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Administrative Assistant

Watersmeet, Michigan

Tribal Hourly

POSITION:

Administrative Assistant

DEPARTMENT:

Tribal Administration

LOCATION:

LVD Government Building

SUPERVISOR:

Tribal Chairman

EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time

SALARY/PAY RATE:

$15.38 -$19.22

Posted: January 13, 2026 Deadline: January 27, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

The person filling this position is responsible for completing administrative tasks for the Tribal Council, including assisting with record maintenance, communicating government directives, and policies and procedures. This person will also assist with coordinating government scheduling, preparing correspondence, general office work, and any other duty as assigned by the Tribal Council Executive Officers.

Primary Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Attend all other meetings as directed by Tribal Council or Executive Council Members

•Perform administrative duties for the Tribal Council Executive Officers.

•Screen calls, draft correspondence, and facilitate other communication as directed.

•Manage calendar of the Tribal Chairman.

•Assist with event coordination and logistics.

•Research and prepare reports as directed by the Tribal Council Executive Officers.

•Communicate Tribal Council objectives with the public, government officials, and others, as directed

•Coordinate work with internal staff at all levels

•Maintain tribal records and other documentation for filing

•File maintenance (electronic and written).

•Fulfill document requests as directed by Tribal Council Executive Officers.

•Typing, transcription, note-taking, recording, and document preparation as needed.

•Ensure proper maintenance of office equipment.

•Maintain supplies for Tribal Council.

•All other responsibilities as assigned by the Tribal Council Executive Officers or Tribal Council members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and manage documents and records (digital and physical)

• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence

• Plan and coordinate travel for departmental staff

• Perform data entry, analysis, and report preparation

• Schedule, attend, and take minutes at meetings as assigned

• Identify and assist with grant funding opportunities and reporting

• Provide general administrative support to the LVD Cultural Preservation and Natural Resources Division.

• Screen calls, draft communication, and manage departmental correspondence

• Maintain calendars and coordinate meetings/events.

• Assist with logistical planning for departmental events and fieldwork

• Support internal coordination and communication within the department

• Maintain and fulfill tribal records requests

• Perform transcription, document preparation, and note-taking as needed

• Ensure office equipment is maintained, and supplies are stocked

• Assist with both indoor and outdoor natural resource activities as needed, including fieldwork to support both the Natural Resources and THPO departments.

• Travel occasionally, including overnight stays if required

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Natural Resources

Skills & Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

•Must have High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

•Must be able to work under stressful situations.

•Must be able to work as a team member or alone with little direction. Ability to take and follow directions

•Minimum two years of administrative experience or equivalent education.

•Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows and office software, including MS Word, Excel, and

•Must enter into a confidentiality agreement with the Tribe

•Must live within fifty (50) miles of Lac Vieux Desert Reservation lands

•Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

•Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

•Exceptional organizational skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•Working knowledge of:

o Lac Vieux Desert Tribal codes, ordinances, laws, policies, and procedures.

o Tribal Council policies and procedures.

o The State of Michigan’s relationship with Lac Vieux Desert

o The United States relationship with Lac Vieux Desert

o Lac Vieux Desert tribal businesses and business relations

•Associates degree or higher education in related field

•Five (5) years of experience in related field

PREFERENCE FOR HIRING:

Preference shall be given when it is established that the applicant meets the qualifications as stated in the job description. The following order shall be adhered to for hiring:

• Enrolled LVD Tribal Member

• Parents/Legal Guardian of LVD Tribal member children and spouses of Tribal Members

• Other Native Americans

• All Others

Approved by Tribal Council: August 15, 2021

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and applicable background checks related to the position

Application:

Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Indians

Watersmeet MI, 49969

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://lvd-nsn.gov/Content/Careers.cfm

Phone: 906-358-4226 Ext. 7318

Fax: 906-358-4913

Our Company is Proud to Offer:

+ A fun, safe, fast paced work environment

+ Employee Meal Discounts

+ Gas Discount at Citgo C-Store

+ Golf Discounts

+ Paid Lunch

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Weekly

+ Access to training programs

Great Benefits for Full Time Employees offered after 90 days of employment:

+ LVD Pays 80% of the cost of these benefits with only a 20% responsibility from the employee.

+ Health – Offering 14 different medical coverages.

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Term Life Insurance Policy - $50,000

+ Short Term Disability

+ Retirement 401k with 3% contribution

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Paid Time Off

+ Family and Medical Leave

+ Maternity Leave

+ Bereavement leave

+ Jury Duty leave