Benefits:

Paid time off
Vision insurance
Wellness resources

Closes: 6/20/2025

Project Manager

Reports to: HoChunk Renaissance Director

Salary (Grade): $26.31 (G20-E)

Status: Reg., FT (Non-Exempt)

Location: HoChunk Renaissance Program located in Winnebago, Nebraska

Job Purpose & Position Overview

The Project Manager will lead through the project life cycle by planning, executing and monitoring projects in order to meet requirements while controlling budget, scope, timelines and other duties. The position will also consist of creating, managing, and implementing campaigns to enrich the program’s position within the public eye and tribal membership of the Winnebago tribe. The position will continue to strive in obtaining positive recognition by performing assessments, collecting data, and upholding statistics for the language program locally, regionally and nationally.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior at all times.
Demonstrate effective communication, decision-making, leadership, critical thinking, analytical, research, information and computer literacy, strategic planning, problem-solving, and time management skills.
Responsible for interacting and corresponding with the general public, tribal membership, community members, students, and other tribal employees with tact, courtesy, respect, objectivity, and maturity.
Manage project execution for internal and external language & cultural projects for the HoChunk Renaissance program.
Execute and manage designated specific projects under the approved annual operating plan or by program administration.
Participate and host planning sessions to propose program-wide collaborative projects to advance technology and media, curriculum development, language instruction, or other language revitalization tools.
Responsible for resolving any issues and solving problems throughout the project life cycle.
Responsible and held accountable for implementing a tracking and reporting system to measure project milestones and progress for completion.
Responsible for researching and introducing new project trends for potential language learning investment targeting all ages.
Prepare and submit project budget estimates per annual operating plan, internal efforts, or incoming proposed collaborative projects.
Responsible for researching additional potential funding sources for large, extensive projects.
Oversee seasonal project activities and programming on behalf of the department.
Responsible for seeking qualified consultants, language and cultural instructors/presenters, or other appropriate contractors needed to complete project objectives.
Communicate expectations with other departmental staff in collaborative project tasks.
Assist Community Outreach Coordinator in language material disbursement and order incentive items (shirts, bags etc.) for disbursement. Including recording a company log of inventory.
Must implement methodologies and creative strategies to strengthen language awareness in local community and for tribal membership. Including but not limited to, coordinating special organizational events for language material disbursement, display of language revitalization of signs, billboards, etc.
Must be the liaison between program partnerships and collaborations with Winnebago tribal programs and community organizations.
Knowledge of computers, software, and the internet to promote learning materials to be utilized, cataloged, archived, and appropriately disburse to the community and tribal members.
Coordinate with the Media team to create (traditional and digital) media for appropriate awareness strategies or to enhance specific project goals.
Participate in program-sponsored and community events to encourage community involvement in language learning. Must incorporate HoChunk language in all projects, events, and activities.
Work in conjunction with eminent speakers, teachers, and staff to seek translations and interpretations for all language activities.
Learn to speak the HoChunk language through building vocabulary, phonology and syntax. Participation in language learning activities is required.
Responsible for learning to read and write the HoChunk language utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and English phonetic alphabet.
Submit required reports in a timely manner.
Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.
Perform other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, or related field preferred.
Minimum (3) years of Project management experience.
Possess project leadership skills and a strong track record of completed projects
Knowledge of office procedures, including standard office machines, general clerical experience, and skills involving the public or equivalent experience that provides relevant abilities and skills.
Must be computer literate with knowledge of MS software; Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in completing the goals and objectives of the program.
Knowledge of Winnebago culture and traditions is highly desirable and a willingness to learn is required.
Must be willing to commit to necessary training to increase knowledge of the program.
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Possess the ability to work efficiently with a wide variety of people in an environment.
Must have a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and proper insurance or access to dependable transportation.
Must be able to travel, if required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Ability to supervise departmental employees

Training Requirements:

Must attend all department meetings and training courses as required by the HoChunk Renaissance Director.

Physical Requirements:

Normal to medium office work which includes the ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

Mental Requirements:

Reading, writing, calculating
Above average social interaction skills
Reasoning/Analysis
Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:

Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:

All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit an application at www.winnebagotribe.com, a resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the closing date or without proper documents will not be considered.
If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent documentation.
Call Human Resources at 402-878-2272 for further information.

As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Compensation: $26.31 per hour