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Director of Economic Development

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $135,408.00 - $164,444.80
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Life insurance
Paid Time Off

Job Description

The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony (RSIC) is a federally recognized tribal government dedicated to the economic and social advancement of its people. Established in the early 1900s and formally recognized under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, the RSIC represents over 1,100 members of the Paiute, Shoshone, and Washoe Tribes—Three Tribes, One Nation. Our lands encompass the original 28-acre Colony in central west Reno, as well as a 1,920-acre community in Hungry Valley, located 19 miles north of the Colony in the scenic Eagle Canyon region of Nevada. As a vibrant and growing organization, the RSIC honors traditional teachings and cultural... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
  • Preferably a graduate degree in business development, law, economic development, or economics
  • Knowledge of economic development principles and practices
  • Experience conducting business within a Tribal setting
  • Ability to present reports to Tribal Councils
  • Proven project management skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Working knowledge of business proposals and business plans
  • Familiarity with Nevada commercial, tax, and corporate laws
  • Ability to work in diverse cultural settings
  • Must be bondable
  • Must pass security background check
  • Must complete Conflict-of-Interest Declaration and Professional Ethics-Disclosure Requirements
  • Must obtain a valid Nevada Driver’s License
  • Indian preference applies

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business development, law, economic development, economics, or related field
  • Graduate degree preferred
  • Knowledge of economic development principles and practices, particularly in a government or tribal setting
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives
  • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
  • Experience preparing and presenting reports to Tribal Councils
  • Working knowledge of business proposals and business plans
  • Familiarity with Nevada commercial, tax, and corporate laws
  • Ability to work productively in diverse cultural settings

Job Duties

  • Develop and implement comprehensive economic development strategies aligned with Tribal Council goals
  • Coordinate activities between departments to promote economic self-sufficiency
  • Engage with potential businesses and negotiate leases
  • Collaborate with developers and contractors to ensure compliance with tribal ordinances
  • Review business proposals and provide technical assistance to tribal departments
  • Assess land acquisition plans and identify grant opportunities
  • Assist with limited legal work related to economic development initiatives

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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