Community Engagement Assistant

Community Engagement Assistant

An Exclusive Opportunity for UAIC Tribal Members, Benefited Members &Lineal Descendants Only

The United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC) is currently seeking eligible UAIC Tribal Members and lineal descendant to apply for a Community Engagement Assistant within our Community Services Department. This opportunity is exclusively available to individuals within these groups who have participated in at least one UAIC internship. As a federally recognized Native American tribe, UAIC is committed to enhancing the well-being of our Tribal Members, employees, and the surrounding communities.

Join us in a supportive environment where tradition is honored, and innovation is encouraged.

Why UAIC:

• Retirement Planning:
  We contribute to your retirement account starting at 4%.
• Part-time employees will accrue PTO and Holiday pay at a rate commensurate with regular work hours, or average work hours, as compared to a full-time equivalent employee.
• On-Site Amenities:
  Benefit from complimentary on-site breakfasts & lunches, fostering a sense of community and convenience.

The Community Engagement Assistant is an entry-level, part-time opportunity for eligible UAIC Tribal Members, Benefited Members, and lineal descendants who have participated in at least one UAIC internship. Under the direction of the Community Center Manager, the assistant supports the Community Center, Teen & Adult Program (TAP), and other Community Services activities through outreach, administrative assistance, and hands-on event support.

The assistant helps encourage participation and recruitment for programs and activities, listens to community perspectives, and shares ideas with department leadership. This position provides support on assigned tasks; managers and the Community Center Coordinator retain responsibility for program planning, event coordination, logistics, and approvals.

• Encourage participation in Community Services activities and assist with recruitment and outreach by sharing approved program information,invitations, and registration instructions through authorized channels.
• Listen to community interests, ideas, and feedback and share themes and suggestions with the manager; recognize that no one employee speaks for every Tribal Member.
• Assist with creating, updating, and distributing flyers, announcements, and other materials using approved templates and established review procedures.
• Provide event support as assigned, including preparing materials, assisting with registration and sign-in, welcoming participants, setting up and cleaning up activity spaces, and helping staff during events.
• Assist with routine office tasks, including filing, data entry, maintaining calendars and contact lists, preparing meeting materials, taking notes, and organizing program records as directed.
• Enter or prepare purchase order and PCard requisitions in Laserfiche, attach supporting documents, and route requests for review and approval as directed.
• Help communicate assigned information to other departments, vendors, or instructors and gather information or quotes at the direction of the manager or coordinator.
• Assist with attendance records, registration information, and approved participant feedback, following established privacy, recordkeeping, and consent requirements.
• Help research activity ideas and community interests and share findings with staff; help document approved activities through photographs or notes when authorized.
• Attend assigned meetings and training, provide updates on assigned work, and support occasional evening or weekend activities as scheduled.
• Maintain accurate program records.
• Occasional travels to cultural sites, museums, or in the community…