Director of Operations

Company Description Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Economic Development Corporation (ATNI-EDC) supports community and economic development for 57 Member Tribes and their tribal members. The organization provides financial and technical assistance to help strengthen tribal economies, infrastructure, and self-sufficiency.

Member Tribes are primarily located in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, with additional representation from Northern California, Nevada, Montana, and Alaska. ATNI-EDC works collaboratively with tribal governments and partners to design solutions tailored to each community’s needs and priorities.

Role Description This position is responsible for overseeing the organization’s administrative, financial, compliance, grant-support, and workforce operations to ensure effective internal systems, accurate records, regulatory compliance, and support for organizational programs and leadership by performing the following duties.

Qualifications

• Strong operations management skills, including experience designing, implementing, and improving organizational processes.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to interpret data, assess program performance, and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Proven team management abilities, including staff supervision, coaching, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Budgeting experience in planning, monitoring, and reporting on program and organizational finances.
• Customer service orientation, with a focus on responsive, respectful, and culturally informed engagement with Member Tribes and partners.
• Experience working with Indigenous or tribal communities, or in mission-driven nonprofit or public-sector organizations, is highly beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with office productivity tools and relevant software for data tracking, reporting, and collaboration.