Come Work With Us!

Located in the ancestral Tewa homelands of Northern New Mexico, Tewa Women United is a multicultural and multiracial organization founded and led by Native women.

Tewa Women United offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. The benefits package for employees working at least 25 hours a week includes generous paid time off, full employer-paid health, dental, and vision, and an emphasis on work-life balance. Our intention is to co-create a work environment based on Tewa values, including A’Gin (respect for self and others) and Seegi ma vay i (loving, caring for each other).

Please note that contractors and temporary positions are not eligible for staff benefits.

PLEASE NOTE: Our positions are based in Española, New Mexico. While we do offer our employees some hybrid options, these are not remote positions and employees are expected to spend at least 24 hours a week on site in our Española office.

Open Positions:

Management/Administration

Campus Manager +

Employee Status: Exempt, Full-time (30 hr/week), exempt (on occasion, might include evenings and weekends)

To apply: Send resumé and cover letter to info@tewawomenunited.org

POSITION SUMMARY

Tewa Women United’s Campus Manager (CM) will oversee and maintain our multi-building property in Española, NM. In addition to supervising the Office Coordinator (OC), the Campus Manager will be responsible for all organization-wide digital and technological needs, property management, security, and rental agreements. The Campus Manager will work under the supervision of the Executive Director (ED) and will work closely with the Finance Director and Associate Director. This position is located in Espanola, NM.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Office Coordinator supervision

  • Oversee and provide supervision of Office Coordinator (OC) around productivity, accountability, performance and delegation
  • Ensure all appropriate property, building and infrastructure needs are delegated to OC

Property management oversight 

  • Serve as main contact, oversight and liaison with external property management agencies for two TWU Campuses
  • Oversee financial responsibilities related to building maintenance and property management needs
  • Oversee and maintain campus financial goals, budgets and plans for each fiscal year
  • Create, coordinate and manage an annual campus wide maintenance plan regarding needs, but not limited to, landscaping, tree trimmings, building maintenance, security needs, etc.
  • Ensure all areas are accessible and have adequate accessible walkways, ramps and entry points for entirety of campus
  • Work with TWU’s Property Consultant to coordinate and implement maintenance plans and projects regarding all construction needs
  • Conduct irrigation and lawn maintenance for TWU Main Campus
  • Hire, maintain and serve as primary contact for cleaning consultant for all two campuses
  • Oversight over and conduct irrigation and lawn maintenance for TWU Main Campus
  • Manage financial aspect of utilities

Property rental oversight 

  • Coordinate and support outside organizations when utilizing space as a rental space on the TWU campus areas for workshops, meetings, etc. 
  • Coordinate and oversee rental space calendars for the TWU Campus building usage
  • Collaborate with TWU Finance Director on collecting and depositing rental space fees from outside organizations and entities
  • Gather and document legal information on property management
    • Research and provide recommendation proposal on the best approach to establishing rental properties to present to TWU Leaders Circle 

Property security

  • Oversee and manage access to campus for staff, events and community needs
  • Provide and assigns security codes to new staff, removes departing staff from security access
  • Serve as a point of contact with external security agencies and gain an understanding of the security system, local law enforcement agencies and other emergency services agencies regarding the campus
  • Serve as the contact person for weekends and evening events to provide entry and exit of property for all staff and those utilizing the property, as needed
  • Develop, create and maintain policies and procedures on campus security

Technology & Digital management 

  • Collaborate with TWU’s Information Technology consultant to provide staff with efficient technology 
  • Handle technology access at hire/departure: Social media access, Campus/gate access, server/gmail access, assign emails, laptop distribution, landlines & extensions 
    • Work with Technology consultant to decide who should be able to give access to servers/files, emails
  • Oversee and collaborate with Office Coordinator to oversee Campus
    • Build clarity on roles & responsibilities

General duties

  • Obtain prior approval and update the Executive Director regarding purchasing supplies, mileage reimbursements, and time accommodations
  • Collaborate and assist in general TWU fundraising strategy
  • Assist the organization by updating Google Calendar and Monday.com with activities/ events/training
  • Conduct essential office duties, such as answering and directing calls & emails, making copies/scanning of documents, performing healthy communication with other TWU Admin staff
  • Attend and actively participate in Management & General meetings, TWU activities, supervision meetings, and staff meetings

