Jobs at Kiowa Tribe

Greets and assists visitors, answers and routes phone calls, provides basic information, maintains a tidy and secure reception area, distributes mail and deliveries, monitors supplies, updates the phone directory, and performs clerical and administrative support duties while delivering professional customer service.

Researches public and private funding sources, prepares and submits grant proposals, compiles and analyzes data, coordinates with program directors, tracks grants and reporting, and manages grant-related administration to secure funding for tribal programs.

Supports the Lead Teacher in operating a Head Start classroom, supervising children, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment, implementing lesson plans, promoting school readiness, communicating with families and staff, maintaining classroom materials, and monitoring children during transportation and field trips. The role also requires compliance with Head Start, DHS, and tribal regulations, along with cleaning, lifting, outdoor supervision, and required training and certifications.

Lead administration and enforcement of tribal commerce and tax laws. Supervise staff, prepare and monitor departmental budget, issue licenses and permits, ensure compliance and enforcement (including corporations and oil & gas), recover taxes and penalties, coordinate with tribal, local, state and federal entities, and provide reports and recommendations to the Tax Commission.

Lead the Tribe's federal, state, and private grants portfolio; implement and enforce the Master Grants Policy; supervise embedded grant writers; manage submissions, budgets, reporting, and federal portal registrations; coordinate with compliance, finance, and program teams; represent the Tribe to federal partners and support governmental affairs (~20%).