Legislative Assistant

LITTLE RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS
POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Legislative Assistant

Hiring Range: $35322 - $52632 - $64642

Pay Grade: E2

Status: Exempt Bi-weekly pay

Background Check: Extensive

Summary:

This position is responsible for providing high-level administrative support by conducting research preparing compiling information for statistical reports handling information requests and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence receiving visitors arranging conference calls and scheduling meetings.

Employment Qualifications: A qualified candidate offers:

• Associate degree with major emphasis in business political science public administration or related field is required or a High School Diploma / GED and work experience of three years as executive or administrative assistant or legislative assistant.
• Prior office management and policy experience is required.
• Working knowledge of sensitivity communication practices in order to speak with and for the Tribe.
• Prior experience working for or with tribal governments is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with Native American communities culture customs and cultural law is required.
• Enrolled citizen of LRBOI federally recognized tribe or Alaskan native IS required.
• Indian preference is applicable in accordance with Ordinance #.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Administration

• Assist Recorder and Legislative Director in preparing the weekly Tribal Council Agenda.

• Performs skilled clerical and administrative support work including but not limited to data entry transcription report generation and compilation recording of meeting minutes form and spreadsheet creation in addition to answering phones receiving and processing department mail responding to e-mail correspondence greeting visitors scheduling appointments providing basic answers to departmental services questions and referring visitors to the appropriate staff members.

• Composes types disseminate and edits a variety of correspondence reports memoranda and other such documents which requires judgment in regards to content format accuracy and completeness.
• Transcribe all meetings into approved meeting minutes format for final adoption.
• Operates and provides support to staff members on a broad range of office equipment.
• Oversees and maintains department hardcopy and electronic files; establishes monitors adherence to approved file maintenance system and office procedures.
• Reads and analyzes incoming memos submissions and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution.
• Schedules staff appointments and maintains departments calendar as needed.
• Coordinates efforts with Purchasing Department for the following:
  • Travel plans for staff/Tribal Council as needed.
  • Requisitioning of all office supplies and materials.
• All other duties as assigned by Legislative Director.

Communication & Public Relations

• Identifies and provides requested information to Tribal members identifying public versus confidential documents and appropriate approval to disseminate such information.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Office and personnel management.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Word processing skills necessary to work with speed and accuracy.
• Knowledge of computer chart graph and table formatting.
• Familiarity with legislative administrative and judicial systems.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks accurately and efficiently under time constraints.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Application Instructions:
Obtain an application form and a copy of the position description by visiting our website at or by contacting the Legislative Director: Venus Battaglia at: LRBOI Tribal Council 2608 Government Center Dr Manistee MI 49660 - Phone: ; Email:

To apply please submit completed LRBOI application cover letter resume copy of degree transcripts a copy front/back of Drivers License a copy front/back of Tribal ID (if applicable) and a copy of your current license to practice law; to:

LRBOI Tribal Council 2608 Government Center Dr Manistee MI 49660
fax: ; Email:

Incomplete submissions will not be considered

Conditions of employment with Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government includes superior performance in the selection process including but not limited to all of the following: any pre-employment interviews skills testing credentialing drug screening background investigations reference checks and previous work history passing a pre-employment drug test and background investigation possession of a valid Drivers License throughout employment and being insurable under the Tribes insurance policy and successfully completing a ninety (90) day introductory period.

For further information please contact the LRBOI Tribal Council.

Posted 10/15/2025 Remove - Until Filled

Dear Applicant:

Boozhoo (Hello) Miigwech (Thank You) for your interest in job opportunities with the LRBOI. We look forward to reviewing your application and qualifications. Please take a few moments to carefully read through the following instructions and notices. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources Department at

Instructions:

If printing this form please complete the application using blue or black ink. The information provided will be used to determine your qualifications. Missing or illegible information may lead to a delay or loss of job opportunity. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to complete the application in its entirety including signature and date. Applications and Indian Preference verification documents must be received by the Human Resources Department prior to the positions closing date and time to be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Special Note: If you are interested in temporary assignments please check the temporary box and write temp pool in the position desired area.

Cover Letters and Resumes:

Please provide all documents with the original application submitted. This includes any applicable licensures certifications degree transcripts etc.

Notice of Indian Preference in Employment:

In accordance with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Ordinance # the Tribe applies Indian Preference in hiring activities. When claiming Indian Preference an applicant must identify oneself in the proper category on the application and provide the documentation noted below. Following is the order in which preference is applied during the hiring process as well as the customary documentation used to verify.

1. Tribal Members of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal identification card.
2. Members of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes Tribal identification card.
3. Tribal Spouse/Parent of a Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Member Current and valid marriage license and a copy of spouses tribal identification card or Tribal Parent Same documentation required for tribal spouse.
4. Tribal Descendant (1st generation biological parent must be a Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Member) Birth certificate and a copy of parents tribal identification card.
5. Non-preference If not claiming Indian Preference or if not applicable please continue onto the application.

Submission Information:

All submissions for employment must be made via electronic submission through our on-line application.

Go to theLRBOI Employment Page - Complete the online application upload applicable documents and submit.

the online application upload applicable documents and submit.

Required Experience:

Manager