Indigenous Program Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (OMMIR) was established in 2022 through Senate Bill 22-150 and exists to serve as a liaison on behalf of the indigenous community on issues related to missing or murdered indigenous relatives. To achieve this goal, the unit conducts the following statewide activities:

• Develops and enhances partnerships with Tribal Law Enforcement and communities;
• Collaborates with any relevant entities, including the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs, federally recognized tribes, indigenous-led organizations, tribal and local law enforcement agencies, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the Colorado State Patrol;
• Staffing and support of the Community Volunteer Advisory Board;
• Provides information to families on how to report a missing or murdered loved one;
• Collaborates with state and local partners to develop training and education.
• Helps connect families with resources;
• Reporting out and responding to questions from the legislature and the general public.

The Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives is statutorily charged with serving as a liaison on behalf of the Indigenous community on issues related to missing or murdered Indigenous relatives, supporting the Advisory Board, and communicating with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation on homicide or missing persons investigations involving Indigenous victims, where appropriate, and providing assistance to families of victims. The office has established a community volunteer advisory board to identify and advise the office on various issues of concern. The office will collaborate with the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs; federally recognized Tribes; state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies; and Indigenous-led organizations.

This position provides administrative and programmatic support to the Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. The position provides internal and external customer support. Duties include providing general administrative assistance and support for the OMMIR, providing logistical support and preparation for meetings and events, communicating with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include administration and program support, customer service and support, website management and accessibility of documents, information sharing and other duties as assigned.

To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration:

• Four (4) years of professional administrative support experience including providing program support to an individual or a team
• A combination of related education and relevant experience equal to four (4) years. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, transcripts must be attached at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications and competencies include knowledge of Native populations, ability to work and successfully navigate in a public-facing political environment, demonstrated empathy and listening skills working with customers in crisis, superior communication skills, experience supporting a Board, including meeting planning and taking minutes, excellent reasoning and analytical and problem-solving skills, collaborative, professional, enthusiastic, positive attitude, ability to communicate and cooperate with multiple cross-functional partners, ability to build strong working relationships and respond to the needs of partners and stakeholders.

Conditions of employment include being a Colorado resident at the time of application, requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, reference checking and a driving history, current valid driver's license at time of hire, and must obtain a Colorado-issued driver's license within 30 days of hire. Ability to operate motor vehicles and to travel throughout the state in a variety of weather conditions.