Putting Tribal SovereigntyJobs
IFAI’s job board is intended to be a resource for Native Americans and Alaska Natives interested in employment and internship opportunities that focus primarily on Indigenous food and agriculture policy and law. However, the job board is also open to other types of opportunities in the following:
- US Federal / State Departments and Agencies
- Federally Recognized Tribes and organizations
- Educational Institutions
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State Jobs
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Tribal Jobs
ENRD Director
Pueblo of Laguna Environmental & Natural Resources
Location: Pueblo of Laguna, NM
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Duties Include:
- Plans, directs and oversees activities for the following programs: Environmental, Natural Resources, Rangeland Management and Realty.
- Develops and implements a strategic plan for the Department and is accountable for maintaining and / or expanding capacity to deliver effective and efficient departmental services to the Pueblo of Laguna.
- Develops, establishes and implements department goals and objectives based on the Pueblo’s priorities, essential governmental services provided to the community and available resources.
- Directs and manages all aspects of department’s goals and objectives and is responsible for desired outcomes
NEPA Environmental Remediation Specialist
Pueblo of Laguna Environmental & Natural Resources
Location: Pueblo of Laguna, NM
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Duties Include:
- Prepares/Reviews NEPA documents, including Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI), Records of Decisions (ROD), Environmental Assessments (EA), Endangered Species Act (ESA) Compliance and various other environmental documents.
- Oversee all aspects of a project initiation, budgeting, fieldwork, reporting, and permitting.
- Conduct internal and public scoping meetings, and public hearings.
- Navigate the complex regulatory compliance processes of NEPA, Clean Water Act (CWA), Pueblo of Laguna Water Quality Standards, Endangered Species Act and other federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Partners Jobs
Regional Outreach and Education Manager- NW Region
Intertribal Agriculture Council
Location: Remote
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Duties Include:
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Ensure assigned regional work, reporting, and funded deliverables are completed accurately and on time by setting priorities, assigning or reassigning work, monitoring progress, and addressing delays.
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Supervise, onboard, train, coach, and evaluate Program Specialists and other assigned staff, ensuring clear expectations, consistent support, and individual accountability.
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Develop regional service and work plans with regional staff and Technical Assistance leadership, aligning available capacity with regional needs, caucus priorities, organizational direction, and funding commitments.
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Monitor staff performance, service activity, deliverable progress, and reporting quality using IAC approved systems and procedures.
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Maintain a consistent regional operating cadence, provide assigned management approvals, and elevate unresolved performance, service, or delivery barriers through the appropriate leadership channels.
Regional Outreach and Education Manager- SW Region
Intertribal Agriculture Council
Location: Remote
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Duties Include:
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Ensure assigned regional work, reporting, and funded deliverables are completed accurately and on time by setting priorities, assigning or reassigning work, monitoring progress, and addressing delays.
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Supervise, onboard, train, coach, and evaluate Program Specialists and other assigned staff, ensuring clear expectations, consistent support, and individual accountability.
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Develop regional service and work plans with regional staff and Technical Assistance leadership, aligning available capacity with regional needs, caucus priorities, organizational direction, and funding commitments.
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Monitor staff performance, service activity, deliverable progress, and reporting quality using IAC approved systems and procedures.
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Maintain a consistent regional operating cadence, provide assigned management approvals, and elevate unresolved performance, service, or delivery barriers through the appropriate leadership channels.
Technical Services Provider
InterTribal Buffalo Council
Location: Rapid City, SD
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Duties Include:
The Technical Services Provider provides direct services to Tribal buffalo managers of ITBC member Tribes to assist in the improvement and expansion of their buffalo programs, habitat management, and restoration activities. This position is expected to travel and spend substantial time outdoors. These outdoor conditions are often in rugged terrain, including very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces. This is a full-time, permanent position.
Director, Organizational Communications
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Location: Centinnial, CO
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Duties Include:
The Director, Organizational Communications is responsible for developing, editing and producing high-quality content that supports NCBA’s organizational priorities and effectively communicates with members, cattle producers and industry stakeholders. This position serves as NCBA’s editorial and content production lead, overseeing the development and production of flagship publications, recurring email communications, podcast, Web and other owned media content. The Director ensures content is accurate, compelling, audience-focused and consistent with NCBA’s established messaging, voice and editorial standards. This position plays a key role in implementing integrated communications strategies that support outreach to key audiences. The Director collaborates cross-functionally to manage complex, high-impact projects and ensure cohesive messaging across all channels.
Education Jobs
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Federal Jobs
Deputy Administrator for Specialty Crops Program
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Location: Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Duties Include:
- As Deputy Administrator (DA), the incumbent leads the Specialty Crops Program within AMS, delivering grading, marketing, and information services to fruit, vegetable, nut, and other commodity customers nationwide.
- Participates fully with the Administrator and the Associate Administrator in developing, recommending, and directing programs, policies, and procedures.
- Oversees 600 geographically dispersed employees, covering inspection functions, standardization activities, market news reporting, research, promotion, marketing order oversight, PACA enforcement and domestic hemp production program administration.
USDA Volunteer Internship Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Location: Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: November 13, 2026
Duties Include:
The USDA Internship Program is a public service and leadership development experience that offers a unique opportunity to gain meaningful professional skills while contributing to the Department’s mission. The program is designed to mentor and empower today’s young leaders, deepen their understanding of federal service, and prepare them for future careers in public service, agriculture, science, policy, and community development.
Attorney Advisor
USDA Office of General Counsel
Location: Kansas City, MO
Closing Date: December 4, 2026
Duties Include:
- Attorneys provide practical, solution-oriented legal counsel on a broad range of transactional and commercial matters, balancing objectives, statutory and regulatory compliance and legal risk. You will:
- Draft and review documents for commercial and transactional work: e.g. debtor, creditor and bankruptcy, contracts, Federal Tort Claims Act, property law claims, crop insurance, loan and grant transactions, corporate structure, trusts and estates.
- Provide legal advice and counsel to USDA agencies in furtherance of the Secretary’s programs and policies.
- Research and advise on compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, organizational documents, loan security documents and other statutory requirements. Resolve contract disputes, subpoena responses, regulatory inquiries, and complaints.
IFAI Jobs
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