NOTIFICATION OF JOB OPENING

Open/closed competitive

Job Title:                   National Network Program Manager       (full-time permanent)

Department:             Health Education & Chronic Disease Prevention                    

Location:                   Inter-Tribal Council Central Office, Sault Ste. Marie, MI          

The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. is a state chartered 501 C3 non-profit organization consisting of eleven federally recognized Indian Tribes in Michigan.  We offer a variety of services such as Child & Family, Educational, Employment, and Health Services.  Full-time permanent positions receive fully sponsored group term life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.  We also have health insurance (BC/BS) and a 401(K) Retirement plan.  ITC also provides paid leave each year for 14 holidays, 3 personal days, minimum of 13 days vacation and 13 days sick for eligible employees/programs.  We have an informal work environment and family-friendly policies.  Please visit our website at www.itcmi.org.  

Job Summary:

Management of the National Native Commercial Tobacco Prevention Network.  Focus on all elements of tobacco prevention and control programming specific to Tribal leadership and governance.   Serve as a Leader for the Project Management Team.  Guide the planning and implementation of events and activities to improve access to culturally sensitive tobacco prevention.  Control training resources to include research activities among federally recognized tribes in the U.S.  

Job Specifications:

Bachelors degree in Public Health, or related field, with four years experience in community health field required.  Masters degree in Public Health preferred.  Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required.  Strong computer skills necessary, including word processing, power point, excel, web-based information gathering, and electronic file management.  Must have valid driver’s license and able to travel.  Background check required.  Prior contract and budget management experience preferred.  Prior experience working with Native populations preferred.  Preference given to qualified Native Americans.

Send resume’ and verification of Native American status (if claiming preference) to:           

                        Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc.

Attn:    Wendy Belleau Pifer

2956 Ashmun Street Suite A

                        Sault Ste. Marie, MI  49783

                        Phone:             906-632-6896 extension 154

                        Fax:                 906-253-1893

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Date Posted:             07-25-12                                 Closing Date:                        08-07-12