Job Posting
Executive Director
Position: Executive Director
Reports To: Principle Chief
Department: Agriculture/Food Sovereignty
Pay Grade: Grade 11 Step 1
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Purpose: The Director of Food Sovereignty is a visionary leadership role responsible for empowering the Seminole Nation community to take control of its food systems through culturally grounded, sustainable, and community-led initiatives. This position will provide administrative oversight of the Seminole Nation Food Sovereignty Systems and spearhead the development of the Tribe's first Tribal Agricultural Resource Management Plan (TARMP). The Director will lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs that promote food justice, environmental stewardship, traditional food revitalization, and local food production. This role is instrumental in shaping policies and building systems that enhance food access, protect tribal land and resources, and restore traditional agricultural practices.
Job Duties:
• Develop partnerships and cooperative agreements for purchase of food from local producers and develop additional food production systems to improve food security.
• Facilitate community strategic planning sessions for stakeholder input to justify needs for agricultural grants and contracts.
• Arrange consultation engagements to identify and plan usage of tribal agricultural lands and natural resources.
• Provides guidance with training and education for employment and entrepreneurial
outcomes.
• Engage staff in the promotion of community activities to ensure that all sections of the community are aware of agricultural resources and opportunities.
• Generate inclusion of other corporate agencies such as: the Historic Preservation Office, the Language Program, Health and Nutrition Programs, the Food Distribution Program, Senior Citizens Program, Childcare and Head Start Programs.
• Establish network of contacts within the public, private and voluntary sectors to improve agricultural activities for community participation.
• Carry-out duties in accordance with relevance to new grants and contracts adhering to
regulations and standards.
• Ensure written policies, procedures, and guidelines for each agricultural program.
• Prepare monthly reports for the Executive Office and relevant grant funding agencies.
• Update and present budgets as necessary.
• Represent the tribe at tribal agricultural events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
• Group facilitation skills.
• Strong ability to motivate others.
• Knowledge in issues of local governments, community development approaches and techniques for strengthening cohesion in community.
• Experience in agriculture and food delivery systems.
• At least five years of experience in administration of grants & contracts.
• At least eight years combined experience working in tribal government positions.
Physical Demands:
• Work is performed in an interior/office environment, outside food production facilities, and area community areas.
• Normal daily routines to view grounds and properties.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
• Three years recent experience in tribal government operations.
• Two years of experience in agricultural related work.
• Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license with ability to meet Seminole Nation liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.
• Must be able to pass background check, with no prior convictions and/or felonies.
• Must be able to comply with the Seminole Nation Drug Free Workplace policies.
Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
Closing Date: 02/13/2026 |
