Human Resources Department

Human resources Department COntact

Joanne Peters, Human Resources Director
Joanne.peters@mwtribe-nsn.gov or 508.477.0208 ext. 120

Kayla Gomes, Benefits Coordinator
Kayla.Gomes@mwtribe-nsn.gov or 508.477.0208 ext. 145

If you would prefer to complete a paper version of the employment application, that can be found here.


Project Specialist

Job Title: Project Specialist
Reports To: Tribal Historic Preservation Officer/Director
Department: Tribal Historic Preservation Department (THPD)
Location: Hybrid (Two Days In-Office, Remaining Days Remote)
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $55,000–$65,000 (Dependent Upon Experience)
Closing Date: December 27th, 2024 or Until Filled

Summary: The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s Tribal Historic Preservation Department (THPD) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented “Project Specialist” to assist the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) in fulfilling responsibilities associated with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Project Specialist will play a critical role in supporting the THPD’s engagement in reviewing offshore wind project scoping, evaluating draft Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), and participating in related processes and procedures.

 

Health and Human Services Director    

Job Title: Health and Human Services Director       OPEN until FILLED
Location:Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community & Government Center
Reports To: Tribal Administrator
Status: Full-Time (35 hours)
Salary Range:   $90,000.00 yearly plus fringe benefits

SUMMARY: The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is seeking a professional director of Health and Human Services, eager to help build a high performing HHS dept. The optimal candidate will have experience in Child and Family Services. The primary role   to perform excellence in the leadership, management, administration, and delivery of client/customer health and human services & dept.

HHS’s department goal is to promote the health and well-being of tribal children and families in the pursuit of safety, health, self-determination, education, and economic opportunities. The HHS Director fills a critical role in the delivery of quality children & family, health & human services.

 

Case Worker for Unhoused Tribal Members

Job Title: Case Worker for Unhoused Tribal Members
Department: Shelter/Operations
Reports To: Shelter Manager
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt w/benefits
Salary: $47,320.00 - $50,960.00 per year

Summary: Assist the Shelter/Housing Department in the implementation of compliance procedures necessary for client program participation. Provide support that meets the needs of tribal members experiencing homelessness by developing a plan of action, being an advocate, arranging for the provision of housing, services and support toward solutions of issues that have rendered them homeless.  The Case Worker for Unhoused Tribal Members deals with the public, other service agencies and professionals involved in the support of the tribal members and Native Americans in the community. Perform a variety of office activities to implement Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs or other housing assistance programs.

 

Housing Director

Job Title:  Housing Director
Location:  Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe (MWT) – Business Offices
Reports To:  Tribal Administrator
Department: Housing
Status:  Full-time Exempt
Salary Range: $73,054 - $80,000/per year
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Summary: The Mission of the Mashpee Wampanoag Housing Department is to provide safe, affordable housing to eligible tribal members, and other Native American Indians residing in the Tribes service area through programs delivering assistance and opportunities specific to the needs of Native American Indians and to assist in the elimination of homelessness.  The Housing Director is responsible for the overall planning, development and management of all housing programs and housing projects for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.

 

Security Guard

Job Title: Security Guard (Essential Employee)  
Location: Mashpee Wampanoag Properties  
Reports To: Wampanoag Police Department - Command Staff/Security Supervisor  
Department: Wampanoag Police Department -Security Division  
Status: Full-time with benefits  
Salary Range: $22.00 per hour  
Closing Date: Open until filled  

Summary: Maintains a safe and secure environment for tribal members, employees, and visitors by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel. Responsible for the protection of all tribal assets, Business and Residential.  

 

Law Enforcement Officer

Job Title: Law Enforcement Officer (Category: Essential Employee)
Reports To:
Wampanoag Police Department - Chief of Police or designee
Department:
Wampanoag Police Department - Law Enforcement Division
Location:
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Properties and jurisdiction
Status:
Full-time (40 Hrs) with benefits and/or *Police Academy Training
Salary Range:
$33.66 per hour ($70,012.80 year)
Closing Date:
Open until filled

Summary

Definition: Position Purpose

Maintains safe and secure environment for tribal members, employees, and visitors by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel. Responsible for the protection of all tribal assets.

