Tribal Partnership Engagement Coordinator - Northwest New Mexico

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience in community health, behavioral health, or social services
• •3–5+ years of professional experience in tribal health, outreach, or community-based recovery systems
• •Valid driver license and acceptable driving record
• •Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• •Must be able to travel extensively throughout the Region 1 service area, including rural and Tribal communities, to support Regional Hub activities
• •Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends
• •Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, to accommodate community meetings, Tribal events, trainings, and stakeholder engagement activities
• •Must be able to travel frequently throughout Cibola, McKinley, San Juan, and Sandoval Counties, including rural and Tribal communities
• •Reliable transportation
• •Valid driver's license
• •Ability to travel frequently throughout Cibola, McKinley, San Juan, and Sandoval Counties, including rural and Tribal communities

Desired Qualifications

• •Demonstrated knowledge of Diné culture, traditions, values, governance, and Tribal sovereignty, with lived experience or significant professional experience working with Navajo communities strongly preferred
• •Residence within or near the Navajo Nation in New Mexico is strongly preferred
• •Understanding of the behavioral health, healthcare access, substance use disorder, prevention, maternal and child health, and social determinants of health challenges affecting Tribal and rural communities throughout Northwestern New Mexico
• •Experience building collaborative relationships with Tribal governments, Indian Health Service (IHS), 638 Tribal Health Programs, Native-led organizations, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and community partners
• •Knowledge of government-to-government collaboration and culturally responsive engagement practices when working with Tribal Nations
• •Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, public speaking, networking, and relationship-building skills
• •Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including Tribal leadership, community members, healthcare professionals, and funding partners
• •Experience coordinating community outreach, stakeholder engagement, coalition building, public education, or community-based initiatives
• •Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, CRM platforms, electronic health records (EHRs), databases, and virtual meeting technologies
• •Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, analyze data, and prepare reports
• •Ability to work independently while maintaining regular communication with the Director of Strategic Programs and other organizational leadership
• •Microsoft Office proficiency
• •Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• •Data analysis and reporting
• •Collaboration and relationship building
• •Commitment to health equity and cultural humility
• •Program and project management
• •Prioritization and organization skills
• •Self-motivated and self-directed
• •High level of patience
• •Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• •Understanding behavioral health issues with the Justice involved population