Job Summary
The Lummi Fisheries and Natural Resources Commission Policy Assistant/Coordinator works under the direction of the Lummi Natural Resources Department (LNR) Director’s Office to assist with the coordination and administrative implementation and technical support services necessary for the Lummi Fisheries and Natural Resources Commission (LFNRC) to implement its duties per the Lummi Nation’s Natural Resources Code of Laws, Title 10 (hereafter, Title 10). The LFNRC Coordinator/ Administrative Specialist supports the eleven elected LFNRC representatives by coordinating and preparing and distributes Commission agendas, posts, prepares meeting packets with essential backup data, supporting documents and agenda summaries; takes meeting notes and minutes, making sure they are complete and accurate; responds to requests from LIBC, LNR, Community, and CBCs for inclusion on the Commission agenda and ensures that all necessary materials are submitted for the Commission meeting packets. Administrative duties may include assisting the LFNRC Chair in drafting Lummi Indian Business Council (LIBC) resolutions, memos, letters, and other official policy-related documents, payroll, PAFs, new hire packets for newly elected LFNRC members, and gathering information to assist LFNRC in developing recommendations and informing LFNRC on decision-making on natural resource management issues under its purview, according to Title 10. This is a developmental position, and the incumbent may be mentored to full capacity as long as they have the basic qualifications (organization, writing, computer skills, personality, etc.). A long-term commitment is expected from the incumbent, and the tribe also commits to providing the financial resources and necessary capacity to mentor the incumbent. Upon selection, a work plan will be developed within the first 90 days.
