Neqpiaput Iinruugut Community Coordinator & Interventionist - Grant

Grant-Funded Community Coordinator & Interventionist

Location: Alakanuk, Alaska

The Yukon‑Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization serving nearly 30,000 people across rural southwest Alaska. This role supports the "Neqpiaput Iinruugut Research Study" by promoting its goals and objectives within local villages.

• Act as the local contact and spokesperson for the research study.
• Collaborate with the YKHC Health Research Department, the Nuyailnguq Calricaraq Consultant (co‑principal investigator), study staff, and community partners to advance study objectives.
• Engage tribal councils, community stakeholders, elders, and local members; organize and coordinate events and activities that promote the study.
• Facilitate discussions on health topics and behavior change with individuals and small groups, drawing upon elder guidance.
• Use technology to track, report, and improve program activities.

• Resident of and member of the community where activities take place.
• Fluent in both Yupik and English.
• Ability to organize events and coordinate among diverse groups.
• Proficiency in using technology for reporting and data tracking.
• Excellent verbal communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the local community and proficiency in Yup’ik are significant advantages.
• Competency in Neqpiaput Iinruugut workshop facilitation and elder‑guided Calricaraq administration, demonstrated through observed competency.
• High school equivalent preferred (not required).
• Experience working within the community; preferred health‑related teaching or education experience.
• Calricaraq Facilitator training certificate required within the first year.

Employment Duration: Temporary

Hours per Week: 20

Minimum Hourly Pay: $32.88

Job : 18722

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. Under P.L. 93‑638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment or phone (907) 543‑6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter. To view more positions available, visit YKHC Career Center ().