American Indian Convocation

EMPLOYMENT

1. Navajo Area Indian Health Service (IHS) - 5 new positions

The Navajo Area Indian Health Service (IHS) will be opening 5 new positions as Contract Specialists. They are seeking college graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in any field or at least 24 semester hours in business related courses such as accounting; business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.  The job announcement will be forthcoming. Students can check the IHS Job Vacancy database and look under Navajo.  These positions should be posted soon within the next 30 days.  The job vacancy database is below, please share with new graduates who are seeking employment and may be interested in working for the federal government. Website: http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/CareerCenter/Vacancy/

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2. Native American Connections (Wednesday, April 29, 2009)

Operations/Billing Manager-

Dynamic opportunity for an effective, efficient manager with excellent organizational and computer skills and an analytical focus. Responsible for managing the operations of a Behavioral Health Out-Patient clinic, submission and reimbursement of claims billed under NAC provider numbers and supervision of small staff of dedicated employees.

Maintenance Tech – We seek someone who is Multi-skilled and knowledgeable in assessing repair needs and who is able to perform various duties that are of average difficulty in HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry repair and general maintenance.

Behavioral Health Intake Coordinator - Dynamic opportunity to assist individuals in intake and assessment services for an acclaimed substance abuse treatment program that blends Best Practices with Traditional Native Healing. Maintains a professional working relationship with numerous behavioral health and social service agencies for the purpose of referring clients in/out of NAC programs. Supervises small team of clinicians and a case manager.

Current employees who are interested in applying for any of these positions should submit a letter of interest outlining the skills you would bring to the position.

Interested, qualified candidates should send a letter and resume or complete and application in one of the following manners:

At NAC, 4520 N. Central, Suite 600, Phoenix, Az 85012 - Fax to 602-256-7356 - On line at www.nativeconnections.org

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3. Contract Specialist - Gallup, NM

We are looking for someone who interested in becoming a Contract - Specialist in Gallup, New Mexico.

Qualifications Needed: -Indian Preference -4 year College Graduate, -At least a 3.0 GPA and -24 hours in business

I need proof of Indian preference, an official transcript, and resume as soon as possible. Please feel free to have interested employees contact me directly. This position has a great career ladder and employees with acquisition experience are in high demand throughout the federal government. The person selected would have great opportunities for training, development and advancement. Position Description and the FAC manual if anyone wants to read more about the position. Thanks for your help and assistance. I hope to hear from you soon! Doreen G. Fulton, Human Resources Specialist DOI, AS-IA, DAS (M) Office of Human Capital Management 1951 Constitution Avenue, NW - Mailstop 355 B (SIB) Washington, DC 20240 202-208-4424 (Office) - 202-384-6849 (Cell) - 202- 219-2432 (Fax)

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4. Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin here in Goodyear AZ currently has multiple openings for the following skill sets. Contact me if they need additional questions.

Jobs in particularly high demand are Software Engineers with JAVA/J2EE and C++ experience, Security Engineering, Requirements Management, System Architecture, Automated Testing, Hardware/Networks/Sys Admin – Admin: Cisco/ Foundry; Admin: Unix, Solaris, AIX, Linux Sys; Hardware: IBM, HP, Dell, Sun.

Thanks

Errol W. Nakai
Sr. Systems Engineer

Information Systems & Global Services
623-925-7230
Goodyear Arizona
Errol.W.Nakai@lmco.com

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5. Full-Time Site Manager for ASU’s University Service Learning & The Salvation Army Collaborative Partnership

Annual Salary plus benefits. Office located at the Tempe Campus.

Primary Responsibilities

•Coordinate afterschool programs in which ASU student tutor at-risk children • Coordinate additional programs according to community needs at the Salvation Army South Mountain Community Center • Act a ASU liaison with the Salvation Army and partnering schools • Become the TA for ASU students enrolled in Service Learning internships • Hold Office Hours •Facilitate staff meetings and tutor training sessions •Handle all logistics for programs •Coordinate transportation for tutors to and from site •Additional duties to be explained

Preferred Skills of Applicant

•Experience working with children ages 6-15 •Experience supervising groups of adults or employees • Experience grading collegiate level assignments •Strong organizational, communication, conflict resolution, and leadership skills •High level of professionalism and integrity

Office will physically located at ASU Tempe Campus, but regular site visits to the Salvation Army South Mountain Community Center are required. Annual salary plus benefits

To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter to Deborah.Ball@asu.edu . Application deadline is May 8th at 5 pm.

