Employment Opportunities

The TERO Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the entire TERO program (Tribal Employment Rights Office).

• Direct oversight of the TERO program and the Tribal Employment Rights Office
• Must work closely with surrounding communities in acquiring job placement sites and training opportunities for TERO clients
• Must be willing and able to effectively case manage
• Responsible for the oversight of TERO as regulated by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO)
• Must assist Tribal Members in obtaining TERO/Indian-Owned Certification
• Must maintain a list of Certified Businesses
• In consultation with the Executive Committee, monitor all tribal construction projects and contracting activities
• Inform the Executive Committee, Tribal Entities, Employers and Contractors of the requirements of the TERO/Workplace Protection Act with respect to employment and contract procurement under these laws
• Oversee that Certified Businesses receive an invitation to bid on projects
• Must maintain an up-to-date tribal labor surplus pool (TERO Hiring Hall) and must refer Tribal Members and other Indians to an employer or contractor for consideration of employment
• Enforce any employment and procurement policies and procedures in accordance with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe TERO/Tribal Workplace Protection Act, including the processing of Employee Complaint Charges
• Must work closely with both the Executive Committee and the TERO Board of Commissioners
• Responsible for coordinating monthly TERO Commissioner meetings
• Must adhere to Absentee Shawnee Tribe Personnel Policies and Drug and Alcohol Policies
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have a High School diploma or Equivalent. Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience working with a TERO/Tribal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (WIOA) Program.
• 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.
• Willing to Travel.
• 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