Deputy Director

Opened Feb 23, 2026 Closing Mar 16, 2026

Organization:
Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation

Locations:
Wenatchee, WA

Contact Information

Please submit:

A resume

A cover letter or a video/audio statement sharing:
Why you are drawn to IRRF
How your experience connects to Indigenous community-centered leadership
What you hope to contribute and learn as we move toward shared leadership

3–5 current professional references

Email applications to:
Recruiter, Colleen Malmassari, at

The Indigenous Roots & Reparation Foundation (IRRF) is an Indigenous‑led nonprofit established in 2021 to preserve history, culture, traditions and language through education and advocacy. We are rooted in relationship, reciprocity, and repair. Our work centers Indigenous sovereignty, land stewardship, cultural preservation, and community healing. We partner with organizations, Tribes, Elders, youth, and allies to build programs and systems that honor Indigenous knowledge and create lasting impact across generations.

At IRRF, leadership reflects the circle—not the hierarchy. We are intentionally building a shared leadership model grounded in Indigenous governance values of balance, accountability, and collective care.

The Deputy Director is IRRF’s primary internal leader, responsible for day‑to‑day operations, program integrity, people and culture, and organizational health. This role is designed as a pathway to shared executive leadership, with the clear intent of transitioning into a Co–Executive Director position upon mutual readiness and Board approval.

Working closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, staff, and community partners, the Deputy Director ensures that IRRF’s daily work reflects its mission, values, and commitments to Indigenous communities.

This is a leadership role for someone who can hold systems and relationships with care—balancing operational excellence with deep community accountability.

Required:

• Demonstrated experience in nonprofit, Tribal, or community‑based leadership
• Strong organizational management, operational, and people leadership skills
• Experience overseeing programs, staff, or multiple initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deep understanding of Indigenous values, relational leadership, and community accountability
• Online file management, Google, and email. Proficiency with Google (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Form, or Apple Numbers, similar tools) and Adobe Acrobat DC.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and systems
• Growth‑oriented
• Purpose‑driven
• Resourceful and action‑oriented
• Ability to work in both an office setting and land‑based activities and cultural events
• Ability to occasionally lift items up to 60lbs

Preferred:

• Lived or professional experience in Indigenous education, cultural preservation, language revitalization, or land‑based learning
• Experience building and sustaining partnerships with Tribal Nations and community organizations
• Familiarity with HR, fundraising, or nonprofit operations
• Bilingual or bicultural experience
• Experience working with Indigenous communities of our local area

• Grounded in cultural humility and shared leadership
• Strong listener and collaborator
• Comfortable leading both systems and relationships
• Adaptable, reflective, and community‑accountable
• Passionate about healing, reparative practices, and cultural continuity

• Organizational Operations & Internal Systems (Lead Authority)
  • Oversee day‑to‑day operations, administration, and internal workflows
  • Maintain effective systems for recordkeeping, data management, and reporting
  • Support implementation of Board‑approved organizational and HR policies
  • Ensure internal compliance with nonprofit and employment regulations
• Program Oversight & Community Engagement
  • Lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of IRRF’s cultural, educational, and land‑based programs
  • Ensure programs center Indigenous knowledge, language revitalization, environmental stewardship, and intergenerational learning
  • Maintain relationships with Elders, youth, cultural practitioners, Tribes, and community partners
  • Support culturally…