Community Outreach Liaison
Position Description
Department:
STEP Grant
Reports to (title):
STEP Grant Director
Hours/week:
40
Job Location:
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
Type of Position:
Full-Time
Classification:
Non-Exempt
Effective Date:
10/2026
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina are expected to conform to the following:
- Uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent.
- Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the tribal government.
- Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner with employees, Tribal members, visitors, and vendors.
- Participate in departmental staff meetings, quality management activities and educational programs.
- Comply with Lumbee Tribe’s policies and procedures.
- Maintain a current insurable driver’s license.
POSITION PURPOSE
LTNC Community Outreach Liaison will report directly to the Project Director. The Community Outreach Liaison will provide direct guidance and support during project implementation.
- Coordination of scheduled meetings as well as quarterly LEA meetings, including documentation, agendas, and sign-in and/or scheduling web meetings.
- Stakeholder engagement, including notifications and documentation
- Assistance with project data management activities
- Purchase orders and Payment
- Budget Monitoring
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, & RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Community Outreach Liaison will provide direct guidance and support during project implementation, including:
- Office setup
- Meeting coordination
- Logistics for partnership convening’s.
- Assist Director with program management
- Maintain proper documentation to ensure progress with goals and objectives and to ensure grant evaluation is complete.
- Promote and support the standards, objectives, and mission of the Lumbee Tribe to provide quality outcomes
- Monitor and maintain data for funding source guidelines and regulations
- Network, collaborate, and maintain a positive relationship with contractors
- Work with the Director to provide quantitative and qualitative quarterly reports to the Director of Governmental Affairs and US Department of Education.
- Assist the Director with completion of all reports per Department of Education guidelines and attend virtual and on-site workshops and training when necessary.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
- A Bachelor’s Degree is required and 3-5 years directing and managing tribal, social, community, or business organizations is preferred.
- Programmatic and/or grant based experience will be required.
Education:
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualifications:
- Candidates must possess good communication including computer skills, and the ability to relate to diverse populations.
- Strong organizational skills are also a critical requirement, as is a positive, proven working relationship with both private and public agencies and programs.
- Strong supervisory experience and the ability to relate to clients in the program are critical qualifications.
- Some overnight out-of-area travel required.
- Must have a valid NC driver’s license and transportation and must be willing to work evenings and travel throughout the service area of Robeson, Hoke, Scotland and Cumberland Counties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Limited overnight travel may be required from time to time.
Physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear and perform repetitive motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with clients, vendors, and staff.
Mental demands:
There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to handle frequent interruptions and must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues.
INDIAN PREFERENCE
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has implemented an Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by this position, and who are members of the Lumbee Tribe will be given primary preference for hiring and employment after providing proof of tribal membership. Indian preference is integrated into the interview and scoring process for candidates for job positions.
OTHER
Confidentiality:
All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination.
Background Investigation:
This position is subject to a criminal history background check, and a Motor Vehicle check. Candidates must successfully pass all required background checks in order to qualify for this position.
Drug Screening:
All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning employment and will be subject to random drug testing.
Disclaimer: The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.