We R Native (WRN) Youth Engagement Coordinator

Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board•Portland, OR

16d•$56,000 - $66,000•Onsite

About The Position

The We R Native (WRN) Youth Engagement Coordinator (WRN Coordinator) is responsible for supporting the outreach and engagement efforts across the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board's adolescent health promotion projects (including We R Native and Healthy Native Youth). They will help guide youth-led initiatives, create and manage social media content, and co-lead multimedia projects. The WRN Coordinator must have digital communication skills, project coordination experience, cultural and community awareness, and the ability to work with youth/young adults and support youth-focused health messaging, multimedia outreach, and cross-team collaboration with tribal communities and partners. The WRN Coordinator coordinates and supports the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board's Adolescent Health Team, a multidisciplinary group of seven (7) public health professionals, including the Adolescent Health Principal Investigator and Co-Directors, We R Native Manager, Healthy Native Youth Project Director, Healthy Native Youth Project Outreach Specialist, SMS Communications Specialist, and the ETHIC Media Specialist and Web Manager. Together, this team works to improve the health and well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native youth and young adults in the Northwest (OR, WA, and ID) by advancing prevention, holistic wellness education, and culturally rooted youth support systems. The WRN Coordinator reports to the We R Native Manager. This scope of work is housed within the NW Tribal Epidemiology Center Division. This position is based at NPAIHB's offices in Portland, Oregon. Local travel and/or overnight travel outside of the area is required approximately 25% of the time.

Requirements

Minimum education required: Bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, communications, media or a related field
A minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated experience in youth program coordination, digital communications, and community engagement within tribal-serving organizations may serve as an acceptable substitute.
At least two (2) years of experience practicing in their field
At least two (2) years of professional experience working with Tribes, Tribal organizations, Tribal communities, or Tribal health clinics
At least two (2) years of experience in event planning, health education, media creation, or program development
Direct experience as a mentor, and orientation toward mentorship
Preparing written reports
Demonstrated knowledge, discretion, tact, judgment, and overall ability in working effectively with federal, Tribal, and other professionals, and facilitating participation and partnerships among diverse stakeholders and organizations
Proficiency with computer applications (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite programs)
Strong technical writing skills, including good spelling and grammatical skills, and the ability to produce polished writing under a deadline
Excellent research and analysis skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must be sensitive to cross-cultural differences, and able to work effectively within their context
Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise initiative, and make independent decisions and recommendations
Ability to make professional oral presentations in settings at the national, regional, and community levels, as well as in Tribal settings
Ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner
Ability to travel frequently (approximately 25% of the time)

Nice To Haves

Direct experience working with Northwest Tribes
Experience in planning, organization, implementation, and follow-up of public health-related coalitions

Responsibilities

Provides Adolescent Health team support in alignment with NPAIHB Strategic Plan
Supports the formation of a Regional and National Youth Engagement Network (NYEN) for the NW Tribal Epidemiology Center and for NPAIHB programs, including the Adolescent Health projects, and the IHS grant, along with future projects and services
Recruit and train 10-20 AI/AN youth per year from the NW and nationwide to participate in the Regional and National Youth Engagement Network (NYEN) as youth advisors to the Network. Selected young adults will be paid to: write healthy relationship articles on We R Native, provide peer-to-peer outreach in their communities, and share their perspectives throughout all phases of the project.
Collaborate with the NPAIHB Tribal Youth Delegate program to inform the design of culturally tailored health resources, build health knowledge and literacy skills, and conduct local and national outreach to grow the AI/AN Regional and National Youth Network.
Work with We R Native and Healthy Native Youth staff to design and implement annual and monthly communication strategies that incorporate web, video, and social media channels.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with NW tribes and urban contacts to assure participation in the project.
Prepare, collect and route financial documents to compensate youth for their contributions to the Network.
Participates in and supports all NPAIHB Adolescent Health related grant meetings and program discussions
Provides support for the Youth Committee meeting during the Quarterly NPAIHB Board of Directors Meeting (QBM)
Assists with running the Youth Committee meeting during QBM
Assists with conducting long-term and short-term research (including surveys, feasibility studies, and research studies) to guide Adolescent Health program development, improvement of services, and development of Tribally based best practices for NW Tribes
Supports the creation and implementation of capacity building and quality improvement strategies based on the needs and priorities of Northwest Tribes
Carries out updated Adolescent Health priorities throughout the year, as directed by Northwest Tribes, and through the NPAIHB Strategic Planning process and/or annual federal and state policy priorities
Works closely with supervisor to support the identification of Northwest, federal, and state policy priorities related to Adolescent Health
Supports the preparation and submission of all required project reports within the Adolescent Health promotion projects (We R Native and Healthy Native Youth)
Drafts and reviews project-related external contracts
Engages staff in the collection of pertinent data to meet reporting requirements
Supports budget expenditures through partnership with staff to ensure projects remain on budget and compliant with the funding requirements of granting agencies
Maintains well-organized filing systems for all Adolescent Health related required documentation and supporting records (both electronic and hard copy) in compliance with both NPAIHB and funding agency requirements, including securely archiving files as appropriate
Support We R Native Manager in creating activity reports for NPAIHB Delegates (for Quarterly and ad hoc Board Meetings), the Deputy Director, eMar, and funding agencies
Submits a Monthly Activity Report (MAR) to the We R Native Project Manager at the end of each month, and any additional reports required to track project activities as needed
Represent the interests of the project and NPAIHB at regional and national meetings and conferences.
Prepare outreach materials (including PowerPoint presentations, announcements, manuals, handouts, etc.).
Promote collaboration and information sharing between the 43 tribes in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
Distribute multimedia strategies to WRN and HNY contacts and other program stakeholders.
Collaborate with other NPAIHB programs to meet related goals and objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned by the We R Native Project Manager, Adolescent Health Project Director(s), and/or Executive Director or designee