Western Indigenous Engagement Fellow

About the role

We're protecting and enhancing America's National Park System for present and future generations. National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is the nation’s oldest and largest national parks nonprofit, advocacy organization. NPCA has an exciting opportunity for a Western Indigenous Engagement Fellow to join our Regional Programs.

Location

Montana

Work Status

Full-time; Term 12-month position

Salary

$48,000 (Grade K)

Essential functions and percentage of time

• Collaborate on one of the above program areas with leaders from the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), in association with Salish Kootenai College (SKC), Blackfeeth Community College (BCC), Tribal partners, and the National Park Service (NPS). The work will focus on deepening Indigenous involvement, inclusion, and input in natural and cultural resources management decisions in and around national parks in the Northern Rockies Region. (70%)
• Support in-person and remote connections to Tribal and conservation partners in the Northern Rockies region. (10%)
• 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. (10%)
• Support the Western Indigenous Engagement Fellowship Program (WIEFP) by helping NPCA evaluate, improve, and promote the program for next cohort of fellows. (5%)
• Aid Program Manager and Senior Fellow with donor and foundation support as needed. (5%)

Qualifications, Competencies, Skills, and Traits

• 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
• 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
• 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

Core Values

• Commitment: We are passionate about NPCA and dedicated to achieving excellence through our work and mission. We seek to improve our performance by taking opportunities for professional and personal development and encouraging reasonable risk-taking and innovation.
• Inclusion: We value diversity of thought, background, experience, and opinion. We create a culture of empowerment by welcoming and encouraging meaningful participation from all people and promoting an environment that embraces different perspectives.
• Integrity: We hold ourselves accountable to each other, our members and partners, and our mission. We evaluate the impact of our work and strive for honesty and transparency across the organization. We operate ethically in the organization's best interests.
• Respect: We collaborate in results-oriented teams based on trust and consideration for each other. We promote harmony between our work and our personal lives. We foster a healthy and positive workplace culture and work collaboratively with external partners.

Physical Effort and Dexterity

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Environment

Option for remote work, but typical office cube when in an in-person office setting.