Employment Opportunities

Humboldt Area Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and offers a variety of employment possibilities for individuals who believe in and want to support our mission of promoting and encouraging generosity, leadership and inclusion.

We seek to hire a diverse staff of dedicated individuals who are committed to producing top quality work, who want to use their unique strengths and abilities to make a lasting difference, and who are sensitive to and knowledgeable about the needs of the communities we serve.

In each of our vacancy announcements we include both minimum and preferred qualifications, certifications or training. We want to reiterate that any preferred experience or training listed is not required to apply for a position in our organization. If you meet the minimum requirements and have the passion for the work, we strongly encourage you to apply. On-the-job training can be provided for the rest.

For questions regarding employment opportunities, contact Human Resources at jobs@hafoundation.org.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@hafoundation.org. Note the position your are applying for in the subject line of your materials submission.

Current Job Opportunities:

Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation

Senior Program Officer, Tribal and Indigenous Partnerships, Climate and Community Resilience (CORE) Hub

The CORE Hub Senior Program Officer for Tribal and Indigenous Partnerships leads implementation of all CORE Hub’s initiatives in service to Tribal Nations and Native American communities with strong support from and collaboration with other CORE Hub/HAF team members and partners. This professional will be an enthusiastic supporter of our region’s Native American climate and ecological leaders, motivated to address, mitigate, and find regionally appropriate solutions to the climate crisis, and excited about opportunities to advance indigenous knowledge and practices. The Senior Program Officer will be comfortable wearing many hats including as a convener, educator, communicator, policy advocate, and grant maker. The Senior Program Officer will manage the Tribal Climate Resilience Network and provide technical assistance to Tribal Nations around climate and clean energy priorities.

Click here to view a detailed job description.

Wage Range: $71,000 – $79,200 annually depending on experience, plus health benefits, retirement benefits, paid holidays and sick time; $88,000 annually expected on or after 1 year of tenure.

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to those who apply by 8am on February 23, 2026.

Application Procedure:

Please email the following two (2) documents in Word or PDF format to jobs@hafoundation.org:
1. Resume or CV
2. A cover letter explaining your interest in the organization and position, including any experience in one or more of the following areas: 


climate action, energy sustainability, indigenous or Native American studies, environmental science, community development, public education, community organizing, regional resilience, communications, philanthropy, or related subject areas and related programs or projects

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