National American Indian Housing Council

Housing Specialist | NIWRC

Published: December 17, 2024

Team: STTARS Indigenous Safe Housing Center Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000 Location: Position is Full-time, Exempt Position is: Permanent Temporary 

Position Overview: The STTARS Housing Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development and management of STTARS’ Training and Technical Assistance initiatives, its policy efforts, and promotional activities. The position monitors ARP-funded sub-awardees and helps to guide the overall growth of the Center.

This position will ensure that STTARS’ training/technical assistance and resource development is culturally, historically, and legally relevant and supports governmental, nonprofit, and community responses to the immediate crisis needs of Native women victimized by violence who experience housing insecurity and homelessness.

They will work with STTARS and NIWRC staff, consultants, and external partners to identify promising practices, engage in advocacy efforts, and advance the work of the Center. This individual should have a deep cultural understanding of violence against Native women, the unique traditional values of Indigenous peoples, and an understanding of the intersection of gender-based violence and housing insecurity/homelessness.

Extra consideration will be given to candidates who have demonstrated employment working on shelter development/advocacy shelter policy and public health policy. Extensive travel is required for this position.

How to Apply: Please submit the following materials to [email protected]:

● Completed application

● Resume

● Cover letter

● Two writing samples relevant to the essential functions of the position Application Deadline: 12/31/2024

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