Overview
The Kwek Society (TKS)
The Kwek Society (“Kwe’k” means “women” in Potawatomi) works to end period poverty in Indigenous communities across the United States while celebrating individual dignity, agency, and success. Founded in 2018, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a 9 person Board of Directors; seven of nine Board members are Indigenous women. We have grown from serving one school to supporting more than 220 partners across 20 states, distributing over 4.5 million period supplies. Our work includes providing period care items, sharing educational materials, and advocating for menstrual equity.
Position Overview
The Kwek Society seeks its first paid Part-Time Executive Director (20-25 hours/week) to lead the organization’s next phase of growth. This position will transition leadership from our founder while maintaining our strong commitment to Indigenous communities and expanding our impact. The role requires regular presence in our Washington, D.C.-area (Alexandria, Va.) warehouse to engage in hands-on inventory and mail-out of donated and ordered period supplies, with the help of volunteers, and the ability to manage and expand upon nationwide programs and partnerships.
Essential Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Vision
Guide strategic planning and execution for organizational growth
Maintain and strengthen TKS’s commitment to Indigenous communities
Ensure programmatic excellence and quality within part-time capacity
Develop and maintain relationships with Tribal Nations
Support the organization’s transition from founder-led to professional leadership
Program Management & Growth
Coordinate distribution network serving 220+ partners across 20 states
Oversee warehouse operations and logistics, including hands-on work of supply ordering, inventorying, packaging and mail out
Maintain and nurture partner relationships
Monitor program effectiveness
Support period education and traditional teachings initiatives
Manage online platforms including website
Financial Management & Development
Oversee annual budgets upward of $500,000 including cash and in-kind
Maintain relationships with vendors for in-kind donations
Review bookkeeping and financial reporting
Implement fundraising strategy
Maintain relationships with foundations, Native Nations, and individual donors
Ensure compliance with 501(c)(3) requirements
Team Leadership
Coordinate with contractors (social media, grants, web, bookkeeping)
Work with volunteer network (currently 56+ volunteers)
Collaborate with nine-member Board of Directors
Foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture
Community Relations & Advocacy
Serve as primary spokesperson and ambassador
Maintain tribal relationships
Support menstrual equity advocacy
Oversee communications and donor acknowledgment
Coordinate newsletter production with volunteers
Maintain strategic partnerships
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to, Indigenous communities
Nonprofit management experience
Strong financial management skills
Excellence in organizational management
Experience in fundraising and donor relations
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with Indigenous communities
Based in or willing to relocate to D.C./Maryland/Virginia area
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with distribution/logistics management
Knowledge of period poverty and menstrual equity issues
Experience managing volunteer programs
Grant writing and management experience
Knowledge of Tribal Nations sovereignty and governance
Experience with founder transitions
Background in public health or education
Working Conditions
Part-time position (20-25 hours per week)
Regular presence required at DMV-area warehouse for physical work of inventorying and packing supplies
Flexible scheduling available
Some travel required to partner sites and tribal communities
Occasional evening/weekend work for events and programs
Must be able to lift and move boxes of supplies
Compensation
Competitive salary commensurate with experience (range: $40,000 to $45,000 annually for this part-time position)
Pro-rated benefits package to be developed
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements where possible
About The Kwek Society
Come be a part of shaping the future of The Kwek Society. As we enter our next phase of growth, we're seeking an exceptional staff member to join our team in the Washington, D.C. area. Since 2018, The Kwek Society has grown from serving one school to supporting almost 230 partners across 20 states, distributing more than 4.5 million period supplies to Indigenous students and their school peers and communities. Now, we're taking the next step in our organizational development by bringing on our first paid staff member.
We have opened up two job opportunities and hope to find the right person in one or the other position, depending on the pool of applicants. We are looking for a great fit and are flexible in how that might look in the end.
1. Part-Time Executive Director (20-25 hours/week)
2. Part-Time Operations Director (20-25 hours/week)
We're looking for a passionate individual who shares our commitment to ending period poverty in Indigenous communities while celebrating individual dignity, agency, and success. The ideal candidate will bring:
• Strong connection to and knowledge of Indigenous communities
• Nonprofit or operations management experience
• Ability to work in person at our DMV-area warehouse at least weekly
• Excellence in relationship building and community engagement
Indigenous women are strongly encouraged to apply for these positions, which offer competitive compensation and flexible scheduling and a pro-rate benefits package to be developed.
Interested individuals can learn more about the positions and apply by emailing jobs@kweksociety.org.The full job descriptions are posted to Nativehire.org. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis until a position is filled.