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Division: Office of Economic Development

Salary: $40,851.20 – 66,976.00 13-2071 Status: Full-time, Exempt

Deadline: Seskehkó:wa/September 12, 2014

Description of Position: Manage, maintain and enhance certain business support programs, services and events for the Akwesasne Business Community that have a focus on access to capital. Work directly with the Akwesasne Business Community to assist and support new and expanding businesses by identifying financing options available and work directly with financial institutions to find solutions to barriers for access to capital on Native American Territory. Identify existing funding available to assist the OED and SRMT and ensure that the goals and objectives of the OED are accomplished within prescribed timeframes and according to funding parameters by performing the following duties.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in a related field with two years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Subject to Background and Fleet Policy.

Obtain complete job descriptions online at http://www.srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources – Community Building 518-358-2272. Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume and proof of native preference eligibility to: human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources, 412 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe gives preference to Native Americans who meet the requirements of the posted position. Applicants not entitled to Native Preference will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, sex, disability or national origin.

DRUG TESTING POLICY: The successful applicant must pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK: All positions require candidates to successfully pass background check(s) prior to employment. Some require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes.

FLEET POLICY: Must be at least 21 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract.

ELIGIBILITY LIST: A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used to appoint individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.