Training and Classes

  • Participate in trainings/ classes for staff, service providers, and community on various topics including but not limited to Reproductive Justice, Environmental Justice, Gender Justice and TWU Organization
  • Commit to ongoing professional skill development and anti-oppression practice/ approach

Campaign – Movement Building and Connection

  • Support other TWU Programs as needed and indicated in scopes of work with supervisors’ pre-approval
  • Assist in coordinating and implementing TWU Campaign(s)

Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3+ years in property management
  • 3+ years in a supervisory and/ or leadership role or equivalent
  • 3+ years in financial and grant management or equivalent
  • Diplomatic collaborative communication style
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative; understand when urgent action is needed
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent computer & technology skills and familiarity with project management and other specialist software such as Google, Microsoft Suites, etc. Familiarity with Monday.com a plus
  • Experience in management, project management and/ or property management

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business administration, public administration, accounting or business management and/ or related field or equivalent
  • Ability to live in Espanola, NM, or the surrounding area, full-time
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Leadership skills, reflected in the ability to listen to diverse perspectives, make sound judgment based on organizational priorities, and provide effective and transparent communication regarding the process and outcomes of organizational decision making
  • Detail oriented with the ability to quickly master subject matter and see it in the context of a broader operational framework
  • Customer service and interpersonal skills needed to meet with prospective and current tenants
  • Attention to detail to ensure issues or questions are adequately addressed
  • Organization and the ability to multitask efficiently
  • Problem-solving to find effective solutions for a variety of potential issues
  • Knowledge of property contracts and property and anti-discrimination laws
  • Honesty, accountability, and transparency with a commitment to equity in Indigenous communities
  • Commitment to health and social justice
  • Favorable background check required
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule

Interim Associate Director +

Employee Status: Part-time, temporary, exempt (on occasion, might include evenings and weekends)

To apply: Send resumé and cover letter to info@tewawomenunited.org

POSITION SUMMARY

Tewa Women United’s Interim Associate Director will work under the supervision of the Interim Executive Director (ED) and closely with the Finance Director and Grants & Compliance Director. This role is primarily responsible for the supervision of management level staff, program and budgetary oversight and leadership support. The Interim Associate Director will support the Interim Executive Director for approximately 12 months, while the current Executive Director is on sabbatical leave.

This is a 100% in-person, temporary part-time (20+ hours per week) position for one year. This position is located in Espanola, NM.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Duties

Supervision of Management level staff

  • Supervise Program Managers and provide accountability for the following:
    • Heartstorm and problem-solving with decision making, programmatic support, staffing, budgetary and organizational challenges
    • Manage work plans and timelines for current fiscal year
    • Ensure that all TWU policies and procedures are communicated and observed by staff and program managers.
    • Professional development tracking and goal setting
  • Supervise Campus Manager and provide accountability for the following:
    • Campus and digital security, building and grounds upkeep, property rental, oversight of Campus Manager

Program and budgetary oversight

  • Oversee and understand all program grant deliverables and activities 
  • Ensure that all programs are in compliance and alignment with program descriptions and fiscal year budgets
  • Provide support, guidance and solutions to programs regarding their annual budget and activities
  • Collaborate with Grants Director by providing appropriate information and data to support grantmaking and fundraising efforts

Leadership support

  • Serve as lead facilitator for program manager meetings & TWU organization wide staff meetings
  • Serve as a liaison between leadership and staff to ensure clear communication and effective management 
  • Frequently and consistently meet with Interim Executive Director to discuss progress, challenges and feedback that arise within the organization and develop strategies to improve the organization’s overall operational environment 
  • Collaborate with ED, Finance Director and HR consultant on HR related issues
  • Address staff issues and concerns with support of ED and HR consultant
    • Work with the ED, Finance Director and HR consultant with interviewing, hiring, on-boarding and retaining staff

