Job # 1628A
Position Summary: The Tribal & Native Lands Program Coordinator supports and assists the Program Director and NW Program Director with developing, planning, and implementing the goals and objectives of the Tribal & Native Lands program. The Tribal & Native Lands program is a growing national program that mobilizes TPL’s extensive expertise and resources to assist tribal governments and Native communities with regaining and protecting their traditional lands. This position will coordinate a wide variety of activities in the Northwest Region from administrative details to project implementation. In general, this positions time is allocated as follows: 10% general administration, 10% fundraising, 20% outreach and communications, 20% program development, and 40 % program implementation. As used in this job description the words "tribal" and "tribes" includes Native American and Alaska Native tribal governments, Native Hawaiian organizations and Alaska Native regional and village corporations and regional non-profit organizations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision and direction of the Tribal & Native Lands Program Director and NW Program Director, the Program Coordinator shall:
1. Coordinate routine outreach to external and internal audiences and constituents, including preparing and upon occasion delivering presentations as well as overseeing the production and distribution of information packets, newsletters, brochures, and web pages.
2. Maintain, develop, and cultivate strong relationships with tribes, partner organizations, public agencies, funding organizations, donors, government officials, community-based groups and others to meet the goals and objectives of the program.
3. Travel to meetings, conferences, and trainings in support of program activities.
4. Coordinate communications and meetings with project manager, state, area, and regional directors to ensure timely completion of project implementation.
5. Assist TPL staff with completing conservation projects, conservation visioning, and conservation finance work of tribal and native lands by serving as a liaison to tribes and native communities, facilitating communication and identifying opportunities.
6. Assist with developing, planning, and implementing Tribal & Native Lands program goals, objectives, and projects.
7. Assist in capacity building of the program to include infrastructure, funds development, and program services.
8. Update web site, press packets, and, databases (project and funders).
9. Conduct in-depth research and analysis to produce written materials related to the Tribal & Native Lands program.
10.General program support such as travel arrangements, scheduling of meetings, and general office correspondence, filing, etc.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Other relevant duties as assigned by the Program Director and NW Program Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years experience working for or with Native American tribal governments and/or organizations on land, environmental, or natural resource issues.
Broad knowledge of Native American governance, protocols, cultures, and history related to land taking and components of tribal sovereignty, self-determination, self-sufficiency and cultural continuity.
Ability to work independently to complete complex assignments, resolve problems/conflicts, and develop recommendations using a high level of analysis, judgment, tact, and initiative.
Willingness and ability to travel in and out of state.
Demonstrated proficiency in research, analysis, writing, and publication of technical reports.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and to form effective working relationships.
Superior written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
PLEASE SEND LETTER & RESUME TO:
Kate Vlasak at nwjobs@tpl.org and reference "Tribal Lands Program Coordinator, Job #1628A" in the Subject Line
WE ARE POSITIVELY RECRUITING A DIVERSE WORK FORCE
Posted 2/7/2008