Jobs & Contract Opportunities

Join us! ATNI-EDC is a growing non-profit organization seeking dynamic, community-oriented, and mission driven Team Members!

The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Economic Development Corporation (ATNI-EDC) is a nonprofit organization that provides financial and technical assistance to ATNI Member Tribes in the priority areas of community and economic development to each of the fifty-seven ATNI Member Tribes in the Pacific Northwest that includes all of the Tribes in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, as well at Tribes in Northern California, Nevada, Montana, and Alaska. As one of its tools, ATNI-EDC operates a Revolving Loan Fund that aims to increase access to capital for Native American communities and entrepreneurs. ATNI-EDC first began lending in 2000.  In 2002, the board formed a subsidiary Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) called Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Financial Services (ATNI-FS). 

ATNI-EDC offers a generous benefits package that includes 4 weeks of PTO, 13 holidays, 100% employer-paid medical insurance, and 401(k) match.


ATNI-EDC Director of Financial Services

  • Location: Portland, OR
  • Salary: $75,000 to $90,000 per year, based on experience
  • Closing Date: Open until filled
  • Position Overview: The Director of Financial Services (FS) will oversee all lending and technical services activities of ATNI-FS, a subsidiary of ATNI-EDC.

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter (2-pages maximum), resume or CV, and a list of three professional
references. Your cover letter should clearly explain how your skills, experience, and interests fit this
position.
By email: Send to hr@atniedc.com with the subject line “Application for Director of Financial
Services.” It is preferable that you send your documents as a single pdf.

By mail: Send to Human Resources, ATNI-EDC, PO Box 66592, Portland Oregon 97290. If you are
sending your application by mail, please inform us by email (hr@atniedc.com) or by phone
(503.206.8754).


ATNI-EDC Office Administrator

  • Location: Portland, Oregon (not a remote position)
  • Wage: $21-$24 per hour

Position Overview

The Office Administrator will support the mission and vision of ATNI-EDC by assisting the Executive Director with clerical, HR(payroll, benefits and onboarding),light accounting, and marketing tasks. This position requires in-office attendance in a full-time capacity, with the possibility of flexible hours.

To Apply

Please send completed application, cover letter (1-page maximum), resume or CV, and a list of three professional references.  Your cover letter should clearly explain how your skills, experience, and interests fit this position.  The references should be from a peer, someone you have managed, and someone that has managed you.

By email: Send to info@atniedc.com with the subject line of “Application for Office Administrator by end-of-close business on the day of the application deadline listed.  It is preferable if you send your documents as a single pdf.

By mail: Send to: Casey Pearlman, ATNI-EDC, PO Box 66592, Portland Oregon 97290. Envelope must be postmarked TWO DAYS PRIOR to the application deadline.  If you are sending your application by mail, please inform us by email (info@atniedc.com) or by phone (503.206.8754).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.  ATNI-EDC reserves the right to observe Tribal preference as a standard hiring practice, as part of our mission is to promote and provide employment opportunities for Indian People from the Member Tribes of ATNI.

ATNI-EDC will post updates on open positions soon, read on to learn about opportunities with our partners.


Partner Job Postings

Underscore is Seeking a Operations Director

Location: Portland, OR (home/office hybrid)

Compensation: $65,000 – $70,000 plus benefits

Position Summary: Join our small team of passionate nonprofit professionals. We are looking for a resourceful, detail-oriented Operations Director to keep our internal operations running smoothly. If you get excited about setting up and managing efficient processes and have a knack for organization, this position is for you! The duty of the Operations Director is to ensure people, processes and technology are working together efficiently so plans are executed properly and decisions are based on reliable information.


North Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation & Development Council is Seeking a Planning and Community Engagement Director

Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 depending on experience

Location: Port Angeles or Port Townsend, Washington

The Planning and Community Engagement Director works with the Executive Director and NODC partners to plan and facilitate regional, cross-jurisdictional, cross-sectoral planning and engagement on issues such as renewable energy development, broadband expansion and climate change adaptation. The position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse group of local governments, Tribes and community organizations in a rural area with exceptional natural beauty.

Excellent group process and meeting facilitation skills are required along with the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Good writing skills and the ability to work independently and accomplish tasks with minimal supervision are needed. Interest in learning about a wide range of topics and issues is desired, as is the ability to dive into a subject and learn enough to speak and write intelligently about it.

Click here for detailed information regarding salary, responsibilities and qualifications, where to submit a response and what to include.

Review of resumes and interviews will begin February 6, 2023. Responses must be received no later than February 17, 2023.


Nimiipuu Fund is Seeking a Programs Officer

Salary: $45,000 to $65,000 DOE

The Nimiipuu Community Development Fund (NCDF) Programs Officer is responsible for the development and administration of programs and services to assist Native Americans and NCDF target markets in the development of financial education, coaching, credit, small business, and microenterprises.  This position aids in the mission of NCDF in its development services and technical assistance to improve individual, family, and community self-determination and self-sufficiency.

Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to Jonelle at Nimiipuu Fund.

Find more on the Nimiipuu Fund website.


Northwest Native PTAC is Hiring!

Positions Open: Program Coordinator & Procurement Counselor

Program Coordinator

Salary: $50,000 – $54,400, depending on experience

Summary of Duties: This position requires a variety of administrative and social media responsibilities. The Program Coordinator will work closely with the NNPTAC Program Manager in developing a larger media footprint and maintain the PTAC’s digital presence across multiple platforms while assisting with day-to-day administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of success in both administrative and digital marketing, will have outstanding communication and organization skills and be capable of working autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply: Please apply through the Indeed job posting: https://www.indeed.com/job/program-coordinator-nn-ptac-1a885dc261267e20

Procurement Counselor

Salary: $60,000 – $72,000, depending on experience

Summary of Duties: The primary responsibility of the Procurement Counselor is educating and assisting businesses within the Northwest Native Procurement Technical Assistance Center (NNPTAC) service area on federal, state, and local government procurement processes. This includes the following:

  • providing information in such areas as government registrations, market research, marketing, bid/proposal/quote preparation, contract performance issues, and assistance with state and federal regulations.
  • assisting with government contracting to businesses primarily located in the service area through events, workshops and one-on-one counseling:
  • helping businesses understand how to find, bid, win, and perform on government contracts so that they can diversify their customer base and create jobs
  • interacting with existing small business owners through appointment-based, confidential one-on-one advising, research, and training.

The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Program seeks to ensure firms in the region are winning government contracts and subcontracts so that they can grow and diversify their businesses and further contribute to the economic vibrancy of our community.

How to Apply: Please apply through the Indeed job posting: https://www.indeed.com/job/procurement-counselor-nn-ptac-7beb6bf3809173ee


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