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Gayogohó:nǫˀ Learning Project – Strategy & Development Co-Lead

• 15-19 hours/week $25/hour, sick time, and vacation time.
• Two-year position with extension desired (dependent on securing additional
  funding).

The Gayogohó:nǫˀ Learning Project was founded in 2021. Its mission is to support Gayogohó:nǫˀ language and culture revitalization efforts that are rooted in ancestral Gayogohó:nǫˀ lands. We aim to serve as an apolitical meeting point for Gayogohó:nǫˀ people and current residents of ancestral Gayogohó:nǫˀ lands seeking to learn more about Gayogohó:nǫˀ language and culture. Public programs to date have included Gayogohó:nǫˀ language and culture classes and discussion groups.

Strategy & Development Co-Lead will work in close partnership with GLP Project Manager, GLP Board, and CTA staff, and project leadership to support the
continued development of the Gayogohó:nǫˀ Learning Project.

1. Strategic development and Organizational support
• Co-develop a 2-year strategic framework for the project
• Support the planning and facilitation of a board retreat
• Support clarity around roles and structure across:
  i. Board
  ii. Leadership
  iii. Staff and collaborators

1. Lead and support grant proposal development, including:
• Community Foundation grants
• Park Foundation proposals
• NYS and Indigenous-focused funding opportunities
• Manage grant reporting requirements, including narrative reports
• Develop and maintain lightweight grant tracking systems

1. Systems & Infrastructure Development, Establish and improve core systems,
   including:
• Document organization
• Grant tracking
• Communication workflows
• Utilize CTA/Cornell systems (e.g., shared drives, email access)
• Support the development of a sustainable operational foundation

Required Qualifications & Relevant Experience
● Interest in Gayogohó:nǫˀ (Cayuga) language and culture
● Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated success in
engaging external and internal stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes
● Exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills, including reliability
and attention to detail
● Experience in strategy development and/or organizational design
● Demonstrated experience in grant writing and/or grant management
● Familiarity with community-based, cultural, and/or Indigenous initiatives
● Ability to work across institutional and community contexts
● Experience with fundraising strategy or donor engagement
● Strong collaboration and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
● Preference given to applicants with Indigenous cultural fluency based on
lived or work experience
● Experience working with or alongside Indigenous communities or organizations
● Experience supporting early-stage or evolving organizations
● Familiarity with the New York State indigenous and/or federal funding landscape
● Experience facilitating board or strategic planning processes

Application Process:
Please send 1) your resume, 2) a cover letter outlining why you are interested in
and well-suited for this position with the Gayogohó:nǫˀ Learning Project, and 3)
the names and contact info for three references to Project Manager Michelle
Seneca at: gayogohono.learning.project@gmail.com. References will not be
contacted without prior notification. The job will remain posted until the position has been filled.

The successful applicant will be an employee of the Center for Transformative
Action (CTA). CTA is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are hired based
on their merit, ability, experience, and training without regard to race, color,
national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, familial
status, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, size, religious affiliation,
genetic make-up, military/veteran status, domestic violence victim/survivor status,
sexual and other reproductive health decisions, or past participation in the
discrimination complaint process. We are committed to being an inclusive
organization and encourage people from diverse communities to apply.

In addition to its support and governance of the entire organization, our board plays an active role in selecting new projects and engages with the exciting work of fostering Transformative Action in our local communities, at Cornell, and statewide. For more information, contact Glen Dowell, CTA board president, gwd39@cornell.edu.