendas, ensure rooms are prepped, coordinate necessary technology and presentations, order refreshments as required and greet guests for all meetings and trainings.

• Regularly review Nation’s website to ensure it is updated and work with appropriate staff to adjust as needed.

• Schedule travel for Administration, Governmental Affairs, and Elected officials this includes.

• Maintain receipts for travel and purchase cards assigned to government and reconcile with purchasing monthly,

• Provide regular administrative duties for the team including but not limited to typing, filing, copying, scanning, binding.

• Regularly update organization wide contact lists and distribute appropriately.

• Order and distribute supplies needed for tribal buildings and vehicles.

• Proactively coordinate with building maintenance when issues need to be addressed within the buildings.

• Help coordinate staff events.

• Provide back-up to Governmental Affairs Manager for Executive Committee agendas and minutes.

• Work on special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Regular travel is expected; occasionally on short notice.

COMPETENCIES

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with people at all levels of government and the public.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.

• Must possess very strong attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive information.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 2 years’ work experience in a professional or administrative environment.

• Strong working knowledge and skillset with Microsoft Office Suite, copier/printer/fax/scanner, phone, internet, and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.)

• Valid State Driver’s License and willingness to travel as needed.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Tribal Government Operations

• Type 45 Words Per Minute

• Basic knowledge of Computer & IT Skills; Human Resources

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; bend so as to open/use lower drawers or cabinetry; to talk, hear, and see. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Catawba Indian Nation exercises INDIAN PREFERENCE

Native American Indian preference shall apply to this position pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (24 U.S.C. 450, et seq.), 25 CFR 271.44 and other relevant laws (title 25, U.S. code, Section 472 & 473).

Satisfactory background checks and drug screening are requirements for employment.

Completion or submission of an application and/or resume does not guarantee an interview or an offer of employment. We only contact candidates selected for interviews and do not hold applicants for future vacancies. Applications must be submitted for current posted positions.

To apply, submit CIN Employment Application and Resume no later than 5:00 p.m., 4/16/2024 to The Catawba Indian Nation, Attention Human Resources, 996 Avenue of the Nations, Rock Hill, South Carolina, 29730. All requested information listed above must be submitted by deadline. CIN Employment Applications are available from website https://www.catawba.com/careers and the above location.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Application Question(s):

• Are you a citizen of the Catawba Nation?
• Are you the parent or spouse of a citizen of the Catawba Nation?
• Are you a citizen of any state or federally recognized tribe in the states of NC or SC?
• Are you a citizen of any other federally recognized Native American Tribe or an Alaskan Native?
• Are you a current employee of the Catawba Nation?

Work Location: In person