Tribal Engagement Specialist

What will I be doing?

• Serve as a liaison with Tribal governments, Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs), and Tribal representatives.
• Build and maintain respectful, professional relationships with Tribal communities.
• Support and track Tribal consultation processes in compliance with regulatory frameworks such as NHPA, NEPA, and related requirements.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and culturally appropriate communication with Tribal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project teams to incorporate Tribal input into project planning, impact avoidance, and mitigation strategies.
• Advise internal teams on Tribal cultural values, sensitivities, and engagement protocols to promote cultural competency.
• Maintain organized and accurate records of Tribal communications, consultation activities, agreements, and meetings.
• Contribute to technical reports, documentation, and project deliverables.
• Support resolution of issues between Tribes, agencies, and project proponents.
• Represent the company at Tribal meetings, community events, and conferences.
• Support Tribal capacity-building efforts, including training and participation opportunities, when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, Native American/Indigenous studies, environmental planning, or a related field required; comparable experience may substitute for a degree.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with Tribal governments, THPOs, or Native/Indigenous communities.
• Strong understanding of Tribal sovereignty, consultation practices, and culturally appropriate engagement methods and ability to build and maintain effective, respectful relationships with Tribal representatives and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of federal and state cultural resource and environmental regulations (e.g., NHPA Section 106, NEPA, NAGPRA).
• Experience in environmental consulting, cultural resources, or related field preferred.
• Experience working in the Great Basin region is preferred.
• Field experience supporting cultural or environmental resource projects preferred.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $31.00 - $40.00 /hour.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: 9 paid holidays, healthcare benefits, PTO, and 401k matching for full-time employees.
• Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid possibilities for most roles.
• Multidisciplinary environment: Unique, creative, and challenging projects where you can develop your vision of clientele and work with industry leaders daily.
• Success-oriented environment: Two-way mentorship, financial incentives to publish work, tuition reimbursement, and a career path structure to help you reach the next steps in your career.
• Collaborative work environment: Clear and frequent communication, shared information and ideas across teams, and a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.