Program Specialist ? Native Affairs

NEW Solutions • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Program Specialist provides professional support to the Native Affairs Analyst and the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Tribal and Indigenous Engagement Program. The program supports government-to-government relationships with federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native entities, Native Hawaiian Organizations, Urban Indian Organizations, and other Indigenous partners. It aims to increase Tribal and Indigenous access to LWCF funding through outreach, technical assistance, partnership development, consultation support, training, and program modernization, while supporting federal Tribal engagement and consultation responsibilities throughout LWCF operations.

The specialist assists with strategic initiatives related to Tribal and Indigenous engagement, including program modernization, review of guidance materials, implementation tools, project coordination, and priority workplan activities. The role also supports outreach and education, training development and delivery, consultation coordination and documentation, data collection and analysis, program evaluation, and development of communication and informational materials.

This opportunity is offered through the National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) Experienced Services Program for experienced workers ages 55 and older. The position is funded for up to 780 total hours, at 15 hours per week. Enrollment in the program is temporary and at-will; the enrollee is not a federal employee or a NEW Solutions employee. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The position is primarily office- and computer-based, with quarterly in-person meetings and other travel for workshops or conference presentations as needed. Air travel is anticipated quarterly.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in Tribal engagement, Native Affairs, Tribal consultation, conservation, recreation, public administration, grant programs, or a related field; alternatively, a relevant bachelor's degree and at least 5 additional years of experience.
• Knowledge of Tribal sovereignty and federal Tribal policy.
• Experience working with Tribal governments and Indigenous organizations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, or trainings.
• Experience developing outreach and educational materials.
• Experience with research, reporting, and data analysis.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Experience with federal, Tribal, state, nonprofit, or public-sector programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration platforms.
• Experience using Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, virtual meeting platforms, database and tracking systems, and data analysis software.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of LWCF Tribal and Indigenous Engagement strategic initiatives, including program modernization, review of guidance materials, development of implementation tools, project coordination, and priority workplan activities.
• Assist the Native Affairs Analyst with outreach, technical assistance, relationship-building, and educational activities involving Tribes, Alaska Native entities, Native Hawaiian Organizations, Urban Indian Organizations, Indigenous-serving organizations, and other partners.
• Assist with developing and delivering training materials, webinars, presentations, educational resources, and capacity-building initiatives for LWCF staff, state partners, and Tribal and Indigenous partners.
• Support consultation-related activities through meeting coordination, communication tracking, documentation, information management, follow-up, policy review, and input on engagement records and tracking systems.
• Collect, organize, and analyze Tribal engagement, consultation, outreach, technical assistance, and program participation data; assist with inventories, reports, evaluations, metrics, and annual program summaries.
• Develop and maintain outreach materials, technical assistance resources, communication products, inventories, success stories, web content, and informational materials supporting Tribal and Indigenous engagement.
• Participate in Tribal consultation training, DOI and NPS Tribal engagement training, cultural competency training, Section 106, NAGPRA, and federal Tribal policy activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level