Community Cultural Activities Coordinator
About The Position
Quinault Wellness Center is seeking a Community Cultural Activities Coordinator to create culturally responsive activities that strengthen recovery, encourage healthy lifestyles, and foster belonging. The coordinator builds relationships with Tribal communities, cultural practitioners, community resources, local organizations, educators, artists, and recovery support services to expand access to recreational, educational, cultural, and wellness opportunities. Working with clinical, behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, medical, and peer support teams, the coordinator integrates cultural experiences and community resources into recovery-oriented programming. The role coordinates cultural celebrations, educational workshops, recreational activities, and culturally focused recovery groups in collaboration with qualified clinical professionals; develops an annual activity calendar; identifies community collaboration opportunities; and seeks guest presenters, volunteers, donations, and potential grant opportunities. Programming promotes appreciation of Quinault culture while recognizing the diverse cultures and lived experiences of individuals and families served.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Human Services, Recreation, Community Health, Social Services, Education, Native Studies, Cultural Studies, Public Health, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- At least two years of experience coordinating community programs, cultural events, recreational activities, behavioral health programming, recovery support services, or similar initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience developing community partnerships and collaborating with Tribal governments, community organizations, cultural practitioners, educators, artists, or other community stakeholders.
- Knowledge of culturally responsive programming and ability to respectfully engage individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and lived-experience backgrounds.
- Experience researching, coordinating, and facilitating cultural activities, educational programs, guest presenters, or community events.
- Strong organizational, communication, facilitation, public speaking, and time-management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple activities and projects.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with clinical teams, community partners, and other stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, electronic documentation systems, and standard office equipment.
- Knowledge of confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA, protected health information (PHI), and 42 CFR Part 2.
- Ability to travel throughout the service area and work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays, as program needs require.
- Must maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and a valid Washington State driver's license, and be insurable through the organization.
- Must pass a criminal background check, reference verification, and pre-employment drug screening, including marijuana.
- Must complete required organizational, regulatory, and position-specific training and maintain required credentials throughout employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within Tribal communities or Tribal health systems.
- Experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, public health, community wellness, or recovery-oriented programming.
- Certified Peer Support or Substance Use Disorder Treatment Professional (SUDP) certification.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented systems of care, Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
- Bilingual or multilingual skills, including Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate culturally responsive activities that support recovery, healthy lifestyles, and community connection.
- Build and maintain partnerships with Tribal communities, cultural practitioners, community resources, local organizations, educators, artists, and recovery support services.
- Work with clinical, behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, medical, and peer support teams to integrate cultural experiences and community resources into recovery-oriented programming.
- Coordinate cultural celebrations, educational workshops, recreational activities, and culturally focused recovery groups in collaboration with qualified clinical professionals.
- Develop an annual calendar of activities and identify opportunities for community collaboration.
- Seek resources such as guest presenters, volunteers, donations, and potential grant opportunities.
- Promote appreciation of Quinault culture and develop inclusive programming that recognizes the diverse cultures and lived experiences of individuals and families served.
- Travel throughout the service area and work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays, as program needs require.
- Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, a valid Washington State driver's license, and insurability through the organization.
- Complete required organizational, regulatory, and position-specific training and maintain required credentials throughout employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
