Program Specialist, Native Affairs

Job overview

The Program Specialist, Native Affairs role is onsite in Washington, DC, with pay of $60 per hour for 15 hours per week and funding for up to 780 total hours. The role supports the National Park Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund Tribal and Indigenous Engagement Program, which works to strengthen relationships with Tribal and Indigenous partners and increase access to funding opportunities. The specialist supports strategic initiatives, outreach, technical assistance, training, consultation coordination, and program evaluation. The work helps implement engagement priorities and improve access to LWCF programs for Tribal and Indigenous partners.

What you'll do

• Support LWCF Tribal and Indigenous Engagement initiatives and program modernization
• assist with outreach, technical assistance, relationship-building, and education
• develop and deliver training materials and presentations
• coordinate consultation meetings and records
• collect and analyze engagement data
• prepare reports and program summaries
• maintain outreach materials and resources
• provide day-to-day guidance to interns, fellows, and other staff as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program specialist

native affairs

tribal engagement

indigenous partnerships

land and water conservation fund

washington dc

national park service

$60/hr

15 hours per week

up to 780 hours

age 55+

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Minimum age 55; minimum seven years of relevant experience, or a related bachelor’s degree plus at least five years of additional experience; quarterly overnight travel and air travel anticipated; no required certifications.

About the employer

National Experienced Workforce Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Other General Government Support. Sector: 92.