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.
For questions regarding employment opportunities, contact Human Resources at jobs@hafoundation.org
Current Job Opportunities:
Program Manager, Native Cultures Fund
This role is in service to cultural revitalization of the cultural communities across the service region of NCF.
The NCF team braids HAF+WRCF organizational resources – from grant making, to scholarships, to community engagement and technical assistance – to ensure the greatest impact and support the reclamation and healing of California’s first peoples and HAF+WRCF goals.
As a member of the Native Cultures Fund team, the Program Manager manages, supports, and monitors the work of NCF including work plans, budgets, projects, and other operational activities and administration support.
Click here to view a detailed job description.
Wage Range: $27.50 – 31.00/hour depending on experience, plus health benefits, retirement benefits, paid holidays and sick time; $33.50/hour 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 July 6th, 2026.
Application Procedure:
Please email the following two (2) documents in Word or PDF format to jobs@hafoundation.org:
1. Resume
2. A cover letter to include the following:
– Explain your interest in the organization and position
– Provide a short answer to at least one of the following questions:
- What is your vision around what the future of California Indigenous cultural revitalization might look like?
- What elements of decolonization or indigenization would you want to apply to how NCF works with programs, staff, and partners?
- How could your privilege (race, gender, socio-economic, positional, educational, experiential, etc.) serve you in this work? How are you using it to create more equity?