Current Job Openings
Executive Director
Summary: The Executive Director serves as the chief administrative officer of all tribal programs and is directly responsible to the Tribal Council for the management and administration of all programs and policies of the Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich’in Tribal Government (GZGTG). The Executive Director is responsible for developing and implementing an effective tribal management system that encompasses the mission statement, goals and objectives of the Tribe.
Education & Employment
The Education & Employment office administers higher education scholarships, Adult Vocational Training (AVT) scholarships, Direct Employment, and GED testing services.
Education/Employment Director – Nancy Shewfelt
Direct Employment Assistance Program
The purpose of the Direct Employment program is to provide financial assistance to eligible GZGTG tribal members to obtain and retain satisfactory part-time or full-time employment. Direct employment can assist with food, clothes, utilities, transportation to interviews or employment. Direct employment can also assist with work clothing or gear necessary to retain employment.
GED Services
Please contact Education & Employment Director for information.
Scholarships (Higher Education & Adult Vocational Training)
The purpose of the GZGTG Higher Education scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to eligible GZGTG tribal members who are enrolled in an accredited college or university, and who can demonstrate financial need.
GZGTG Higher Education funds are a supplemental resource, applicants are required to apply to for available State, Federal, and private financial aid, and all available student-family resources, before funding from GZGTG will be considered.
Employment with GZGTG
Please contact Education/Employment Director for a list of current job openings.
Tribal Government Employment Application
Youth Employment
GZGTG partners with the Tanana Chiefs Conference Employment & Training Program to provide summer youth employment opportunities. Contact the Executive Director for GZGTG for more information.