The Upper Columbia United Tribes (UCUT) are seeking an Executive Director – See full job announcement here.
Job title: Executive Director
Reports to: Commission of the Upper Columbia United Tribes
Location: Spokane, Washington
Position type: 5-year contract, annual review and adjustments as needed by the UCUT Commission
Compensation: $110,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year. 180-day probationary period. Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401K)
Closing date: The position will remain open until filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit materials by July 28, 2025 when review of applications will begin.
The Upper Columbia United Tribes (UCUT) is a consortium of five tribes (Coeur d’Alene, Confederated Colville, Kalispel, Kootenai, and Spokane) located in the upper Columbia River Basin with reservations in Washington and Idaho. This organization serves to advance the interests of its Member Tribes, particularly with respect to natural resources. UCUT’s vision is to ensure a healthy future for the benefit of all by protecting and enhancing the traditional territorial lands of our ancestors. Through the collaboration of five area Tribes, we take a proactive, collaborative, and science-based approach to promoting fish, water, wildlife, diverse habitat, and Indian culture in the Northwest.
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer, providing visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to advance the organization’s mission to protect, preserve, and strengthen the rights, sovereignty, culture, and natural resources of its Member Tribes. The Executive Director is responsible for implementing the UCUT Strategic Plan, fostering collaboration among Member Tribes, and ensuring the organization’s financial sustainability, operational excellence, and cultural integrity.
Applications will be reviewed starting July 28th and interested candidates can apply by submitting a cover letter, resume of relevant experience, and contact information for three professional references to Lori Rothrock, UCUT Office Manager: lori@ucut-nsn.org.