Incumbent is responsible for performing law enforcement duties in the protection and safeguarding of life and property, preservation of peace, the prevention of crime, including investigation, apprehension, detention, and arrest of persons within Indian Country and jurisdictions in compliance with tribal, federal, and state laws and perform related work as required.

 

Marine Archaeologist

Job Title: Marine Archaeologist
Reports To:
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer/Director
Department:
Tribal Historic Preservation
Location:
Mashpee Tribal Community and Government Center
Status:
Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range:
$65,000 to $83,000 per year
Closing Date:
Until Filled

Summary: The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s Historic Preservation Department (THPD) is seeking a qualified Marine Archaeologist to join our team. This role involves supporting the THPD’s project scoping of proposed North Atlantic offshore wind energy deployment projects in compliance with the US Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)’s regulatory obligations to consult with Tribes. The successful candidate will work to ensure BOEM’s compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The successful candidate will possess the necessary experience and professional qualifications of a marine archaeologist that also meets the minimum professional standards of the US Secretary of the Interior (48 FR 44738-44739) for an qualified marine archaeologist. The successful candidate will also have experience working with ESRI ArcGIS to support the MWT’s coastal mapping efforts.

 

Men’s Recovery Residence Manager

Job Title: Men’s Recovery Residence Manager (Independent Contractor)
Location: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Sober House, Mashpee, MA
Reports To: Vice-Chairman or Designee
Status: Live-In (Separated Living Quarters- Apartment; Independent Contractor status
Contracted Live in position:  Daily (including weekends, as necessary)

Summary: The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, a federally-recognized Indian tribe, is seeking a Recovery Residence Manager for an all- men Recovery Residence known as the Men’s Healing Lodge. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with leadership skills and a passion for helping others recover from substance use disorder. The Recovery Residence Manager is a full-time, live-in professional with the responsibilities of managing and coordinating the Recovery Residence. The duties include, but are not limited to, administration; maintain residents’ records; housekeeping; effective communication with residents; model appropriate behavior, and improve their daily living skills while engaging community support and locating helpful resources

 

Professional Transportation Driver

Job Title: Professional Transportation Driver
Location: Mashpee Tribal Offices incl. Maushop Farm, 213 Sampsons Mill Rd., Mashpee
Reports To: Transportation Coordinator
Department: Public Works
Status: Non-Exempt. Per Diem (on call as needed)
Salary Classification: $23.00/hr.
Closing Date: until filled

Summary:  The professional Transportation Driver operates tribal vehicles transporting tribal members to and from scheduled medical appointments or other activities, such as tribal meetings. Driver performs the responsible safe operations of a handicap accessible, Ford Econ-line 450, 13 passenger van. The professional Transportation Driver conducts this service in compliance with all applicable MWT/MA DOT regulations, and avoiding damage to equipment or passengers, with respect for his/her own personal safety and the safety of others on the road. He/she ensures (tribal citizens) customer service commitments and Tribal administration service targets are achieved, and protects the integrity and security of the passengers at all times.

 

Suicide Preventative

Department:    Health and Human Services
Reports To:      Substance Use Disorder Manager
Status:               Part-time (20 hrs), Non-Exempt
Salary:              $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Under the direct supervision of the Substance Use Program Manager, Suicide Prevention Community Advocate will provide complete and customized case management for tribal members in the TOR program to support their mental, social, and physical wellbeing. The employee will provide information to clients on resources and services available to them, provide appropriate referrals to external partner agencies, create “safe spaces” that allow for cohesive working relationships to be formed, and act as resource for clients.

