Employment Opportunities

This position provides administrative support to the Agricultural department and works closely with other staff to meet the needs of the program. Providing polite and professional assistance via phone, mail, and email, as well as directing information requests to the appropriate correspondent or department. Taking directives, planning, researching, organizing, implementing and directing action as necessary.

• Maintains files, ensures papers and documents are placed into appropriate files and conducts audits of files.
• Makes photocopies, faxes documents and performs other clerical functions.
• Assists or prepares correspondence.
• Oversees and maintains safe working practices; promptly reports all incidents to upper management.
• Prepares new files.
• Processes mail.
• Answers phones and transfers to appropriate staff.
• Greets public and directs them to correct staff member.
• Help coordinate and organize department functions.
• Monitor and maintain office supplies.
• Ensure office equipment is properly maintained and serviced.
• Must adhere to Absentee Shawnee Tribe Personnel Policies and Drug and Alcohol Policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent.
• Two or more years of office and administrative work experience.
• Preferred experience with gardening and or harvesting.
• Knowledge of livestock & Farming.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to pass a drug test for pre-employment for the Tribe
• Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License. 
• Must be able to pass a background check. 

• Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
• Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity
• Should enjoy working outdoors, in all weather conditions.
• Like to work with plants and/or animals;
• Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
• Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.

Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace