District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Coconino County Board of Supervisors are back in session

The Navajo Mountain Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Navajo Water Project in Navajo Mountain, contributing to DIGDEEP’s work throughout other parts of the Navajo Nation when required. This includes overseeing and implementing program activities, budgeting, staffing, collaborating and coordinating with the Navajo Nation government, external partners, and community members, while maintaining strong communication with HQ.

Strategy

• Collaborate with the Navajo Water Project Director and Project Engineer to execute DIGDEEP’s work in the Navajo Mountain region, set new targets and timelines and identify and maintain partnerships with local governments and other nonprofits.
• Assist in identifying potential Navajo communities near Navajo Mountain needing WASH assistance; develop strategies for serving these communities based on their unique needs.

Implementation

• Manage local staff and outside contractors and collaborate with the Project Engineer as they: design and implement new water projects from start to finish, monitor work plans and ensure objectives are met in a safe, timely and complete manner.
• Conducting intake, data collection and assessments through site visits, preparing Cooperative Partnership Agreement and having clients sign before the initial work starts. Upon completion of work collecting all appropriate information and gathering media for storytelling.
• Plan installations according to the completed surveys, meet objectives and timelines.
• Ensure program compliance with relevant laws as well as all workplace and employee policies.
• Plan and guide donors, press and media visits to the field; oversee volunteer work as needed.
• Routinely visit project sites in the Navajo Mountain region, and occasionally other projects on the Navajo Nation.

Finance & Development

• Assist the Navajo Water Project Director to develop the annual program budget for the region and to update the Navajo Mountain budget on a quarterly basis. Monitor expenditures throughout the year to ensure compliance with budget.
• Collaborate with the Development Team to maximize all revenue and storytelling opportunities, especially those related to major donor cultivation and annual campaigns.
• Assist clients with DIGDEEP’s bill pay program, including collecting appropriate information and coordinating with local utilities.

Partnerships

• Plan and implement outreach activities to develop visibility of the organization within the local community; represent the organization at local meetings.
• Consult closely and regularly with relevant agencies (ex. IHS, BIA, EPA, etc.); establish and maintain positive political relationships within the community and partner organizations.
• Foster an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among staff, community members, elected leaders, partner organizations and the public.

Leadership

• Perform supervisory duties for the Navajo Mountain Navajo Water Project team, as appropriate; interview applicants for employment; resolve discipline problems and recommend termination as necessary; develop higher levels of expertise in staff by encouraging further education and providing learning opportunities.
• Design and implement a professional development and retention program to ensure your team members have consistent access to skill development and remain engaged and fulfilled.
• Participate and facilitate regular staff meetings, both virtually and in-person; provide strong day-to-day leadership that bridges high and low communication contexts to ensure all team members and clients are heard and understood.
• Uphold the unique culture of DIGDEEP by implementing values-aligned operations and management strategies for all work on the Navajo Nation.

As the organization continues to evolve, duties or tasks may change without impacting the overall Job Description.

Qualifications

5 years in nonprofit sector (social justice, community organizing, international development or environmental justice organizations strongly preferred). 3 years in program management.

• Able to read, analyze and interpret manuals and office documents
• Able to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Able to define tangible measures for program evaluation and reporting
• Passionate about the mission and able to promote the philosophy, mission and values to just about anyone.
• Able to focus in the face of pressure, deliver against timelines and not be intimidated by tasks /time limitations.
• Able to navigate effective relationships with staff, partners, contractors.

Compensation and Benefits

• Generous paid vacation and sick leave
• Medical insurance, 100% employer paid
• Prescription drug coverage
• Life insurance, 100% employer paid
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• 401k retirement plan