Tribal Enrollment Program Coordinator

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# Tribal Enrollment Program Coordinator Longview, WA 98632## Overview Salary Range $29.90 - $31.25 Hourly## Description

POSITION TITLE:

Tribal Enrollment Program Coordinator  DEPARTMENT:
Enrollment

LOCATION:

Longview, WA

REPORTS TO:

Enrollment Officer   STATUS:
Hourly, fulltime  WAGE RANGE:
$29.90-$31.25 per hour Closing date:
Oct 20, 2026 *
* * If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered a preference in hiring, please upload documentation with your resume and cover letter. Acceptable documentation includes Tribal Enrollment card, a letter from your Tribe stating your enrollment, or BIA 4432 and/or DD214. *
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* Position Summary:

** The Tribal Enrollment Program Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of the Enrollment Department by coordinating enrollment-related services, maintaining accurate member records, and ensuring the timely delivery of benefits and program services to eligible Tribal members. Under the supervision of the Enrollment Director, the Program Coordinator engages with Tribal members, maintains databases, prepares documentation, and helps implement department programs such as identification cards, funeral benefits, hunting and fishing licenses, and member verification services.

The Program Coordinator represents the Cowlitz Indian Tribe with professionalism and cultural sensitivity in all interactions and supports the mission, vision, and values of the Tribe.
* This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.
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* Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

*** Reviews, verifies, and processes enrollment applications and supporting documentation in accordance with Tribal law, department policies, and eligibility criteria.
* Assists Tribal members and families with enrollment-related requests, including benefits applications and updates to records.
* Maintains and updates member records in the enrollment database (e.g., Ritetrack, Progeny) with accuracy and attention to confidentiality.
* Issues Tribal identification cards, Enhanced Tribal Cards (ETCs), park passes, elder vests, and hunting/fishing licenses to eligible members.
* Receive training and certification for the ETC program, interview members, and issue cards in accordance with the Department of Homeland Security requirements.
* Coordinates funeral benefit services and assists families with the application process.
* Assists with processing General Welfare Exclusion (GWE) applications.
* Generates reports for grants, demographics, and census as needed by the department or other Tribal entities.
* Acts as a liaison between the Enrollment Department and other departments, vendors, and service providers to fulfill program obligations.
* Supports the planning and execution of General Council and other Tribal events by coordinating enrollment-related services.
* Coordinates the purchase of office and program supplies, ensuring adherence to budget and procurement policies.
* Assists in preparing and distributing official correspondence and digital/print communications for the department.
* Maintains department calendars, schedules meetings, takes minutes, and communicates action items to relevant team members.
* Upholds strict confidentiality of Tribal member information and department records.
* Supports grant administration by tracking deliverables and supporting documentation, as directed by the Enrollment Director.
* Performs other related duties as assigned to support the mission and operations of the Enrollment Department.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Knowledge of Tribal enrollment processes, eligibility criteria, and related programs and services.
* Knowledge of Cowlitz Indian Tribe…