Seattle Indian Services Commission | Executive Director
Position: Executive Director
Date Open: January 9, 2026; open until filled
Location: 40 hours per week during normal business hours, including periodic evening SISC events and meetings. Currently remote with some in-office meetings in Seattle, WA
Compensation: Salary position at $118,000/year; benefits include employer-sponsored health insurance stipend, sick leave, PTO, paid holidays, professional development, travel allowance, 401k retirement plan with employer contribution available after 1 year vesting
Reports To: SISC Governing Council
Position Type: Full-time exempt
Position Overview
The Seattle Indian Services Commission is hiring an Executive Director! This position will have the extraordinary opportunity to lead SISC at a historic moment, guiding the completion of the Native Village & Gateway, a project that will reshape the Native landscape of Seattle for generations to come.
The Executive Director is the chief leader and strategist of SISC, responsible for advancing the organization’s mission, vision, and values in partnership with the SISC Governing Council, Urban Native non-profit organizations, Tribal partners, community members, and elected officials. The Executive Director provides leadership in organizational development, fundraising, program growth, and advocacy, while ensuring that SISC remains deeply accountable to the Native community it serves. This position reports directly to the five-member SISC Governing Council.
To Apply
The Executive Director will have the extraordinary opportunity to lead SISC at a historic moment, guiding the completion of projects that will reshape the Native landscape of Seattle for generations to come.
This is not only a leadership role but also a calling: to steward the legacy of Native leaders who fought for SISC’s founding, to honor the resilience of Native people in urban settings, and to build a thriving future for Native people. Submit a letter of interest and resume to info@seattleindianservices.org.