Position Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Tribal Member Development and Advocacy plays a critical role in implementing branding and managing the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise (TOGE) Tribal Member Development program and serves as the advocate for TOGE tribal team members. The Director of Tribal Member Development and Advocacy collaborates with executive and departmental leadership, tribal team members, and others throughout the organization to provide tribal team members who desire opportunities at TOGE with a clear pathway, support and ample opportunity to obtain them. The Director of Tribal Member Development and Advocacy will serve as a resource and advocate for all tribal team members with a focus on assuring their continued success at TOGE.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
•    Implements, manages and improves the TOGE Tribal Member Development Program
•    Appropriately brands the Tribal Member Development Program
•    Coordinates the design and implementation of individualized tribal team member development plans to be approved by the property General Manager and COO, which plans shall include a clear pathway for tribal team members to achieve their goals
•    Provides guidance and assistance to Program participants on attaining the requisite experience and skills identified in the plans, including the establishment of appropriate internships
•    Provides guidance to Program participants on access institutions necessary to meet the educational requirements of the plans
•    Provides recommendations and guidance on access to non-traditional learning resources
•    Provides guidance and assistance to Program participants on resources to finance the educational requirements of the plans 
•    Responsible to monitor and follow-up on the progress of Tohono O’odham team member’s individual development plans
•    Maintains and updates the status of each tribal team member’s progression through their plan
•    Proactively communicates and meets individually with each tribal team member
•    Promotes the Tribal Member Development plan to all tribal team members and non-tribal team members
•    Responsible for all gathering, tracking, and reporting of Tribal Development Program efforts and overall program progress
•    Tracks the success of the Tribal Member Development plan through objective and subjective measures
•    Provides Plan status updates to all stakeholders
•    Advocates for and assures qualified Program participants are provided opportunities to work in the positions to which they aspire
•    Advocates for all tribal team members to assure their continued success
•    Responsible for the day-to-day management and follow-up with support staff 
•    Manage and supervise Program staff and ensure the timely completion of all tasks, assignments, and projects
•    Continually develops relationships with any programs, services, and key resources on and off the Nation that would support outreach and recruitment for TOGE
•    Drives ongoing outreach efforts that raise awareness of Tribal Development Program initiatives and services and increases Tohono O’odham tribal member participation
•    Creates and maintains the Tribal Development Program’s annual budget 
•    Coordinates or performs all necessary administrative functions required to deliver and document Tribal Development Program initiatives and services
•    Directs and manages the efforts of support staff, modeling workplace performance and behavior expectations and standards
•    Contributes to a positive and professional work environment by demonstrating internal and external guest service standards
•    Performs special projects and other duties as assigned