General duties

  • Obtain prior approval and update the ED regarding purchasing supplies, mileage reimbursements, and time accommodations
  • Collaborate and assist in general TWU fundraising strategy
  • Assist the organization by updating Google Calendar and Monday.com with activities/ events/training
  • Conduct essential office duties, such as answering and directing calls & emails, making copies/scanning of documents, performing healthy communication with other TWU Admin staff
  • Attend and actively participate in Management & General meetings, TWU activities, supervision meetings, and staff meetings

Training and Classes

  • Participate in trainings/ classes for staff, service providers, and community on various topics including but not limited to Reproductive Justice, Environmental Justice, Gender Justice and TWU Organization
  • Commit to ongoing professional skill development and anti-oppression practice/ approach

Campaign – Movement Building and Connection

  • Support other TWU Programs as needed and indicated in scopes of work with supervisors’ pre-approval
  • Assist in coordinating and implementing TWU Campaign(s)

Perform other duties as assigned by the Interim Executive Director

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years in social justice and/ community organizing or equivalent
  • 3+ years in a supervisory and/ or leadership role or equivalent
  • 3+ years in financial and grant management or equivalent
  • Diplomatic collaborative communication style
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative; understand when urgent action is needed
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills and familiarity with project management and other specialist software such as Google, Microsoft Suites, etc. Familiarity with Monday.com a plus
  • Proven ability to lead project meetings and lead teams to maintain high-quality work
  • Experience in nonprofit management, project management and/ or human resources

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master degree in business management, education, finance and / or related field or equivalent
  • Experience supervising three or more direct grant reports
  • Ability to live in Espanola, NM, or the surrounding area, full-time
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus

Knowledge and Skills

  • Leadership skills, reflected in the ability to listen to diverse perspectives, make sound judgment based on organizational priorities, and provide effective and transparent communication regarding the process and outcomes of organizational decision making
  • Detail oriented with the ability to quickly master subject matter and see it in the context of a broader operational framework
  • Ability to reflect TWU values and be a role model in positivity for partners and staff
  • Ability to exhibit a professional, positive attitude, empathy, and strong work ethic
  • Strong analytic, organizational, and time management skills
  • Honesty, accountability, and transparency with a commitment to equity in Indigenous communities
  • Commitment to health and social justice
  • Favorable background check required
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule

 

Environmental Justice Program

Program Manager +

Employee status: Exempt, Regular Full-time (40 hours per week)

To apply: Send resumé and cover letter to info@tewawomenunited.org

POSITION SUMMARY

Environmental Justice (EJ) Program Manager will have primary responsibility and oversight of the projects / programming under the EJ Program. The EJ Program Manager will also provide supervision for all staff and interns under the projects under this program. Program Managers are responsible for managing and maintaining budgets, expenditures and grants. Develops and implements community outreach strategy. Creates and maintains a positive, open team culture for the EJ staff. The Program Manager will maintain, implement and update program goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Duties

  • Serve as the primary oversight of projects under the EJ Program to ensure productivity and accountability to grants and funding
  • Provides prior approval and updates to EJ Staff  regarding purchasing supplies, mileage reimbursements and timesheets.
  • Monitors and reviews financial expenditures for the projects under EH/J.
  • Oversight of staff, interns and volunteers within the EJ Program 
  • Conducts supervision with each project staff on productivity, accountability, performance and delegation on a bi-weekly basis every month.
  • Provides professional development and skill building opportunities for EH/J Staff. 
  • Reviews and approves program staff timesheets, reimbursements, mileage before submission to Executive Director for final approval.
  • Coordinates, attends and participates in monthly Program Meetings.
  • Contributes assistance on stats and reports to Grant/ Data Coordinator.
  • Provides annual updates on policies, forms and protocols for projects under EJ programs.
  • Operates as primary contact for funding agency(s) and funders for EJ projects.
  • Updates and maintains weekly Google Calendar and BaseCamp with program activities/ events.
  • Provides regular updates to TWU website.
  • Attends and participates in TWU monthly Staff Meetings.
  • Conduct basic office duties such as maintaining Communication Log, answering phones/ messages/ faxes, etc.
  • Ensures Employee handbooks (confidentiality forms/ background checks) are distributed for new hires.

