Western Indigenous Engagement Fellow

National Parks Conservation Association

6d•Remote

About The Position

The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is seeking a Western Indigenous Engagement Fellow for its Northern Rockies Regional Office. This 12-month fellowship position is part of the NPCA's Regional Programs and focuses on deepening Indigenous involvement, inclusion, and input in natural and cultural resources management decisions in and around national parks in the Northern Rockies Region. The fellow will collaborate with NPCA staff, Salish Kootenai College (SKC), Blackfeet Community College (BCC), Tribal partners, and the National Park Service (NPS). The role also involves supporting connections with Tribal and conservation partners, facilitating gatherings, evaluating and improving the fellowship program, and assisting with donor support.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Tribal Historic Preservation, Tribal Governance, or related studies, and/or equivalent experience
Interest in cultural and natural resource protection, the National Park Service, and the Northern Rockies Region
Commitment to convening and working well with people of diverse backgrounds, communities, ally organizations, government agency staff or elected officials
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in presentations and writing
Desire to apply experience to work within the Tribe, NGOs, or state/federal agencies
Desire to work collaboratively as part of a closely-knit team of professional colleagues
Desire to invest in the growth of NPCA’s learning, understanding, and relationships with THPO’s and Indigenous-led conservation efforts
Commitment to NPCA’s mission, core values and NPCA’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Statement of Intentions.
Strong self-starter with the ability to work independently
Basic computer skills – proficiency with MS Word and Outlook preferred
Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings
Ability to drive or secure transportation as needed for work related travel

Responsibilities

Collaborate on program areas with leaders from NPCA, Salish Kootenai College (SKC), Blackfeet Community College (BCC), Tribal partners, and the National Park Service (NPS) to deepen Indigenous involvement in natural and cultural resources management decisions.
Support in-person and remote connections to Tribal and conservation partners in the Northern Rockies region.
Participate in and help facilitate gatherings and meetings with partner organizations focused on Indigenous engagement and representation specific to national park cultural and natural resource management.
Support the Western Indigenous Engagement Fellowship Program (WIEFP) by helping NPCA evaluate, improve, and promote the program for the next cohort of fellows.
Assist Program Manager and Senior Fellow with donor and foundation support as needed.
Be a contributing member to NPCA’s Northern Rockies team and bring learning and conversation back to NPCA to support organizational learning and growth.