Sustainability Coordinator

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 65000 - 72000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE CEDAR CENTER:

Community Engagement for Decolonizing and Advancing Research (CEDAR) is a new division within The Native American Community Clinics (NACC) growing organizational structure. CEDAR is committed to conducting research that respects and upholds the rights of Indigenous Peoples in research positions our values and knowledge systems at the center of our research efforts and produces innovative and meaningful solutions for the health challenges our communities confront through projects that are fully aligned with the intention to promote healing and wellbeing across generations and within families and community.

SUMMARY:

Project BRAID (Building Relationships Around Indigenous EnDurance) implements and assesses the impact of after-school programming specifically designed to promote Indigenous Knowledge and sovereignty; it is a focal project at the CEDAR Center.

The Sustainability Coordinator will provide critical support in advancing the BRAID program through research coordination data management curriculum development and program expansion. This role combines data collection and analysis intern supervision training coordination and dissemination activities to ensure the long-term growth and sustainability of this culturally-grounded Indigenous youth wellness initiative.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Research Coordination & Data Management (40%)

Coordinate participant enrollment and informed consent processes across all Twin Cities BRAID study sites
Administer pre/post youth surveys and coordinate focus group/interview data collection activities; may require site visits within MSP
Manage qualitative data workflows including uploading de-identified transcripts to Dedoose assisting in code development reviewer assignments and coordination of coding discussions and theme development
Process quantitative data from RedCap including data harvesting cleaning and preparation for statistical analysis
Collaborate with research team to design analyses examining changes in knowledge behavior and intention
Liaise with research staff and Coalition members to present preliminary findings and update analyses
Attend weekly BRAID project meetings

Program Expansion & Training (30%)

Coordinate Train the Trainers model implementation for 2025-26 expansion year
Support coaches training initiatives including Indigefit Begay sessions in Shakopee and TCNL-specific training programs
Supervise and support interns (DWH Youth Leaders) as they learn and implement the BRAID curriculum through hands-on supervision
Facilitate knowledge transfer of BRAID curriculum to program interns
Lead weekly supervision meetings with interns to address curriculum planning supply management youth engagement strategies and implementation challenges
Participate in monthly BRAID coalition meetings

Curriculum Development & Refinement (20%)

Contribute to BRAID 2.0 curriculum refinement based on iterative feedback cycles
Work with Youth Programs Coordinator and research staff in curriculum refinement for Spring 2026 implementation and future iterations
Ensure fidelity to core BRAID concepts emphasizing relationship and context-based learning
Support expansion of introductory year programming to include multi-year pathways and family engagement components
Integrate Indigenous knowledge systems and social/political determinants of health into curriculum design
Develop explicit stewardship and leadership components addressing climate economics and food sovereignty
Collaborate with the research team to continue refining the BRAID cycle

Dissemination & Reporting (10%)

Support development of BRAID conceptual model documentation
Assist with CFIR (Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research) assessment and reporting
Contribute to literature reviews on Indigenous health and evidence-based intervention effectiveness
Collaborate with research team in drafting writing and editing products to disseminate results to community members fellow organizations and academic audiences
Support manuscript writing and presentation preparation highlighting program outcomes and community impact
Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree
1-3 years experience working with Indigenous youth and/or after-school programming
1-3 years experience conducting qualitative and/or mixed methods research
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace
Ability to attend after-school programming (4-7pm) as needed (up to 3x/week)

Required Experience:

ABOUT THE CEDAR CENTER:Community Engagement for Decolonizing and Advancing Research (CEDAR) is a new division within The Native American Community Clinics (NACC) growing organizational structure. CEDAR is committed to conducting research that respects and upholds the rights of Indigenous Peoples in ...