Family Program Coordinator

Native Village of Eyak•Cordova, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Program Coordinator engages tribal youth and families through outreach, cultural programs, and community activities. This role organizes monthly youth events, cultural camps, afterschool programs, and family-centered activities while fostering connections with local agencies and regional communities. The Coordinator also supports cultural initiatives like Culture Week and Nuuciq camp, and facilitates the Tribal Youth Council. The position requires strong organizational skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to support youth development and cultural preservation.

Requirements

Knowledge of traditional crafts.
Knowledge of appropriate abilities for children of different ages.
Ability to organize and plan events.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively so others will understand.
Ability to lead, supervise, and teach children, keeping them on task and ensuring appropriate, safe behavior.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with youth and co-workers.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Skilled in email, calendar, and scheduling tools.
Comfortable with online collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, Sharepoint, Zoom).
Able to enter, manage, and retrieve data from databases.
Quick to learn and adapt to new software or technology.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years’ experience working or volunteering in the social services field.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an insurable driving record in accordance with the company’s auto insurance policy requirements.
Regularly manipulate electronic data to contact, notice, and otherwise invite youth and others to participate in NVE programs.
Regularly use communication devices to complete work.
Occasionally operate vehicles to complete outdoor activities.
PPE as required.
Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
Ability to operate a computer, telephone, and standard office equipment.
Ability to move about the office to access files, equipment, and attend meetings.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through written correspondence.
Ability to review and produce documents and data on a computer screen and in print.
Occasional ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds (e.g., office supplies, files).
Ability to adjust focus and maintain attention in an office setting with moderate noise.
Required to submit to a background check and follow the NVE Tribe’s drug policies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MIP Accounting, Microix, SmartSheets, Fleetio, or Rippling is a plus.

Responsibilities

Contacts Tribal youth about upcoming events and other opportunities.
Plans and holds youth activities (monthly) and events (quarterly).
Outreach to Tribal children locally and long distance for birthdays, upcoming events, etc.
Outreach and collaboration with communities of Prince William Sound.
Assists with maintaining a database of Tribal youth and families, collaborating with the Enrollment Department.
Assists with maintaining a database of NVE and other agency events open to youth.
Collaborates with local agencies on family activities.
Miqwanwasaq Cultural Day Camp preparation with the Cultural Summer Intern.
Oversees Cultural Summer Intern and provides instruction on new projects and assignments.
Organizes, implements, and oversees assistant who leads youth through day camp activities.
Coordinates Peksulineq applications, chaperones and the travel annually.
Involvement with Annual Culture Week with Cordova School District.
Coordinates Nuuciq applications and assists with travel annually.
Manages Tribal Youth Council and prepares for meetings.
Coordinates with other Tribal Family Services programs and Cultural Center for youth and family activities.
Coordinates Afterschool Club for help with homework and integrating cultural activities.
Coordinates family activities and programs for tribal and community members.
Coordinates Car Seat Safety program.
Coordinates Annual Backpack Bash and Smart Kicks distributions for Tribal Youth.
Coordinatates Jr and Sr NYO seasons
Works safely in accordance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
Immediately reports unsafe conditions, hazards, or injuries to HR or the designated safety contact.
Attends all mandatory special events, meetings, and trainings.
Assists with special events, meetings, and trainings as necessary.
Maintains confidentiality at all times.
Maintains awareness and sensitivity to various cultures.
Embodies Tribal values throughout all work.
Performs other duties as assigned.