Committee Coordinator (Tribal Member Only)

SUMMARY:

The Committee Coordinator handles all clerical duties and other tasks for the various committees of the Prairie Island Tribal Government, provides technical support and guidance using applicable policy. Takes initiative to problem solve, and accurately interpret P&P’s, relevant ordinances, and laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet business needs.

Assist in filing and organizing files for all committees

Knowledge of ordinances and laws within the community.

Manage and organize all committee meetings and assist with all clerical needs.

Sends out committee meeting notices

Types all committee meeting minutes

Works with the committee calendar and communicates meeting times to community members

Works with transcriptionist and ensures committee meeting minutes are up to date

Sends out and handles any requests for the committees

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

Prairie Island enrolled tribal members in good standing

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must have the basic ability to transcribe recorded meeting minutes

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision

Ability to work well within the existing team and government structure

Sensitive to Native American Culture

Must pass a drug screen (UA) and a criminal background check

Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*

Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Must be able to sit for long periods of time with occasional amounts of standing or walking

REQUIRED TRAINING:

Effectively Handling Harassment training

Any position-related training as determined by the department manager

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily in an office setting but may include occasional outdoor activities

DISCLAIMER AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All Prairie Island Indian Community employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

The Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance applies to this and all employment opportunities for the Community.

*See physical demand analysis for more detailed information.