Housing Specialist
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi IndiansMichigan, United States
Posted April 2, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is a sovereign Native American nation headquartered in Dowagiac, Michigan, serving over 6,000 citizens across four counties in southwestern Michigan and six counties in northern Indiana. The Band administers a comprehensive suite of community services—including Potawatomi language and cultural programming, housing initiatives, education and social services, health care through Pokagon Health Services, and land and natural resources stewardship. By integrating traditional cultural values with modern governance, the Band fosters sustainable development and self-determination for its members. Its unique position as an independent tribal government enables tailored, culturally relevant solutions that distinguish it within the broader sector of Indigenous service delivery.
Job Description
Manage and coordinate Tribal Government public housing programs and resources, provide outreach and assistance to persons applying to receive services, and coordinate the buying, leasing/rental activities, and maintenance of properties.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- One (1) year of home lending, counseling, or related work-related experience
- Proficiency with MS Office Applications
- Ability to alleviate stress and anxiety and be supportive of persons and work tactfully, collaboratively, diplomatically and with highest level of confidentiality
