Tribal Land & Resources Engagement Project Lead

Overview

Description The Tribal Land & Resources Engagement (TLRE) Outreach Lead will work with the TLRE team to facilitate tribal member engagement with tribal land and will develop land and resource engagement activities and programming.

• Coordinate and facilitate opportunities and events to center and connect with Tribal Members in matters related to TEK (Traditional Ecological Knowledge). Compile and organize TEK & data from maps, databases, and other sources.
• Perform background research including record searches and archival historical documentation searches.
• Participate in and/or contribute to TEK & member engagement matters related to Tribal, Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
• Provide support as needed to senior Tribal staff in governmental agency and tribal consultations, partner coordination, and public facing activities.
• Review, research, and craft correspondence related to informational inquiries.
• Collaborate with Governmental Affairs & Special Projects tower team members on plans and implementation of plans and projects relevant to TEK and member engagement.
• Participate in planning and general meetings with partners and governments on matters pertaining to TEK and member engagement.
• Participate and support public outreach and education efforts and events.
• Support communication efforts and projects within the tower for Tribal Members and public audiences through documentation in writing, photo, and video forms.
• Develop and oversee Tribal efforts to facilitate safe and coordinated Tribal Member access to Tribal Ancestral Lands owned by the Tribe, other governments, and community partners.
• Assist with UAV data collection and processing.
• Field data collection.

• Conduct research, undertake due diligence efforts, and write reports.
• Undertake special projects and assignments, as directed.
• Provide documentation, records, reports, and communication, as directed.
• The Tribe values its commitment to community service and the well-being of its members. In recognition of this, each employee may be expected to perform duties from time to time which may not be related to their regular responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
• Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type. Ability to be culturally sensitive.
• Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically in technical reports, policy, and proposal writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
• Demonstrated skill in prioritizing and balancing various assignments and responsibilities as needed through planning, teamwork and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of individuals including the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Ability to work with a team and communicate clearly with team members.
• Ability to take initiative to identify and solve problems independently.
• Knowledge of project management and ability to apply that knowledge to projects with considerable technical complexity.
• Working knowledge of Tribal sovereignty and jurisdictional issues required.
• Must be proficient with computers and general office equipment.
• Familiarity in the use of personal productivity software, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with and interest in growing skills related to the Lushootseed language, or a commitment and openness to learn under the guidance of Tribal experts.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in geography, natural resources,…