Yiya Vi Kagingdi Doula Project Coordinator +

Location: Espanola, NM

About the role

The Environmental Justice (EJ) Project Coordinator II is primarily responsible for coordinating and implementing Environmental Justice initiatives related to Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), representing Tewa Women United (TWU) on priority coalitions as they relate to protection of Tribal Nations land, air and water including legislative initiatives impacting Native women and girls. This position also provides support, as needed, for Food and Seed Sovereignty projects and initiatives. The EJ Project Coordinator II assists with the planning, coordination, and implementation of projects that advance environmental justice priorities related to land, air, water, and food sovereignty. The position works collaboratively with cross-functional teams, community members, volunteers, partner organizations, Tribal communities, and government agencies to support project implementation and community engagement. The EJ Project Coordinator II also supports program implementation strategies, monitors progress toward project objectives, and assists in meeting grant requirements and deliverables in accordance with program goals and organizational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and implementation of the various EJ projects including but not limited to initiatives around LANL accountability and protection of land, air water.
• Provide support as requested around other EJ projects as requested.
• Help in the development and implementation of EJ Program goals, strategies, objectives and grant deliverables.
• Assist the EJ Program Manager in designing and implementing the projects, including building community networks, developing distribution practices, acquiring tools, and creating educational resources.
• Oversee day-to-day project activities with supervision from the EJ Program Manager, including coordinating workshops, events, and training that impact and benefit the tribes and communities located in Northern New Mexico, primarily the Espanola-Pojoaque Valley.
• Assist in identifying environmental justice (EJ) opportunities and promoting equity in TWU’s work by collaborating with TWU Leaders, the EJ Program team, TWU staff, and subject matter experts.
• Work with partner organizations to increase access to EJ advocacy, traditional food, seeds, and holistic medicines in the northern Pueblos and the Espanola Valley.
• Work with partner organizations to increase protection of land, air and waters in the northern Pueblos and the Espanola Valley.
• Respond to inquiries from the community, coalitions, partners, and TWU staff, providing timely and accurate information.
• Draft and submit community testimony, organization position statement and action alerts. Keep awareness of and identify when TWU should