The Jena Band of Choctaw takes pride in providing a productive and fun atmosphere for it's employees. We currently offer a few positions across our various facilities in Jena, Louisiana.

All job postings for the JBCI Administration and Businesses will be listed below and updated on a weekly basis. Take a look at our current open positions and see if they are a good fit for you.  If so, please submit your resume to Ronald J. Davis, Director of Human Resources  at rdavis @ jenachoctaw.org

The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians is seeking a full-time Cultural Director to lead and administer all programs under the Tribal Cultural Department. Based at the JBCI Cultural Center in Trout, Louisiana, this Director-level position advises, directs, and manages the Cultural Museum, Library and Research Center, archives and collections management, and Cultural Education programming — working in close partnership with the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) to preserve and revitalize the traditional lifeways, language, and history of the Tribe.

Key responsibilities include planning and budgeting annual cultural programs, administering the Tribe's Youth Powwow Dance Program, serving on the Powwow Committee, coordinating with other Tribal departments on grants and collaborative projects, communicating events to Tribal Membership, maintaining departmental inventory, and submitting monthly reports to Tribal Council.

Minimum qualifications: Associate's degree; five years of job-related experience (additional experience may substitute for education); knowledge of or willingness to learn Tribal heritage and history. Applicants must be at least 21, hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, have no felony or theft convictions, and pass a criminal background and fingerprint check. Grant writing, contract, and budget administration experience is desired.

Compensation: Salary based on education and experience, with opportunity for merit increases and cost-of-living adjustments. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.

JBCI is a drug-free workplace. Tribal Preference Policy applies. See the full job description for complete details and requirements.

The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians is seeking a full-time Grants Administrator to join the Finance Department at the JBCI Administration Office in Trout, Louisiana. Reporting to the CFO, this position researches corporate, foundation, and government funding sources to support and expand Tribal programs and services, and coordinates the planning, preparation, and administration of grants from application through closeout.

Key responsibilities include working with program staff and directors to identify funding needs and prepare proposals and budget justifications, providing technical guidance on funding agency regulations, monitoring post-award grants for compliance with federal, state, tribal, and funding agency requirements, executing drawdowns from grant portals, maintaining the SEFA and grant compliance documentation, supporting audits and monitoring visits, identifying compliance risks and recommending corrective action, and providing monthly grant reporting to the CFO for Tribal Council.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in English, communications, public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, nonprofit management, or a related field; three years of progressively responsible experience in grant development, grant administration, compliance monitoring, or program management. A combination of relevant education and work experience may be considered. Applicants must be at least 21, hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, have no felony or theft convictions, and pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.

Familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), the Indian Self-Determination Act (P.L. 93-638), and BIA/IHS contracting requirements is strongly preferred, along with knowledge of tribal government structure, customs, and traditions.

Work environment: Primarily office-based, with occasional evening or weekend work and travel for training, meetings, and conferences. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.

JBCI is a drug-free workplace. Tribal Preference Policy applies. See the full job description for complete details and requirements.