Job Title: Native American Network (NAN) Nevada Regional Field Directors

Description:
The INDN’s List Education Fund (ILEF) is seeking full-time NAN Nevada Regional Field Directors, who will organize and mobilize the Indian vote on Nevada Indian reservations, to be hired November 2007 through January 2008, with a start date of November 1. Regional Field Directors will need to attend a 2-day training in October – travel will be provided.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Housing will be provided. Select Nevada Regional Field Directors will be asked to remain on staff and relocate to continue organizing efforts in our targeted states.

What is the Native American Network (NAN)?
The Native American Network (NAN) is one focus of INDN’s List Education Fund for 2008. It will be an ongoing effort to build civic engagement and political power at the grassroots level in Indian Country throughout America. Registering voters and turning them out on Election Day will be a major part of NAN's efforts, but the ultimate goal of this project is to consolidate the political power garnered through the voting process and develop it into the ability to advocate for positive change in Indian Country and America on an ongoing basis.

American Indians have made strides over the past few cycles in building voting participation and political representation. Candidates and elected leaders are in turn increasingly cognizant of the value of these voters as a constituency. But more importantly, the growing influence of Indian Country is giving a voice to the too-long-neglected challenges facing today’s Indians, from poverty to inadequate healthcare to substandard housing and access to education.

NAN was founded with the idea that the challenges facing Indian Country will continue to be neglected by our political leaders until Indians become an active force in their American democracy. The momentum Indians are building in the political process make 2008 ripe for a major, sustained voter mobilization program to educate and move Indian voters to the polls. It's time we change the dynamic and begin to exercise the power we wield through the voting process and finally have our issues become an important part of the American agenda.

NAN’s first priority will be turning out the Indian Vote in the Nevada caucuses, held on January 19, 2008.

Responsibilities:
The NAN Nevada Regional Field Directos will execute the Nevada NAN Plan for this election cycle by identifying, organizing and mobilizing the Indian Vote for the January Caucuses. They will report directly to the NV NAN Political Director. Primary responsibilities include:

• Identify and organize the Indian population on specific reservations in Nevada.
• Meet aggressive voter registration and volunteer recruitment goals.
• Work with the Republican and Democratic parties to secure caucus locations on reservations.
• Help execute plan to educate Indian voters about the caucus process and motivate them to participate.
• Implement a voter registration program that will register 80% of the over-18 Indian population on reservations, and get these voters to the caucuses (there is also same-day registration).
• Build a strong Get Out The Indian Vote effort to ensure the Indian Vote turns out on January 19.
• Organize and implement field activities and events, as well as engage volunteers in various parts of the state to increase voter registration and caucus attendance.
• Help identify Reservations Organizers to work November through January.
• Manage Reservation Organizers.
• Represent ILEF and NAN at meetings and events.

Qualifications:
A NAN Nevada Regional Field Director should:

• Have one year of related political experience.
• Be able to manage Reservation Organizers.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a vehicle with liability insurance to use for work (must submit proof).
• Must have a cell phone. You will receive a monthly stipend to cover use for work.
• Have the ability to travel.
• Have a computer to use for work.
• Possess excellent writing and organizational skills.
• Have the ability to work fast and work on a deadline.
• Commit to working November 2007 through January 2008.
• Be a self starter.
• Be willing to work long hours on nights and weekends.
• Be organized and flexible, and possess the ability to stay calm in a crisis.
• Be adaptable to frequent changes in workload.
• Be committed to the goals of ILEF and NAN.
• Be willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• And, last but not least, have a sense of humor.

Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply; we have a native hiring preference.

To Apply:
Email cover letter, resume, and three references to courtney@indnslist.org. Information can also be faxed to Courtney's attention at 918.583.6104. Please provide all materials by close of business October 8, 2007.

Questions should be directed to Courtney at the above email address, or she can be reached by phone at 918.583.6100.

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