 

Public Works Director

Job Title:  Public Works Director
Department: Public Works Department
Reports To: Tribal Administrator
Status: Full-time (Exempt)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: $70,980 - $90,000 Annually
Closing Date: Open until filled

Summary:  The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is seeking a professional Public Works Director. The Public Works (PW) Director manages development and maintenance of the Tribe’s infrastructure assets and related services.  The Director performs high level managerial, administrative and engineering review. The Director is responsible for the Tribe’s Transportation program, as well. The PW Director is responsible for all personnel within the Department.

 

ICWA/CFS Caseworker

Job Title: ICWA/CFS Caseworker
Location: Mashpee Wampanoag Government and Community Building
Reports To: ICWA Director/CFS Manager
Status: Full-Time (35 hours per week plus benefits)
Salary Range: $28-32 per hour

Summary: The Caseworker provides assistance to Tribal families to improve their social and economic home environment; to protect children and their families so as to maximize the family’s well-being. Responsibilities will include assessing the families safety, abuse/neglect and to be aware of any signs of danger in the family; Assess the family strengthens and their weaknesses, along with the family’s capabilities. Must have a strong desire to help others. Advises and aids individuals and tribal families requiring assistance in compliance with Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Caseworker must be able to provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children.

 

Victim Services Program Advocate/Administrative Assistant

Job Title:  Victim Services Program Advocate/Administrative Assistant
Location:  Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe (MWT) – Business Offices
Reports To:  OVC Program Director
Department: Homeland Security
Status:  Full-time, Non-Exempt
Salary: $40,000-$45,000 yearly based on experience and grant funding
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

JOB SUMMARY: This is a full-time position based on OVC grant funding. The Victim Services Advocate shall be responsible for day-to-day client services, including assessing needs of victims, advocating for victims, upkeep of client cases and victim safety planning. The Advocate will meet the basic needs of the victim (food, clothing, shelter, transportation, etc.), counseling and issuing referrals to outside agencies. Shall share in the coverage of a 24/7 hotline phone. Will coordinate with law enforcement as necessary. Participate in monthly awareness events and community outreach activities. Provides culturally appropriate services and engage in follow-ups. Advocate will have administrative duties during unneeded advocate hours. Administrate work can or will be many of the below assignments: keeping record of all expenditures’, and updating them on the financial spreadsheet, submit payment request through financial software, attend meetings and training by internal and external agencies and organizations as needed, order both office and program supplies, help set-up and organize events.     

 

ACADEMIC TUTORS NEEDED in Tribal Education Department

For: Native youth, Grades K-12

Attending: Falmouth, Barnstable, Wareham, Sandwich and New Bedford Schools  

In-person and Remote ¨  ALL SUBJECTS  ¨ After school

$30/hour  ¨  Resume; CORI Required

Need more information?
Contact:
Gertrude Hendricks, (774) 208-1455; Gertrude.hendricks@mwtribe-nsn.gov

 

Other Regional Job Opportunities

Listed below are regional job opportunities that are listed by outside organizations. Please refer to the organizations website for more information.

 

Manager for Tribal Nations Strategic Initiatives - Harvard university

Summary : Harvard University Native American Program
The Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP) is an Interfaculty Initiative (IFI) at Harvard.  HUNAP's goals are to promote scholarly work and curriculum development at Harvard on issues relevant to Native Americans, engage the Harvard academic community in outreach activities that address the needs and problems of Indian Country, and recruit, retain, and graduate greater numbers of Native American students at Harvard University.  Our Mission is to bring together Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students and interested individuals from the Harvard community for the purpose of advancing the well-being of Indigenous peoples through self-determination, academic achievement, and community service. 

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager will play a crucial role in advancing Harvard University’s commitment to developing enduring partnerships with Federally Recognized Tribal Nations. This position is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and management of Harvard’s relationships with Tribal Nations. The Manager will also lead the coordination of efforts to engage and partner with these communities and facilitate collaboration between Harvard University and Tribal Nation stakeholders.