The Moran Company
Location
Remote | United States
Job description
Cambridge, Massachusetts (Remote Position)
The Moran Company is pleased to partner with Cultural Survival to recruit the organization's new Executive Director.
There are approximately 476.6 million Indigenous Peoples in the world, belonging to 5,000 different groups, in 90 countries worldwide, living in every region of the world. Indigenous Peoples have experienced historic injustices as a result of, inter alia, their colonization and dispossession of their lands, territories and resources.
80 percent of the earth’s biodiversity is found on Indigenous lands. It is because of Indigenous Peoples’ stewardship and relationship with the environment. However, governments in Indigenous Peoples’ homelands and multinational corporations too often violate Indigenous Peoples’ rights by operating in their territories without their Free, Prior and Informed Consent.
While recognizing the urgent need to respect and promote the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples which derive from their political, economic and social structures and from their cultures, spiritual traditions, histories and philosophies, especially their rights to their lands, territories and resources, Indigenous Peoples often lack the financial resources and access to decision-making platforms to demand a voice at the table and ensure that their best interests are represented.
This is where Cultural Survival comes in.
Cultural Survival empowers and supports Indigenous Peoples to advocate for their rights. Cultural Survival believes that control by Indigenous Peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and needs. Respect for Indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment for us all.
Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, Cultural Survival has a remote working environment with 40 staff located across 14 countries (USA, Guatemala, Panama, Mexico, Nepal,
Canada, Austria, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Mali and South Africa); the staff is majority women. Both staff and board are majority Indigenous – and are a true reflection of the communities they serve. Cultural Survival works to empower Indigenous Peoples’ communities as they strive to assert their rights to self-determination and sustain their lands, cultures, and vital ecosystems.
The Executive Director of Cultural Survival is responsible for the overall management, strategic direction, and growth of the organization. The Executive Director works closely with the Board of Directors and staff to advance Cultural Survival’s mission and vision. This role requires a dynamic and visionary leader with exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills, a deep commitment to Indigenous Peoples' rights, and the ability to inspire and mobilize highly diverse remote staff, policymakers, funding partners, and the general public about Cultural Survival and its mission.
Cultural Survival has grown rapidly in recent years. Its approximate $7 million budget comes primarily from private foundations and individuals.
The salary range for this position is $148,000 to $173,000. The organization offers a strong benefits package that includes generous health coverage and a retirement plan.
Cultural Survival is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates. We particularly encourage Indigenous individuals to apply and to identify their Indigenous community, but we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. For more information about Cultural Survival and its programs, please visit:
The search for Cultural Survival is being conducted by The Moran Company. To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume electronically to Bill Moran at The Moran Company. The cover letter should highlight your qualifications and connection to the mission, as well as any other relevant experience. APPLY NOW
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