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The Indian Law Resource Center seeks a full-time Director of Development and Communications to help us advance Indigenous rights across North, Central, and South America by securing financial support for our work and sharing our impact with funders, policymakers, the public, and new partners. Our Director of Development and Communications will work closely with our Executive Director, supervise our Grants and Communications Officer, and collaborate with all of our staff to create compelling narratives about the Center’s groundbreaking work and to manage the Center’s fundraising efforts. 

The Director of Development and Communications will manage fundraising and communications operations and activities. The Director will leverage the Center’s recent fundraising success to secure additional financial support for all the Center’s work and projects. The Director will manage our public writing and public presentation, including our website, social media, media outreach, and visual identity. The position will report directly to the Executive Director and will ideally be based at our headquarters in Helena, Montana. Remote work will be considered. 

The position will require an action-oriented strategist, motivated self-starter, effective supervisor and engaging collaborator who will lead the Center through the implementation of a robust fundraising strategy, as well as grow and integrate our communications work into our program and fundraising practices. The ideal candidate will be able to frame complex content for diverse audiences and will have experience working with Indigenous communities and nonprofit organizations. This position requires an exceptional writer and a creative thinker able to work effectively with the Center’s leadership, board members, staff, and partners. 

The salary range begins at $110,000 and depends on location, the applicant's experience and skills, and other factors. The Center provides generous benefits, including health insurance and retirement. All employees receive 280 hours of paid time off, as well as most federal holidays. The position is open immediately.

Deadline to apply is September 7, 2026. To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, two professional references, and two writing samples combined in one PDF document to Ms. Melanie Dayton at mt@indianlaw.org.