Finance and Fundraising

  • Oversees and monitors program budget expenditures.
  • Coordinates and presents interim status reports on grants/ funding.
  • Researches and assists with proposal writing to develop additional funding.
  • Create and maintain the annual program operating budget.
  • Coordinate monthly financial meetings with the Financial Director and Associate Director to review expenditures and budget adjustments. 
  • Complies and provides fiscal reporting and documenting duties as required by TWU.
  • Collaborates in general TWU fundraising strategy.

Outreach/Community Building

  • Assists in the creation and distribution of flyers/ outreach materials.
  • Develops and builds supporting relationships among media, key-decision makers and community members/ organizations.
  • Develops and implements a community engagement plan.
  • Represents TWU and participate on community events as assigned, includes both internal and external events 
  • Revises and distributes EJ outreach information that is accurate and available for its intended purposes.

Training and Classes

  • Conducts and coordinates trainings/ classes for staff, service providers and community on a variety of topics including but not limited to:
    • Environmental Justice and TWU Organizational Frameworks
  • Commits to on-going professional skill development and anti-oppression practice/ approach.
  • Monitors attendance of EJ staff at required trainings as determined by Associate Director and/ or Executive Director.

Campaign – Movement Building and Connection

  • Coordinates and supports other TWU Programs as needed and indicated in scopes of work.
  • Coordinates and implements campaigns as identified for the EJ Program.
  • Provides assistance in building beloved families and communities.

Perform other duties as assigned by TWU Director and Associate Director 

 

Minimum Position Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (i.e., Environmental Science, Environmental Law, Science, Environmental Health, Public Health) and/or a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in project management and/or project planning. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted, as long as it directly relates to the essential duties and responsibilities.
  • Supervisory or project management experience is required
  • Demonstrates ability to clearly establish goals and objectives, plan/organize activities and projects
  • Demonstrates good negotiation skills, works independently, and demonstrates good judgment
  • Ability to interact with a variety of personnel at different levels of responsibility
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with co-workers and colleagues, collaborative partners, board members, government officials, volunteers, etc.
  • Experience working in Native American communities, cultural sensitivity to the needs and distinct tribal and cultural ways of life and willingness to complete cultural competency training and/or undoing racism training.
  • Experience working with environmental justice initiatives and community organizing is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills to effectively and respectfully work with a diversity of audiences and situations
  • Utilizing computer equipment, software and other electronic devices to perform work effectively and efficiently is desirable
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Monday.com, Google and database management software is desirable
  • Strong group management skills
  • Multilingualism is preferred – Spanish, Indigenous/Tribal languages
  • Knowledge and practice of collaborative problem-solving conflict resolution, participatory planning, and community-based research/assessment.
  • Comfortable discussing environmental and social justice, racism, and social and economic inequalities.
  • Experience supervising adult/youth facilitators with experiential learning and teaching styles, and working with diverse groups of youth 
  • Ability to interact with a variety of personnel at different levels of responsibility 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with co-workers and colleagues, collaborative partners, board members, government officials, volunteers, customers, and constituents 

 

Program Assistant +

The EJ program is seeking a program assistant who can be responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, directing, and implementing of projects under the EJ program. This position will provide general office support and administrative assistance to all EJ program areas.

Status: Non-exempt, Regular Part-time (25 hours per week)

Pay rate: $18/hour

To apply: Send cover letter and email to: info@tewawomenunited.org 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Duties

  • Assist and support EJ Program in fulfilling project(s) goals and objectives, including but not limited to, the preparation of community engagement activities, research, and specialized projects
  • Conduct essential office duties, such as proofreading and making copies/scanning of documents, responding to emails and phone calls, and organizing office equipment/space, etc.
  • Relaying internal emails to staff
  • Prepare and maintain physical and digital files as requested by program staff
  • Assist in planning and organizing logistics for program training, sessions, and activities
  • Assist in managing online resources by updating Google Calendar, EJ Google Drive, and Monday.com boards with program impending activities/ events/ trainings
  • Attend and participate in EJ weekly staff meetings and monthly TWU Staff Meetings by taking minutes and notes
  • Maintain and update contact listing and databases for the program
  • Reserving equipment and conference rooms for presentations and in-office meetings 
  • Acting as a liaison between different departments within TWU 
  • Maintain confidentiality when programming TWU and through the EJ Program
  • Participate in check-in meetings with the Program Manager on productivity, accountability, performance, and delegation on a regular basis
  • Perform other duties as assigned by TWU Director and/or EJ Program Manager

