Program Specialist - Native Affairs

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Duration

This position is funded for up to 780 total hours.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Tribal and Indigenous Engagement Program supports government-to-government relationships with federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native entities, Native Hawaiian Organizations, Urban Indian Organizations, and other Indigenous partners. The program works to increase Tribal and Indigenous access to LWCF funding opportunities through outreach, technical assistance, partnership development, consultation support, training, and program modernization initiatives. The program also supports implementation of federal Tribal engagement and consultation responsibilities throughout LWCF operations.

Minimum of 7 year(s) of experience in Tribal engagement, Native Affairs, Tribal consultation, conservation, recreation, public administration, grant programs, or related fields. OR BA/BS Degree in Native American Studies, Tribal Governance, Indigenous Studies, Tribal Law, Public Administration, Public Policy, Anthropology, Sociology, History, Recreation Management, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, Public Health, Community Development, or related field with minimum additional experience of 5 year(s)

• 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 in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration platforms
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat
• Virtual meeting platforms, database and tracking systems, data analysis software