CTFC Board of Directors (JL-42832)

CLOSING DATE:October 25, 2026

POSITION: CTFC Board of Directors

SALARY:$500.00 STIPEND

REPORTS TO:Colville Business Council

LOCATION: Nespelem, Washington

Basic Functions:  The Colville Confederated Tribes are seeking a highly skilled and visionary individual to join our Colville Tribal Federal Corporation Board of Directors. The BOD acts as a fiduciary on behalf of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in accordance with the Law-and-Order Code, Title 7-1.  This BOD functions legally and ethically on behalf of the CTCR.  The authorities of the BOD include but are not limited to promotion of economic growth with existing businesses and new opportunities and fostering entrepreneurship of tribal resources. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the sustainable development and empowerment of Colville Reservation.

The term of a member of the CTFC Board of Directors is two years.  To be a successful Board of Directors member, you should be committed to the long-term interest of the Corporation, have advanced financial knowledge, administrative leadership experience, and strong diplomatic skills.

Qualifications

Education and Training: 

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Finance, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. (Advanced Degree preferred: MBA, JD, etc.).Provide copy of diploma and resume.
• AND preferred 7-10 years of progressive experience in business development, corporate strategy, investment banking, private equity, consulting or a related field, with a proven track record of success in identifying and executing new business opportunities including:
  • Work experience in and/or knowledge of Tribal Gaming which demonstrates an understanding of planning, gaming success metrics and KPIs, hospitality management and operations, and business development throughout the casino resort model.
  • Work experience in and/or knowledge of Forest Management which demonstrates understanding of forest operations management including but not limited to problem solving, applying technical science, planning, monitoring and optimizing. 
  • Work experience and appropriate education which demonstrates a thorough understanding and advanced working knowledge of the full spectrum of financial operations and issues, including budget development, audits, contract administration and payroll.
  • Related work experience in the private and public sector with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a variety of contacts, including staff, managers, clients, stockholders, and customers.
• Requires a valid Washington State Drivers' License
• Must be eligible for Officers Errors & Omissions Insurance
• Must possess a current and valid Tribal Gaming License or have the ability to obtain within the first thirty (30) days.
• In addition to your application and resume, submit a brief narrative demonstrating your gaming and/or forest management experience, including: where and how long.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Requires knowledge and skills that demonstrates competency in a combination of the following areas: financial banking, gaming, forest management, retail and/or entrepreneurship, construction 8(a), alternative energy/hydro power, utilities, information technology or telecommunications, advanced financial management, contracting in private and public sectors.

• Requires the ability to provide advice and leadership to the Corporation’s executive team.

• Requires ability to review organizational goals and associated performance results related to quality of service & product, quantity, cost and timelines.

• Requires ability to create partnerships in developing and implementing financial goals that include working with diverse financial institutions.

• Requires ability to effectively work with governing boards including the Colville Business Council, Boards and Commissions.

• Requires ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private officials and the general public.

• Requires ability to communicate professionally in written, verbal and non-verbal format.

• Requires strong analytical and reasoning ability.

• Requires ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Requires ability to function indoors in an office environment demonstrating physical abilities including but not limited to: manual and finger dexterity as required to perform duties, ability to frequently sit for prolonged periods of time, sufficient visual acuity to write, recognize printed material and computer screens, adequate speech and hearing with ability to project voice to small and large audiences.

• Must be comfortable with public speaking.

• Appointment is contingent upon successful clearance of a law enforcement level security background investigation and credit history check.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.  In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances.  If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P. O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA  99155, 509-634-2846.jaycee.ferguson.hrs@colvilletribes.com