Outreach/Community Building

  • Assist in updating, creating, and distributing outreach materials and newsletters within social media outlets, websites, etc. 
  • Maintain supporting relationships among media, key decision makers, and community members/ organizations, including tribal and public schools
  • Represent TWU and participate in community events as assigned, which include both internal and external events 
  • Assist the EJ program/TWU by revising and distributing outreach information that is accurate and available for its intended purposes

Finance and Fundraising

  • Obtain prior approval and provide updates to EJ Program Manager regarding purchasing supplies, mileage reimbursements, input of expense form, budget support, and timesheets
  • Assist with proposal writing to develop additional funding as requested
  • Collaborate in general TWU fundraising strategy.

Training and Classes

  • Participate in trainings/ classes for staff, service providers, and community on a variety of topics, including but not limited to the Environmental Health & Justice Program and TWU Organization
  • Commit to ongoing professional skill development and anti-oppression practice/ approach.

Campaign – Movement Building and Connection

  • Support other TWU Programs as needed and indicated in scopes of work with the supervisor’s pre-approval. 
  • Assist in coordinating and implementing TWU Campaign(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Commitment to TWU’s mission and values
  • Must have a minimum of GED or high school diploma
  • Preferred the candidate to have an associate’s degree or two years of experience in administering or supporting nonprofit programming. A combination of school and experience can be considered 
  • Experience with excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Desire to work in a team environment
  • Ability to effectively interact with a wide range of people in social and professional situations; experienced interacting and working with a diverse population
  • Capability to communicate clearly in written and oral form
  • Ability to interact with a variety of personnel at different levels of responsibility
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with co-workers and colleagues, collaborative partners, board members, government officials, volunteers, customers, and constituents
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Monday.com, Google, and database management software is desirable
  • Experience working with Native American communities/clientele, cultural sensitivity to the needs and distinct tribal and cultural ways of life, and willingness to complete cultural competency training and/or undoing racism training

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • Organized and able to multitask
  • Effective and creative problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently
  • Basic computer skills

 

Advocacy Coordinator +

Employee status: Non-exempt, Regular Full-time (40 hrs/week)

Location: Española, NM

To apply: Send resumé and cover letter to info@tewawomenunited.org

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Environmental Justice (EJ) Advocacy Coordinator will coordinate and implement projects and/or programming related to environmental justice issues such as land, air, and water. Through active engagement in dialogue and community organizing, the EJ Advocacy Coordinator will strive to cultivate strong alliances that align with a common goal of advocating climate and environmental justice, with a deep commitment to protecting Mother Earth and Father Sky. The EJ Advocacy Coordinator will prioritize effective communication and actively cultivate strong relationships with community members, including staff, volunteers, and partner organizations from various sectors. This includes business, media, and community leadership, government officials, allies, and other stakeholders. The EJ Advocacy Coordinator will receive budgetary and supervisory support from the EJ Program Manager to develop program implementation strategies, engage the community, and represent Tewa Women United (TWU) at significant events and meetings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Duties: Program Administration & Coordination 

