Tribal Liaison; Management Analyst - INTERNAL

Tribal Liaison - Internal Only

The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC) seeks to engage our audiences in the appreciation of art, history, and culture of the Inland Northwest and beyond, through collection stewardship, exhibitions and programs that enrich and inspire. Established in 1916, the MAC is the oldest cultural organization in Spokane, Washington, and serves over 100,000 visitors each year from around the region.

The museum collections contain over 63,000 objects, including the largest known collection of Plateau tribes art and artifacts.

As the Tribal Liaison, you will serve as the primary government-to-government link between the MAC and federally recognized Tribal nations, leading early, meaningful consultation and building lasting, respectful relationships. In this vital role, you will provide strategic policy leadership to agency executives, ensuring all initiatives, programs, and decisions align with legal requirements, cultural expectations, and trust responsibilities. You will design, implement, and integrate agency-wide policies governing Tribal relations, while managing public educational programming that centers Tribal perspectives in alignment with the museum's mission of cultural preservation and inclusion.

Additionally, you will drive complex outreach efforts across diverse stakeholders and strengthen workforce readiness by delivering essential training to staff and volunteers on Tribal history, government relations, and respectful engagement.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to move or transfer thirty (30) lbs.
• Eight (8) years of experience and/or education demonstrating the ability to perform the following:

• Analyze complex, ambiguous issues with competing priorities and multiple stakeholders to develop data-driven recommendations that inform executive decision-making.
• Advise senior leadership on policy, program, and operational matters while navigating and balancing internal and external stakeholder interests to achieve collaborative outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate organizational policies and procedures to ensure strict alignment with legal requirements, strategic goals, and diverse community needs.
• Independently plan, prioritize, and execute workloads while leading cross-functional, multi-departmental initiatives to ensure alignment with broader organizational objectives.
• Demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills alongside strong cultural competency, specifically in providing effective services to tribal governments and members.

NOTE:

Qualifying education may substitute the experience requirement, year-for-year. Qualifying education will be in public administration, political science, American Indian/Indigenous Studies, environmental policy, or closely related field.

Preferred

Qualification:

• Lived experience within a Tribal community, including personal, cultural, or community based experience that informs understanding of Tribal perspectives, governance, and government to government relations.

How to Apply:

Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click "Apply" at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions. Please provide the following documents in order to be considered;

failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information

Do not attach additional documents that are not listed above, or any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).

Please Note:

By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the "duties summary" section of the online application. Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.

Additionally, the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. Background Check Notice:
Prior to any new appointment into the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC), a background check including criminal record history will be conducted as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. Washington Fair Chance…