Deborah Ball, Program Manager

University Service Learning

College of Teacher Education and Leadership - Arizona State University

(480) 965-8092 - fax (480) 727-7065

http://servicelearning.asu.edu

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6. NNI Summer Camp Assistant Positions
NNI is currently looking to fill their summer camp assistant positions. Please feel free to share the attached job description with any interested parties.

Native Nations Institute
803 E. First St.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 626-0664
(520) 626-3664 fax
cms1@email.arizona.edu
www.nni.arizona.edu

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7. NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT COUNSELORS NEEDED FOR 4 DAY SUMMER WORKSHOP

CONTACT THE AMERICAN INDIAN POLICY INSTITUTE POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED BY MAY 15 Students Counselors will be paid a stipend of $600 for work on this project. Note: These are student hourly positions and there will be no tuition remission or benefits provided.

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8. Salt River Project is seeking an Intern Engineer for a summer position in Page, Arizona

Candidate's duties will utilize engineering fundamentals and problem solving methods in relation to work assignments and projects, i.e. working with drawings, procuring materials and communicating with plant personnel, contractors and vendors. Candidates must possess basic software skills (MS Project, Word, Access, Excel and Outlook) and be able to work in the field and office.

Required Education: Candidate must be a student currently enrolled at a 4 year accredited university or college pursuing a bachelor degree in the field of engineering (Preferably mechanical, electrical). Must have completed sophomore year with 60 college credit hours.

SRP only accepts resumes and applications electronically.  Our online system can be accessed from any computer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Qualified individuals will need to submit a profile online at www.srpnet.com/careers when applying to Requisition N-3486.

    MUST APPLY BY FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2009.

Pursuant to SRP's lease agreement with the Navajo Nation, and to the extent allowable by Federal law, NGS grants preference in employment to qualified Navajos.

Helene T. Gilbert
NGS Human Resource Services
928-645-6243
Email: Helene.Gilbert@srpnet.c

Scholarships/Grants/Internship/Fellowship Info.

1. The Institute for American Indian Education (IAIE) University of New Mexico received funding from New Mexico Public Education Department and Indian Affairs Department to fund undergraduate (junior/senior) or post bachelor/graduate student seeking; teaching license or administrative licensure.

IAIE Scholarship Applicant Eligibility
•Demonstrate academic achievement, maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.
•Be an undergraduate (junior or senior) or post bachelor/graduate student seeking; teaching license or administrative licensure.
•Be enrolled as a full time student in the UNM College of Education.
•Be a permanent resident of New Mexico and an enrolled tribal member.
•Must be committed in teaching New Mexico Native American students after graduation.

2009-2010 Scholarship Deadlines (Application Here) (Deadlines Here)
Summer 2009 classes begins on June 8, 2009 •IAIE Summer Scholarship EXTENDED Deadlines: postmarked by April 24, 2009

Fall 2009 classes begins on August 24, 2009 •IAIE Fall Scholarship Deadlines: postmarked by June 12, 2009

Spring 2010 classes begins on January 19, 2009 •IAIE Spring Scholarship Deadlines: postmarked by November 13, 2009

IAIE Scholarship Application Packet
•Complete Institute for American Indian scholarship application form.
•Provide letter of interest describing your educational goals in Indian Education. Describe your personal and education experiences and why you would like to pursue teaching or administrative licensure.
•Provide an updated resume.
•Provide two letters of recommendation in sealed and signed envelopes from academic professor and community member or employer.
•Provide unofficial transcript from college(s) you have attended. If you are awarded, official transcript will be requested.

