[nativestudies-l] FW: Job Announcement - Tribal Lands Program Coordinator]

[Shelly Lowe]

Tribal Lands Program Coordinator (Job # 1628A) at The Trust for Public Land



 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 at 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
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