Job Search Resources

At AIAN Services, we’re here to help you take the next step in your career journey—whether you're just getting started, changing direction, or aiming higher. Our job resources are created to support American Indian and Alaska Native individuals in finding meaningful employment and building strong, sustainable futures. Browse our resources below.

General Job Search Sites

There are many places to begin your job search online, but our team has found the most success using LinkedIn and Indeed. Other useful platforms include Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Monster, CareerOneStop, and Handshake. Depending on your industry and interests, niche sites like AngelList (for startups), Idealist (for Non-Profits), USAJobs (for federal government jobs), or FlexJobs (for remote and flexible work) may also be helpful.

Native American Specific Job Boards

Beyond the typical job posting platforms like Indeed and LinkedIn, we recommend exploring a few sites that specifically focus on opportunities within Indian Country. These include:

These resources are tailored to our community and often feature roles that are aligned with Indigenous values, organizations, and initiatives.

Native and Indigenous Organizations Hiring in Southern California

We’re proud to uplift some incredible organizations throughout Southern California. While they may not always be hiring at the moment, we encourage you to explore their work, follow their updates, and check out any opportunities they may offer.

Freelance and Gig Work

Looking for flexible freelance or gig work? The team at AIAN Services has identified these platforms as great ways to earn income, showcase your skills, and work on your own schedule:

  • Upwork – Find remote freelance jobs in writing, design, tech, marketing, and more. Ideal for professionals seeking short- or long-term projects.

  • Fiverr – Offer creative services like graphic design, voiceover, and video editing with gigs starting at $5. 

  • TaskRabbit – Get paid for local, hands-on tasks like furniture assembly, moving, or errands. Perfect for flexible, in-person work.

Each platform offers a unique way to turn your time and talents into income!

Workforce/Training Resources

American Job Center of California

AJCCs offer a range of services, including career counseling, job search assistance, and access to training programs https://www.ajcc.lacounty.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/48/4

Worksource Centers

These centers, operated by the City of Los Angeles, offer similar services to AJCCs, with a focus on serving adults, dislocated workers, and other specific populations, https://ewdd.lacity.gov/index.php/employment-services/worksource-centers

LA:RISE (Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise)

This program connects workforce agencies, social enterprises, and supportive services to help individuals with barriers to employment find jobs, https://ewdd.lacity.gov/index.php/employment-services/larise

Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (SELACO)

SELACO’s WDB’s mission is two-fold. We specialize in business solutions for employers seeking a trained workforce and the funds to access upskill training for existing and new employees. SELACO WDB also specializes in career solutions for job seekers as they gain the skills necessary to secure long term employment. https://www.selacowdb.com/

Goodwill Los Angeles County

Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County’s purpose is to provide vocational education, work training programs, and support services for people with barriers to employment. https://thinkgood.org/training-programs/

Housing Resources

DPSS Housing Resources

Various Services https://dpss.lacounty.gov/en/community/veterans/housing.html

Los Angeles Housing Department

LAHD facilitates the financing and development of accessible, affordable, and supportive rental housing with our business and community partners, and leverages our funds with private investments in order to maximize existing resources. Other housing programs offer first-time homebuyer assistance, minor repairs for elderly and disabled residents, and lead-based paint hazard remediation. https://housing.lacity.gov/housing/housing-programs

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles

HACLA provides more than a place to live. It offers a range of programs specifically for low-income, homeless, disabled, children, and seniors such as: Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS), Homeless Program, Homeownership Program, Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA), Tenant-Based Supportive Housing, Project-Based Voucher Assistance, Continuum of Care, Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program, HUD-Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH), Project-Based Voucher – Rental Assistance Demonstration (PBV-RAD), Family Unification Program (FUP) and Mainstream 5 Year. https://www.hacla.org/en