  • Lead and/or co-lead efforts to assess environmental justice nexuses and opportunities to improve justice and equity in TWU’s work in collaboration with Executive Leadership, the EJ program team, TWU staff, and subject matter experts 
  • Communicates frequently with the EJ Program Manager in order to coordinate deliverables and develop EJ project implementation plans and strategies that include goals and metrics 
  • Create, present, and facilitate EJ project workshops, activities/events, and trainings from a land-based and “Woman as the First Environment” perspective 
  • Supervises, delegate tasks, and maintains timely communications with the project facilitators, supporting contractor(s) and volunteers within the coordinator’s project area 
  • Conduct, collaborate, and present research and evaluation initiatives in northern New Mexico by actively gathering, comparing, analyzing, and preparing educational materials, talking points, and briefings on EJ issues 
  • Document and maintain records of all EJ activities carried out while serving in this capacity with TWU 
  • Help the EJ program manager develop, deliver, and coordinate training and other educational opportunities/learning pathways for staff and programs that advance 1) understanding of EJ within the context of their area of work and 2) ability to apply an EJ lens to their work 
  • Process and complete all timesheets, the necessary paperwork for expenses, and other finance requests (i.e invoices, credit card purchases, and reimbursements) on a biweekly basis 
  • Updates and maintains weekly Google Calendar and productivity tools with program  activities/events/training 
  • Attends and provides EJ project updates at monthly TWU staff meetings/ trainings, weekly EJ staff meetings, supervision meetings, and other meetings/events/trainings as directed 
  • Perform other duties as requested by TWU Executive Director, Associate Director, and/or EJ Program Manager 

Outreach/Community Building 

  • Proactively address EJ issues in Northern New Mexico as a subject matter expert, focusing on outreach and engagement with communities disproportionately affected by environmental and public health issues. 
  • Attend in-person and virtual events and community meetings as a TWU representative to build and maintain supportive relationships with key decision-makers and community members/organizations, including local, municipal, state, national, and tribal entities or advocacy groups 
  • Host, attend, and participate in coalition meetings, public meetings, legislative sessions, and conferences related to EJ 
  • Participate in interviews as needed and write proposals for articles on environmental justice (i.e., water, air, and land) 
  • Actively coordinate and collaborate on community engagement efforts, including strategy development and implementation, with EJ staff or other TWU staff as needed 

Communications, Engagement and Base Building 

  • Coordinates and supports other TWU Programs as needed and indicated in the scope of work with supervisory pre-approval 
  • Engage with network partners and community members for meetings, decision making, and the process of collaboratively designing the EJ research (i.e., land, air, and water) and data collection. 
  • Assist in coordinating and implementing TWU’s environmental education and climate crisis campaign(s) 
  • Host, attend, and participate in campaign/protest events related to EJ 
  • Revise, edit, and ensure EJ outreach information is accurate, updated, and available for outreach events and TWU website on a regular basis, in collaboration with the TWU Communications Coordinator 

Minimum Position Qualifications

Associate degree and/or two years experience in a related field, including but not limited to environmental justice, environmental science, social justice, political science, public health, civil rights, community advocacy and engagement, and project management  

  • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted, as long as it directly relates to the essential duties and responsibilities 
  • Experience in nonprofit program development, implementation, and project coordination/management 
  • Ability to clearly establish goals and objectives; plan/organize activities and projects; demonstrate good negotiation skills; work independently; and demonstrate good judgment. 
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Familiarity with project areas and the ability to execute tasks and projects independently, as well as assist and train others in them.
  • Ability to communicate clearly in written and oral form; ability to interact with a variety of personnel at different levels of responsibility 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with co-workers; colleagues, collaborative partners, board members, government officials, volunteers, and customers/constituents. 
  • Utilizing computer equipment, software, and other electronic devices to perform work effectively and efficiently is desirable. Knowledge of Google suite, Monday.com, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database management software is desirable. The creation of spreadsheets and flyers is a must. 
  • Experience working with Native American communities; practice cultural humility toward the needs and distinct tribal and cultural ways of life and willingness to complete diversity, anti-oppression, and equity trainings when offered.

 

Food and Seed Sovereignty Coordinator +

Employee status: Non-exempt, Regular Full-time (40 hours/week) 

Location: Espanola, NM

To apply: Send resumé and cover letter to info@tewawomenunited.org

POSITION SUMMARY

The Food and Seed Sovereignty (FSS) Project Coordinator will have primary responsibility and oversight for the coordination and implementation of the FSS projects. The EJ Program’s FSS projects include the Espanola Healing Foods Oasis, Espanola Seed Library, the care and curation of Tewa Women United’s seed bank and planting projects, and the representation of Tewa Women United in the New Mexico Food and Seed Sovereignty Coalition. The FSS Coordinator will receive budgetary and supervisory support from the Environmental Justice (EJ) Program Manager to develop program implementation strategies, interact with the community, conduct outreach, and represent Tewa Women United (TWU) at important meetings and community events. The FSS Coordinator will be the primary supervisor for contractors and volunteers under the FSS project.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Duties: Program Administration & Coordination 

