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

Environmental Justice Program

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 (30 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

Reproductive Justice Program

Program Assistant +

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

Status: Non-exempt, Regular Full-time (40 hours per week)

Pay rate: $18/hour

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

Responsibilities

Primary Duties

  • Assist and support RJ 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 RJ 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 RJ 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 RJ 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 RJ 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 RJ 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 Reproductive 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).

Commitment and Organizational Values

  • Uphold TWU’s commitment to anti-oppression, anti-racism, and reproductive justice principles.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and discretion in all aspects of the role.
  • Engage with humility and respect in working with diverse communities, emphasizing equity, accountability, and care.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and team-building activities.

Minimum Position Qualifications

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of administrative or executive support experience, preferably in a nonprofit or community-based organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management platforms (e.g., Monday.com).
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information.
  • Commitment to TWU’s mission, values, and principles of reproductive and social justice.

Gender & Generational Healing Justice Program

Program Manager +

The Gender and Generation Healing Justice (GGHJ) Program Manager oversees programming and is responsible for the supervision of 2-4 GGHJ staff, including project coordinators and potential interns to create and maintain a positive team culture. Program Managers are responsible for managing and maintaining budgets, expenditures and grants; developing and implementing community outreach strategy; and maintaining community and contractor relationships. 

Employee status: Exempt, Regular Full-time (40 hrs/week)
Rate: $54,080 annual salary
Hybrid work schedule with a required 24 hours in office / onsite
To apply: Send cover letter and email to: info@tewawomenunited.org 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversees and supports GJ programming to ensure productivity and accountability to grants and funding
  • Provides prior approval and updates to TWU Director(s) regarding expenditures
  • Monitors and reviews financial expenditures for the GJ projects
  • Conducts supervision with each project staff on productivity, accountability, performance and delegation on a weekly basis 
  • Provides professional development and skill building opportunities for GJ Staff. 
  • Provides supervision of all GJ staff, interns and volunteers
  • Approves program staff timesheets, reimbursements, mileage before submission for final approval
  • Coordinates, attends and participates in recurring meetings and collaborative sessions with TWU staff, including monthly staff meetings, bi-weekly Program Managers meetings, and weekly one-on-one supervision meetings with the Associate Director 
  • Collaborate with Grants & Compliance, Finance Director, and co-Executive Director to provide data, reports, and narratives as part of the grants application and reporting process 
  • Operates as primary contact for funding agency(s).
  • Maintains confidentiality of individuals seen at TWU and through the GJ Program.
  • Monitors, updates and maintains program Google Calendar and Monday.com with activities/events/ trainings
  • Attends and participates in TWU monthly Staff Meetings
  • Conduct basic office duties such as maintaining Communication Log, answering phones, greeting guests, etc.
  • Ensures all new hires are given the proper documents and handbooks and provides onboarding orientation

Outreach/Community Building

  • Assists in the creation, revision, and distribution of flyers and outreach materials
  • Develops and builds supporting relationships among media, key-decision makers and community members/ organizations, including tribal and public schools
  • Develops and implements a community engagement plan
  • Represents TWU and participate in community events as assigned, includes both internal and external events

Finance & Fundraising

  • Oversees and monitors program budget expenditures, funding and opportunities
  • Coordinates and presents reports on grants & funding
  • Researches and assists with proposal writing to acquire additional funding
  • In collaboration with the Finance Manager and TWU Director(s), will assist in developing the annual operating budget
  • Complies and provides fiscal reporting and documenting duties as required by TWU
  • Collaborates in general TWU fundraising strategy

Training & Classes

  • Conducts and coordinates trainings/classes for staff, service providers and community on a variety of topics including but not limited to:
    • Gender Justice, Gender Based Violence Prevention and Healthy Sexuality 
    • TWU Organizational frameworks
  • Commits to on-going professional skill development and anti-oppression practice/ approach
  • Monitors attendance of staff at required trainings as determined by TWU Director(s)

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 GJ Program
  • Provides assistance in building beloved families and communities

The duties and responsibilities outlined above do not comprise a comprehensive list but are intended to provide a representation of the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this capacity. Tewa Women United maintains the right to augment or delete duties and responsibilities as business dictates.

 

Minimum Position Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (i.e., Human Service, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling, Outdoor Recreation) and/or a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in managing staff and/or project planning and implementation. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted, as long as it directly relates to the essential duties and responsibilities
  • Experience supervising adult/youth and working with diverse groups of youth
  • Demonstrates ability to clearly establish goals and objectives, plan/organize activities and projects and successfully implementation of program goals and objectives
  • Communicates clearly in written and oral form
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with co-workers and colleagues, collaborative partners, board members, government officials, volunteers, customers, and constituents
  • Utilize computer equipment, software and other electronic devices to perform work effectively and efficiently are desirable
  • Knowledge of Google Suite, Canva, Monday.com, 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.
  • Experience in youth development and leadership education training or background are highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, and mandatory 24 hours in office
  • Organized and able to multitask
  • Effective and creative problem solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong group management & facilitation skills
  • Proficient computer and technical skills

Internship Program

Tewa Women United provides semester or year-long internship opportunities for those interested in impacting the community.

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