Managing Director of He Sapa Makoce, Inc.

Please apply for this position by Sunday, August 30th, 2026.

This position is based in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Job Summary: 

The Managing Director of He Sapa Makoce Inc., is responsible for the overall oversight, performance, and the long-term development of a diverse real estate portfolio. This position reports to the He Sapa Makoce Inc. (HSMI) Board of Directors, generally, and to the President of NDN Collective, operationally. They manage all aspects of HSMI Properties & Facilities. This role combines traditional property management, project management, and master planning responsibilities with strategic asset management, ensuring all properties are well-maintained, financially sound, and positioned for future growth and expansion. This position supervises the HSMI Facilities Manager as well as a diverse set of contractors.

THE POSITION

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Property Operations & Maintenance

  • Creates and refines strategic and systematic processes for property  identification, utilization for optimal revenue generation, and maintenance that ensures compliance and valuation. 
  • Ensures the security and upkeep of all properties, creates protocols and schedules of preventative maintenance and repairs for all properties 
  • Identifies both short-term and long-term needs as well as small and large capital improvement projects
  • Conducts regular property inspections to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency 
  • Develops processes for offloading properties and assets. 
  • Creates and refines property maintenance checklists 
  • Manage relationships with contractors, maintenance teams, service providers, and day laborers. Sources and coordinates service providers and contractors (garbage, cleaners, pest control, lawn maintenance, building repairs and improvements, etc.)

Asset Management & Valuation 

  • Monitor property performance, operating costs, and revenue opportunities
  • Support property valuation efforts through market analysis, expense tracking, and improvement planning
  • Create and implement processes for asset valuation and depreciation and capital improvements to properties
  • Develop, oversee, and maintain HMI annual budget in coordination with the Finance team

Development & Expansion 

  • Evaluate opportunities for property expansion, redevelopment, or new acquisitions
  • Coordinate site planning, master planning, permitting, and project timelines for improvements or new construction
  • Work with architects, engineers, and local agencies as needed
    Support strategic planning for land use and long-term portfolio growth

Tenant & Stakeholder Relations 

  • Serves as primary contact for tenants, guests, and property users. Addressing any operational concerns promptly and professionally. This includes serving at the point of contact for all customer service and maintenance requests
  • Responsible for creating processes for receiving rent payments and paying expenditures for all properties 
  • Responsible for tenant and rental management including troubleshooting any issues that may arise 
  • Oversees leasing coordination, occupancy management, and tenant communications 
  • Prepares and shows vacant properties; interviews prospective tenants and renters.
  • Ensure properties maintain a positive experience for residents, visitors, and business tenants. 

Compliance & Administration

  • Supervises the HSI Facilities Manager 
  • Maintain accurate property records, contracts, and documentation 
  • Tracks and oversees all compliance for HMI including insurance, permits, inspection requirements, taxes and licenses, accounting, legal, and other professional services and labor to manage the properties
  • Support risk management and operational policies across all properties 
  • Serves as a member of NDN Team Leads Table and ensures coordination with appropriate teams across the NDN ecosystem
  • Other duties assigned.

WHO YOU ARE

Education and Experience

  • BA/BS in Business, Management, Construction or related field preferred
  • Minimum of five years experience in property, asset or facilities management, including experience in leading and supervising teams or capital construction projects
  • Extensive experience working with Indigenous communities in managing facilities and utilizing space that is aligned with Indigenous values and environmental considerations

Knowledge and Skills

  • Proficiency required in applicable software and platforms pertinent to facilities management, i.e. Asset Tiger, security software
  • Knowledge of building operations, maintenance, and repair procedures.
  • Ability to design and refine building and security systems, policies and procedures
  • Ability to assess risks and implement proactive security and safety measures.
  • Strong budget management and vendor negotiation skills.
  • Excellent leadership, supervisory, and team management abilities.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to execute and navigate private or info-sensitive situations with discretion

EMPLOYEE CHARACTERISTICS

ACTIVATOR: You are a self-reliant person and are strong at making things happen by turning thoughts into actions. You take initiative, utilize resources, and move projects forward with purpose.

LEARNER: You have strong learning agility and are able to rapidly understand and analyze new situations. You learn from your successes and failures and improve processes to drive our mission.

COMMUNICATOR: You are able to clearly and effectively convey messages in a timely, thoughtful, and well-structured manner. You are able to communicate in various mediums: written, verbal, visual, and non-verbal.

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT: You are ambitious, creative, and enjoy the process of building something from the ground up. You are proactive and take ownership of your work while actively seeking opportunities to contribute to the growth of the organization.

SOCIALLY & EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT: You work well with others by demonstrating empathy, respect, and strong interpersonal awareness.Ā You build trust, navigate group dynamics effectively, and foster positivity across diverse teams and settings.

DETAIL-ORIENTED: You are attentive. You take responsibility and seek continuous improvement within your position. You are able to seamlessly move between precision and creativity, and are able to move from the highest level of a project to its smallest details, while ensuring quality in your work.

FLEXIBLE: You adapt in a fast-paced environment and when priorities shift. You handle emergent needs for your team and the ecosystem, and you are willing to travel when needed. You are able to find balance between the work and your emotional, spiritual, and physical health. 

WORLDVIEW AS A RELATIVE:  You see and understand that NDNā€™s work is connected to a larger movement toward justice for Indigenous peoples, communities, and nations, and that ā€œwe are all related.ā€  You embrace your role as part of a larger team and ecosystem supporting that goal.

This position is salaried, commensurate with experience ranging from $100,000 to $125,000. A generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan, a wellness program, personal leave, professional development, and more.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send an email to [email protected] with the subject line ā€œ[YOUR NAME] ā€“ Insert Job Title.ā€ In the email, please include the following as a single PDF attachment:

  • Your resume
  • A 1-page cover letter explaining your interest in NDN Collective and the position
  • A separate page with short answers to the following questions:
    • How has your experience working in Indigenous communities informed your current work and your interest in this position?
    • What is your philosophy on maintaining healthy tenant (residential and commercial) and stakeholder relationships.
    • Tell us about your experience with property and asset management, as well as how you have worked with a team of contractors in the past.
    • NDN Collective conducts background checks. Is there anything that you need to share with us regarding your background? 
    • Do you have personal or social connections to anyone who works at or with NDN Collective? If so, who do you know and what is your relationship/connection?
    • Have you ever been an NDN Collective grantee or applied for a grant with us?
  • In the body of the email, please include a short introduction and include your name, location/current address, and phone number. 

As attention to detail is critical for success in this role, only applicants who follow these specific application guidelines will be considered.

Note: Please apply to one position only.

NDN Collective is committed to equal opportunity for all persons without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination.  It is NDN Collectiveā€™s policy to comply with all federal, state, tribal and local laws and regulations regarding equal opportunity. In keeping with that policy, NDN Collective is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of unlawful discrimination and harassment and will not tolerate unlawful discrimination against or harassment of any of our employees or others present at our facilities by anyone, including any NDN Collective supervisor, co-worker, vendor or client.