  • Communicates closely with EJ Program Manager to implement and oversee project deliverables and create plans and strategies that include goals and metrics (i.e monthly/quarterly reports, inventory of seeds within seed libraries, etc.)
  • Assists the EJ Program Manager and EJ Program Assistant in designing and implementing intentional program development for the FSS project, including building community network/reputation, developing seed/produce distribution practices, acquiring necessary tools, and creating learning materials and resources. 
  • Oversees all day-to-day activities related to the FSS projects with oversight, supervision, and support from the EJ Program Manager
  • Coordinates FSS workshops, training, and events as directed (i.e., gardening workshops, seed restocking events, volunteer days, harvesting and processing demonstrations, and cooking demos)
  • Coordinates growing, harvesting, processing, and demonstration of food and seed activities, as described in the project description (see attached addendum: Scope of Work)
  • Works with partner organizations to increase access to traditional food, seed, and holistic medicines within the northern Pueblos and Espanola Valley region
  • Supervises, delegate tasks, and maintains timely communications with the supporting contractor(s) and volunteers through email, social media, and phone contacts
  • Responds to inquiries from the public community, farmers, seed caretakers, and TWU staff 
  • Maintain thorough documentation and records of all FSS activities to ensure accurate data tracking for evaluation purposes
  • Complete quarterly and annual reports to the EJ Program Manager as required 
  • Process contractor invoices, necessary paperwork for expenses, and other finance requests (i.e invoices, credit card purchases, reimbursements) on a biweekly basis
  • Attends and participates in monthly TWU staff meetings/ trainings, weekly EJ staff meetings, supervision meetings, and other meetings/events/trainings as directed 
  • Updates and maintains weekly Google Calendar and productivity tools with program activities/ events/ trainings
  • Updates, edits, and revises FSS material to ensure that it is correct and available for outreach activities, newsletters, social media pages, and articles as needed 
  • Perform other duties as requested by EJ Program Manager and TWU Directors

Reciprocity: Financial and Fundraising 

  • Coordinate and fulfill FSS project expenditures based on the approved fiscal budget
  • Strategize for possible fee-for-service opportunities around FSS projects in the future
  • Support the project sustainability by implementing the organizational and program fundraising strategies through assisting with proposal writing to develop additional funding as needed
  • Contribute ideas to help in developing the project budget with the Program Manager

Outreach/Community Engagement and Base Building 

  • Represent TWU at community and professional meetings, trainings, and events. 
  • Assist with planning and participation in new and ongoing FSS initiatives
  • Assure consistent documentation of outreach and education at community events through sign-in sheets and photos as appropriate
Minimum Position Qualifications

 

  • Associate’s degree and/or two years in relevant fields, including but not limited to environmental studies, ecology, landscaping, agriculture, gardening, herbal and folk medicine, wellness services, community advocacy and community engagement, and project management
  • Experience in nonprofit program development, implementation, and project coordination/management 
  • Ability to clearly establish goals and objectives; plan/organize activities and projects; demonstrate good negotiation skills; work independently; and demonstrate good judgment. 
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

  • Familiarity with project areas and the ability to execute tasks and projects independently, as well as assist and train others in them.
  • Ability to communicate clearly in written and oral form; ability to interact with a variety of personnel at different levels of responsibility 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with co-workers; colleagues, collaborative partners, board members, government officials, volunteers, and customers/constituents. 
  • Utilizing computer equipment, software, and other electronic devices to perform work effectively and efficiently is desirable. Knowledge of Google suite, Monday.com, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database management software is desirable. The creation of spreadsheets and flyers is a must. 
  • Experience working with Native American communities; practice cultural humility toward the needs and distinct tribal and cultural ways of life and willingness to complete diversity, anti-oppression, and equity trainings when offered.  

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