Family Program Coordinator

About This Role

POSITION SUMMARY

The Family Program Coordinator engages tribal youth and families through outreach, cultural programs, and community activities. This role organizes monthly youth events, cultural camps, afterschool programs, and family-centered activities while fostering connections with local agencies and regional communities. The Coordinator also supports cultural initiatives like Culture Week and Nuuciq camp, and facilitates the Tribal Youth Council. The position requires strong organizational skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to support youth development and cultural preservation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Outreach

1.1.Contacts Tribal youth about upcoming events and other opportunities.

1.2.Plans and holds youth activities (monthly) and events (quarterly).

1.3.Outreach to Tribal children locally and long distance for birthdays, upcoming events, etc.

1.4.Outreach and collaboration with communities of Prince William Sound.

1.5.Assists with maintaining a database of Tribal youth and families, collaborating with the Enrollment Department.

1.6.Assists with maintaining a database of NVE and other agency events open to youth.

1.7.Collaborates with local agencies on family activities.

2. Cultural

2.1.Miqwanwasaq Cultural Day Camp preparation with the Cultural Summer Intern.

2.2.Oversees Cultural Summer Intern and provides instruction on new projects and assignments.

2.3.Organizes, implements, and oversees assistant who leads youth through day camp activities.

2.4.Coordinates Peksulineq applications, chaperones and the travel annually.

2.5.Involvement with Annual Culture Week with Cordova School District.

2.6.Coordinates Nuuciq applications and assists with travel annually.

2.7.Manages Tribal Youth Council and prepares for meetings.

2.8.Coordinates with other Tribal Family Services programs and Cultural Center for youth and family activities.

2.9.Coordinates Afterschool Club for help with homework and integrating cultural activities.

3. Event Planning/Implementation

3.1.Coordinates family activities and programs for tribal and community members.

3.2.Coordinates Car Seat Safety program.

3.3.Coordinates Annual Backpack Bash and Smart Kicks distributions for Tribal Youth.

3.4.Coordinatates Jr and Sr NYO seasons

4. ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF ALL STAFF

4.1.Works safely in accordance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.

4.2.Immediately reports unsafe conditions, hazards, or injuries to HR or the designated safety contact.

4.3.Attends all mandatory special events, meetings, and trainings.

4.4.Assists with special events, meetings, and trainings as necessary.

4.5.Maintains confidentiality at all times.

4.6.Maintains awareness and sensitivity to various cultures.

4.7.Embodies Tribal values throughout all work.

4.8.Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

● Knowledge of traditional crafts.

● Knowledge of appropriate abilities for children of different ages.

● Ability to organize and plan events.

● Ability to communicate clearly and effectively so others will understand.

● Ability to lead, supervise, and teach children, keeping them on task and ensuring appropriate, safe behavior.