Submit IAIE Scholarship Application Packet to:
Institute for American Indian Education
College of Education LLSS MSC05 3040
1 University of New Mexico, Hokona Hall 250 Albuquerque, NM 87131

If you have any questions contact:
Institute for American Indian Education Tel: (505) 277-7781 Kathryn Manuelito, PhD. IAIE Prg. Coordinator Email: kathrynm@unm.edu Geneva Becenti, M.Ed IAIE Program Manager Email: gbecen01@unm.edu

Sponsored by: NM Public Education Department and Indian Education Division

For more details I attached a flyer and IAIE scholarship application.
If you have any questions you may contact me at 505.277.7781. Or you may contact our Project Assistant Vangee Nez at moab7112@yahoo.com.

Geneva Becenti, M.Ed
Program Manager
Institute for American Indian Education
LLSS Dept. College of Education
University of New Mexico
Tel: 505-277-7781 Fax: 505-277-8362

2. Pat Tillman Foundation Opens Military Scholarship Applications

The Pat Tillman Foundation has announced that the new Leadership Through Action - Tillman Military Scholars program is accepting applications.

The new Leadership Through Action initiative continues to support the mission of the foundation to carry forward Pat Tillman's legacy of leadership and civic action by supporting future generations of leaders who embody the American tradition of citizen service.

Individuals eligible for the Leadership Through Action - Tillman Military Scholars program include veterans and active service members of both pre- and post-9/11 service; service members who wish to start, finish, or further their education; service members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserve); service members pursuing undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, two-year, four-year, public, private, vocational, and trade degrees or certifications; and dependants of service members (children and spouses).

The selection committee will review applications according to unmet financial need, educational and career ambitions, length of service, record of personal achievement, essay question responses, and demonstration of service to others in the community and a desire to continue such service. Please note that applications will be separated into two pools: service members and dependents.

Guidelines and applications are available at the Pat Tillman Foundation Website: http://www.pattillmanfoundation.org/
Posted on April 10, 2009
Deadline: May 14, 2009

3. Summer Program - Camp Game & Robotics Camps

• Middle School Program: June 1-12, 2009
• High School Programs: June 15-24, 2009

CampGame is a unique experience for middle and high school students in intensive video game creation, visualization and production. Students will work with a faculty experienced in the game industry to create concepts and prototypes for games using the latest software, hardware and development tools.

• RoboticsCamp7up 2009: June 8 to June 25, 2009, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This camp is designed for both middle and high school students. Afternoon program is optional. Camp Location: Grand Canyon Prep, 741 S. Willow Dr., Tempe

• Robotics Camp 2009: July 7 to July 17, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Robotics Camp 2009 is designed for students entering 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades in Fall 2009. ASU’s Robotics Camp is a summer program series designed for high school students who intend to pursue a science and engineering career. The camp is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, Intel and the School of Computing and Informatics at Arizona State University.

4. Graduate Horizons: A Pre-Graduate School Program for Native American, Alaska Native, Native
Hawaiian, and First Nations students

July 18 - 21 2009, University of California, Berkeley

Collaborating partners include: AIGC (American Indian Graduate Center), Winds of Change magazine, the Princeton Review Foundation, University of California, Berkeley, and many of the nation's finest graduate and professional programs.

5. NBC Internships Slots for Multi-Year Diversity Program - Seeking Native American Students.

NBC has authorized two internship slots for our multi-year diversity program and asked that we specifically recruit Native American students. NBC plans to rotate both students through a variety of departments within NBC to maximize exposure to the company and career opportunities that are
available. We will be recruiting in New York City and Los Angeles for qualified applicants. As with other Emma Bowen Foundation internships, students would be recruited as graduating high school seniors or college freshman and work each summer until college graduation. Students earn both an hourly salary and matching scholarship funds. Qualified students must have a 3.0 or better grade point average for eligibility. Applications are available on our website at www.emmabowenfoundation.com . We would really appreciate your help in identifying Native American organizations that could help us with our recruiting effort. Rita Torres and Sandra Rice (our Eastern Region Vice President) wi
ll be handling the recruiting.

