Culture and Arts Program Coordinator

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Culture and Arts Program Coordinator

Position Summary

The Culture and Arts Program Coordinator plans coordinates and delivers culturally grounded arts language education and community programming for Native American youth and families in Fargo. The position works closely with Native artists cultural bearers Tribal language instructors volunteers community partners and NATIVE Inc. staff to provide safe inclusive and well-organized activities events and classes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Recruit and maintain a network of Native artists cultural bearers and Tribal language instructors in the Fargo area.

Develop and coordinate the annual and monthly calendar for cultural arts language spiritual and community activities.

Coordinate instructor and contractor schedules agreements invoices and payment documentation in collaboration with Finance staff.

Plan enroll participants in and facilitate on-site Culture Nights three Wednesdays each month.

Provide after-school and evening cultural arts education and spiritual activities generally Monday through Thursday between 2:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Lead or support cultural arts and education activities in classrooms community settings field trips and special events; coordinate instructors volunteers and partners for dance drumming regalia language artisan and related programming.

Host Native Artisan Markets at least three times each year and assist with year-end student events or exhibitions.

Ensure a safe respectful and supportive environment for youth families instructors volunteers and community participants.

Build collaborative relationships with Tribes schools museums artists cultural bearers partner organizations and community members; conduct outreach and develop promotional materials.

Research culturally relevant curricula complete required training facilitate approved programs and coordinate a cultural advisory committee to guide program improvements.

Make referrals to NATIVE Inc. programs or external services when participants request or need additional support.

Purchase organize inventory and maintain cultural arts supplies and storage areas; collect and enter participant volunteer evaluation referral vendor in-kind and grant-reporting data accurately and confidentially.

Prepare monthly cultural arts program reports and other required documentation.

Participate in interdepartmental planning staff meetings committees and other duties related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree in a related field; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge of Native American cultural arts dance history traditional teachings and practices.

Understanding of the diversity of the local American Indian community and issues affecting urban Native people.

Experience coordinating groups programs events youth activities volunteers or community-based services.

Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with Tribal members parents youth Tribal leaders school staff artists contractors and community partners.

Strong organization relationship-building active listening public presentation and written communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel email web-based research and database or data-entry systems.

Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and occasional weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in related field; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Experience working with urban and reservation-based Native American populations Tribal entities boards or Native-serving organizations.

Experience coordinating youth volunteers cultural programming community events or grant-funded activities.

Required Credentials and Conditions of Employment

Valid driver license and eligibility to operate an insured vehicle under NATIVE Inc. requirements.

Successful completion of required background checks including a fingerprint-based criminal history check.

Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain and maintain certification after hire.

Ability to travel locally and occasionally outside the immediate worksite.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The position is performed primarily in office classroom and community program settings with periodic travel and outdoor activities. The employee may be required to sit or stand for extended periods; walk; use stairs; bend kneel crouch reach and use hands to handle materials or equipment; communicate verbally; and occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close distance color peripheral and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application Materials

Submit all of the following:

Cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in joining NATIVE Inc.

Current resume and a completed NATIVE Inc. Employment Application.

Two professional references who are not related to you.

Copy of the degree or credential used to meet the education requirement if applicable.

Copies of relevant training certificates if applicable.

Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood or other documentation only when claiming American Indian preference.

Course transcripts only when relying on completed coursework rather than a completed degree.

How to Apply

Employment application and additional information: application materials to:

Human Resources
NATIVE Inc.
2403 East Thayer Avenue
Bismarck ND 58501
Email:

Notice

This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement. Duties schedule work location and program assignments may change based on organizational needs grant requirements or funding availability.