Join Our Team. Make a Difference at AMERIND.
At AMERIND, every team member contributes to our mission of Tribes Protecting Tribes. When you join our team, you will help ensure that our clients and policyholders can access the affordable and sustainable services that protect Tribal Nations, businesses, and individuals.
Our organization is searching for exceptional individuals interested in the success of our mission and the well-being of our client base. Please find a list of current open positions below.
Chief Operating Officer, FT
Job Summary
Responsible for providing leadership, staff development, budgeting, and management of client services in accordance with policies and procedures and current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Assists in providing strategic leadership for the organization, establishes long and short-range goals, plans and policies. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.
Position Characteristics and Competencies
- Trustworthy, transparent, and interactive in managing projects
- Communicative, people-oriented, and effective at reporting
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Ability to maintain situational awareness in multiple areas
- Interest in viewing issues from multiple perspectives
- Interest in discovering and developing new ideas
- Agile and adaptable in decision-making
- Effective at delegation and coordinating support
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Claims Representative
Job Summary
Handles first and third party property and liability claims for Homeowners and Commercial lines. Investigates and prepares property damage estimates utilizing industry-standard software. We should also have familiarity with general claims handling software. Should have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.
Position Characteristics and Competencies
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Interest in discovering and developing new ideas
- Service and people-oriented
- Agile and adaptability in decision making
- A problem-solving approach that suggests trustworthiness
- The familiarity of technology infrastructure and user of technology tools
Office Assistant (Event Planning), FT
Job Summary
The Office Assistant performs a variety of logistical and administrative staff support duties. These include assisting with the various planning details and follow up logistical efforts involved in planning and carrying out company conferences, seminars, and events. Administrative functions include processing forms, performing data entry, establishing, and maintaining records scanning and document management, and composes meeting minutes. Assists in answering incoming calls, greeting guests, and directing guests to appropriate associates. Provides general office support with a variety of clerical and administrative duties and related tasks, such as mail distribution, scheduling meetings, flow of correspondence, and requisition of supplies.
This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.
Position Characteristics and Competencies
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Time efficient and well-organized
- Professional manners and presentation
- Customer service-oriented and problem solving
- Communicative and people-oriented
- Verbal and written communication skills
Office Assistant (Procurement), FT
Job Summary
The Office Assistant performs a variety of logistical and administrative staff support duties. These include performing procurement functions for company-wide needs, as well as for promotional events, conferences, and seminars. Administrative functions include processing forms, performing data entry, and establishing and maintaining records scanning and document management. Assists in answering incoming calls, greeting guests, and directing guests to appropriate associates. Provides general office support with a variety of clerical and administrative duties and related tasks, such as mail distribution, scheduling meetings, flow of correspondence, and requisition of supplies.
This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.
Position Characteristics and Competencies
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Time efficient and well-organized
- Professional manners and presentation
- Customer service-oriented and problem solving
- Communicative and people-oriented
- Verbal and written communication skills
Safety Representative
Job Summary
Advises and works with clients on best practices to reduce loss and protect assets. Conducts analysis to detect, report, and resolve matters in the area of safety while providing great customer service.
This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Business Management, Insurance, Risk Management, or related field
- Three years’ experience in safety, loss prevention or consulting
- Valid driver’s license
- No felony, theft or fraud convictions
- Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation
Position Characteristics and Competencies
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Interest of viewing issues from multiple perspectives
- Communicative and people oriented
- Agile and adaptability in decision making
- Problem solving approach that suggest trustworthiness
Senior Claims Representative
Job Summary
Incumbent handles first and third party property and liability claims for homeowners and commercial lines. Investigates and prepares property damage estimates utilizing industry-standard software. Should also have familiarity with general claims handling software. This individual demonstrates positive and professional relationships with members, brokers, and clients.
This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.
Position Characteristics and Competencies
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Interest in discovering and developing new ideas
- Service and people-oriented
- Agile and adaptability in decision making
- A problem-solving approach that suggests trustworthiness
- The familiarity of technology infrastructure and user of technology tools
Senior Workers’ Compensation Claims Representative
Job Summary
The Senior Workers’ Comp Claims Representative handles Tribal Workers’ Compensation claims and is responsible for all technical aspects of claims management for assigned files, including compliance with the AMERIND Risk Benefit Endorsement, Tribal Ordinances (when applicable) and all established performance guidelines. This individual demonstrates positive and professional relationships with Members, Brokers and Clients. Through and in coordination with TWC Manager, this position also consults with Executive level Officers, as necessary, for the resolution of case and claims issues. Individual will also monitor developments in the field, clients, and customers to evolve AMERIND WC programs and policies.
This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.
Position Characteristics and Competencies
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Interest in discovering and developing new ideas
- Service and people-oriented
- Agile and adaptability in decision making
- A problem-solving approach that suggests trustworthiness
- The familiarity of technology infrastructure and user of technology tools
Temporary Office Assistant
Job Summary
Performs a variety of administrative and staff support duties for AMERIND operations.
This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.
Position Characteristics and Competencies
- Professional presentation
- Customer service oriented
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication skills
Training Specialist
Job Summary
Conducts training needs assessments for departments and employees; evaluates, coordinates, designs, and/or delivers a comprehensive range of training and education programs for both internal staff and external clients.
