Human Resources Department
Human resources Department COntact
Kayla Gomes, Benefits Coordinator
Kayla.Gomes@mwtribe-nsn.gov or 508.477.0208 ext. 145
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Neekun (Summer) Camp Lead Counselor
Job Title: Neekun (Summer) Camp Lead Counselor
Location: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community & Government Center
Reports to: Education Director/Day-to-day supervision by Indian Education Coordinator
Department: Education
Status: 4-week Summer Program, 40 hours 4 weeks July 14 - August 8, 2025
Orientation July 9-11 2025
Salary: $30.00/hour (Short-term Contract)
Closing Date: May 21, 2025
Summary: The Neekun (summer) camp, a 4-week camp for 25 children ages 5-9, is seeking an energetic, responsible Lead Camp Counselor to provide a safe and memorable experience for young Native children. Duties include co-planning activities, teaming with camp counselors and Interns; overseeing safe and smooth transitions between activities, and facilitating individual student well-being. The ideal candidate possess a genuine passion for working with children; and be mindful of protocols. Applicants should be patient, fun-loving and confident in their ability to motivate children to learn new skills, share experiences, and interact well with others.
Neekun (Summer) Camp Counselor
Job Title: Neekun (Summer) Camp Counselor
Location: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community & Government Center
Reports to: Education Director/Day-to-day supervision by Lead Camp Councilor and Indian Education Coordinator
Department: Education
Status: 4-week Summer Program, 40 hours 4 weeks July 14 - August 8, 2025
Orientation: July 9-11 2025
Salary: $25.00/hour
Closing Date: May 21, 2025
Summary: The Neekun (summer) camp, a 4-week camp for 25 children ages 5-9, is seeking an energetic, responsible Lead Camp Counselor to provide a safe and memorable experience for young Native children. Duties include co-planning activities, teaming with camp counselors and Interns; overseeing safe and smooth transitions between activities, and facilitating individual student well-being. The ideal candidate should possess a genuine passion for working with children; and be mindful of protocols. Applicants should be patient, fun-loving and confident in their ability to motivate children to learn new skills, share experiences, and interact with others.
Archival Assistant - Contract Employee (Contractors)
Job Title: Archival Assistant - Contract Employee (Contractors)
Department: Tribal Historic Preservation
Reports To: Department Director/THPO
Status: Full Time (Contact Employee)
Hours: 35 hours per week until June 30th, 2025
Salary: $28.50 per hour
Closing Date:
Summary: The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe (MWT) and Tribal Historic Preservation Department (THPD) is seeking two individuals to be trained in digital archival work. The qualified persons will continue the development of the Tribal digital archives program. The Contractors will work closely with the THPD director, contract Digital Archivist and UMass Boston archival colleagues and other? partners to expand upon the Tribe’s digitization of material collections; and learn digital archives management processes and procedures. Additionally, the Contractors will be charged with digitizing current holdings and entering metadata to create new records within the Archivespace, Local Context and Preservica platforms, based on existing accession records, finding aids, and container list.
Human Resources Director
Job Title: Human Resources Director
Location: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe (MWT) — Business Offices
Reports To: Tribal Administrator
Department: Tribal Administration Status: Full-time, Exempt
Salary: $75,000 - $80,000/annually
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
Summary: The Human Resources (HR) Director is responsible for the administration of human resources services, policies, procedures and programs. The Human Resources Director's primary responsibilities shall include but are not limited to: planning, organizing, directing and administering a comprehensive HR program for the MWT. This full-time management position works in concert with the Tribal Administrator and is responsible for the overall successful administration of the HR office of the MWT.
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.
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.
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
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