7. “Building Successful Native American Businesses” Executive Retreats

The Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development is proud to announce the “Building Successful Native American Businesses” Executive Retreats, in partnership with the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and The Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency.

The second session will be held May 12, 13, and 14 at the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Casino on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Reservation in Phoenix, AZ. Each Native-owned business should send its top-management group – accompanied, as appropriate, by key managers, board-level overseers, economic development officers, or tribal council members. This team training will focus on enhancing business knowledge and improving business and entrepreneurial skills for managers and business owners who operate tribally owned or individually owned Native American business enterprises. This retreat will help groups think through how your business should be poised to survive, prosper, and grow to scale during these hard times.

Sessions are held at no cost to attendees, except for expenses associated with travel, your stay and meals. If you are interested in attending, please contact Rebecca Naragon at (202) 208-4401 or fill at the attached registration form and fax it our office at 202-208-4564. See electronic copies on materials about the class and sessions; please feel free to share this information with any tribal member or tribal enterprise team member that you feel could benefit from this experience. We look forward to working with you and providing a rewarding experience.

Agenda

Registration

Session Flyer

Description

Rebecca Naragon,
Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development
202-208-4401
202-208-4564 (fax)

Volunteers Needed for…

Salt-River Pima Maricopa Indian Community Needs Math Tutors

ASU Alums and students, if you are interested in helping our SRPMIC brothers & sisters with a few hours of math tutoring (GED students), please contact Mr. James Smith directly.

Thank you

James Smith

HR/Employment & Training - Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

10,005 East Osborn Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Office (480) 362-7962 - Cell (480) 242-5692 - james.smith@srpmic-nsn.gov

Notices & Announcements from:

GOEO Updates

Today's and previous updates can be found on our website at http://azgovernor.gov/eop/GOEOUpdates.asp

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City of Phoenix - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS


COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - SMALL BUSINESS DIVISION

The city of Phoenix is seeking qualified businesses, organizations or business professionals to provide services to small, minority and women owned businesses in the following areas: (1) Viral Marketing, (2) Website Design or (3) Small Business Assistance through Diversification.

Under the Viral Marketing priority, the selected business/organization or individual will work with small, women and minority owned businesses to create and implement internet marketing strategies. Under the Website Design priority, the selected business/organization will work with small, women and minority owned businesses to develop a website that will promote and assist in the expansion of an existing business. Under the Small Business Assistance through Diversification, the selected business/organization or individual will work with small, women and minority owned businesses to develop innovative ways to diversify their existing business to meet today’s economic challenges and improve the business’ bottom line.

The Request for Proposal submissions for the Small Business Division Program are due Friday, May 29, 2009, by 5 p.m.

Packets are available at the Community and Economic Development Department 200 W. Washington St., 20th Floor, or information can be downloaded electronically from city of Phoenix Web site at http://phoenix.gov/econdev/rfp_cdbg.html

An orientation will be held on Monday,May 11, 2009 at 3:00pm , at the Community and Economic Development Department, 200 W. Washington, 20th Floor. This meeting will provide an opportunity to ask specific questions about the program. Parties planning to submit a proposal are encouraged to attend.

Questions pertaining to the selection process should be directed to Fatimah Halim at 602-495-0375 or via e-mail at fatimah.halim@phoenix.gov.

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Science Foundation Arizona's STEM Education Center (STEMAz) is launching the Innovation Heroes Awards to recognize teachers and students throughout Arizona each month for excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. The awards, supported by Intel Corporation and Rodel Foundations, promote STEMAz's goal to ensure a strong pipeline of Arizona graduates with science and technology skills necessary for the state to compete and prosper in a competitive, global marketplace.

Beginning in May, STEMAz will award one outstanding teacher or student each month for significant contributions in STEM education. Award-winning students will receive a $1,000 savings bond for college and winning teachers will receive a $500 gift certificate to purchase teaching supplies.

Nominations are on-going and the awards made monthly. Nomination forms and criteria are available at www.sfaz.org.

Sandra Watson

Arizona Department of Commerce - Senior Director, Workforce and Business Development

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