This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.
Position Characteristics and Competencies
- Professional presentation
- Customer service oriented
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication skills
Underwriting Tech
Job Summary
To provide technical assistance and support services to the Underwriting team and management, with appropriate approval. Underwriting tech handles several aspects of policy processing and issuance, which include new business and/or renewal preparation; endorsement processing; cancellations; and/or all other policy processing associated tasks.
This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.
Position Characteristics and Competencies
- Strong ability to multi-task on multiple tasks and projects
- Ability to learn and take excellent notes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of underwriting skills
Underwriter I
Job Summary
Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved, determine acceptance of applications, coverage amounts and premium for personal or commercial lines business. Responsible for retention of new and existing business in accordance with company underwriting philosophy and individual level of authority. This individual also maintains positive and professional relationships with broker partners, third party administrators or financial
This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.
Position Characteristics and Competencies
- Valid Driver’s license
- No felony, theft or fraud convictions
- Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation
- Must maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
Workers’ Compensation Claims Representative
Job Summary
Incumbent handles Tribal Workers’ Compensation claims. Responsible for all technical aspects of claim management for assigned files including compliance with the AMERIND Risk Benefit Endorsement, Tribal Ordinances (when applicable) and all established performance guidelines. Caseload will consist of medical only claims and less complicated loss time claims. Should also have familiarity with general claims handling software. This individual demonstrates positive and professional relationships with Members, Brokers, and clients
This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.
Position Characteristics and Competencies
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Interest in discovering and developing new ideas
- Service and people-oriented
- Agile and adaptability in decision making
- A problem-solving approach that suggests trustworthiness
- The familiarity of technology infrastructure and user of technology tools
Workers’ Compensation Claims Representative II
Job Summary
Incumbent handles Tribal Workers’ Compensation claims. Responsible for all technical aspects of claim management for assigned files including compliance with the AMERIND Risk Benefit Endorsement, Tribal Ordinances (when applicable) and all established performance guidelines. Caseload will consist of medical only claims and less complicated loss time claims. Should also have familiarity with general claims handling software. This individual demonstrates positive and professional relationships with Members, Brokers, and clients.
This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.
Position Characteristics and Competencies
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Interest in discovering and developing new ideas
- Service and people-oriented
- Agile and adaptability in decision making
- A problem-solving approach that suggests trustworthiness
- The familiarity of technology infrastructure and user of technology tools
INTERN: Report Writer (IT)
Job Summary
Interacts directly with the senior
report writers and other teams throughout the company to deliver
reporting solutions and projects, translating numbers into common
insurance language to help the company make better business decisions.
This position will help build business intelligence and reporting
solutions, producing a range of reports, dashboards, and other
solutions. This role will compile data from disparate sources connecting
the dots between unrelated systems to create good data integration onto
reports. Enhance existing reports using various business intelligence
tools, through information available in the data warehouse in order to
deliver report solutions and reporting packages, database solutions, as
well as maintenance of existing services and deliverables related to
reporting needs.
This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.
Position Characteristics and Competencies
- Communicative and detail oriented
- Teamwork and Collaboration skills
- Problem solving/Analysis
- High Quality Technical capacity
- Perseverance
- Productivity
For more information about joining the AMERIND team, please call (505) 404-5000.
INTERN: Data Analyst (IT)
Job Summary
With the guidance of the Senior Data
Analyst, interacts directly with AMERIND teams to deliver quality data
analysis initiatives and requests. Identify and interpret data sets from
various sources, translating numbers into common insurance language to
help the company make better business decisions. Be proactive with
gaining experience in the database information systems; work out smarter
solutions to more complex data issues to support senior level analysts’
reporting needs. Gathers data requirements from various departments and
maps a data blueprint for reports. Performs data collection,
compilation, and analysis for projects directed by senior data or
business analysts.
This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.
Position Characteristics and Competencies
- Communicative and detail oriented
- Teamwork and Collaboration skills
- Problem solving/Analysis
- High Quality Technical capacity
- Perseverance
- Productivity
INTERN: Quality Assurance (IT)
Job Summary
Develops and executes software test
plans in order to identify software problems and their causes. Performs
and maintains software builds and configuration management controls for
company products.
This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.
Position Characteristics and Competencies
- Communicative and detail oriented
- Teamwork and Collaboration skills
- Problem solving/Analysis
- High Quality Technical capacity
- Perseverence
- Productivity
INTERN: Underwriting
Job Summary
To provide technical assistance and support services to the Underwriting team and management, with appropriate approval. Underwriting tech handles several aspects of policy processing and issuance, which include new business and/or renewal preparation; endorsement processing; cancellations; and/or all other policy processing associated tasks.
This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.
Position Characteristics and Competencies
- Professional presentation
- Customer service oriented
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication skills
AMERIND is an equal employment opportunity employer exercising Native American preference in employment and training as authorized in section 7 (b) (1) of P.L. 93-638. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, creed, religion, sex, age, color, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, or political affiliation. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. AMERIND hires individuals based on their qualifications for the job. To the greatest extent feasible, preference will be given to qualified Native American and Alaskan Natives for employment and training opportunities. We encourage you to contact our Human Resource Department for job inquiries.