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).
Contractors and temporary/seasonal positions are not eligible for staff benefits.
PLEASE NOTE: Our positions are based in our office, in Española, New Mexico. These are not remote positions and we expect employees to be able to keep in-office hours in accordance with the duties of their job and our commitment to serve our communities. We do support work-life balance and are open to exploring limited work-at-home hours in some cases, but in general employees should plan to be on-site including for full staff meetings the last Tuesday of each month.
Our offer process does not include negotiation on salaries and benefits, which can create inequities in pay across the organization.
To apply for any of these positions, please use this form.
If you have trouble submitting the form, please email info@tewawomenunited.org.
Open Positions:
Management/Administration
Office and Program Support Coordinator –
The Office and Program Support Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and organization of Tewa Women United’s (TWU) Española, NM, office. The Office and Program Support Coordinator provides general administrative support duties for TWU’s three program areas and coordinates the front office at Unit A. Greeting and directing TWU guests to program locations and answering the main TWU phone line. The Office and Program Support Coordinator works with TWU staff to support the mission, goals, and objectives of TWU.
Location: Espanola, NM. This position is fully on-site with no options for remote work.
Status: Non-exempt, regular full-time (40 hours/week)
Rate: $20.60/hour (Please note that our offer process does not include negotiation on salaries and benefits, which can create inequities in pay across the organization.)
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit this form — you can upload your cover letter and resumé there. If you have trouble submitting the form, please email info@tewawomenunited.org.
Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- Assist with the oversight and coordination of TWU daily operations, programs and events.
- Provide administrative support to TWU Program areas (EJ, RJ and GGHJ) including but not limited to, data entry, answer and direct calls, photocopying, monitoring office supplies and placing orders as needed.
- Input into Monday.com receipts, invoices and expenses on a regular basis for each Program area.
- Serve as the initial point of contact for visitors and directs them to appropriate staff members and/or programs.
- Provide and actively maintain an up-to-date work plan developed in coordination with Program Managers.
- Assist and help coordinate the planning and implementation for staff/ office events.
- Maintain confidentiality of individuals seen at TWU.
- Provide updates to TWU staff on office happenings and other TWU office related events.
- Collect and file all Program sign-in sheets.
- Assist with maintaining Constant Contact list; add names of people who wish to sign up for email list from Program sign-in sheets.
- Ensure program calendars are up-to-date.
- Assist with maintaining the TWU internal communications email database.
Internal Communications
- Maintain lists of TWU staff, board, and contractors, and use or develop streamlined ways to communicate with each group, including Google email lists and Slack.
- Provide updates to TWU staff on office happenings and other TWU office related events.
- Ensure program calendars are up-to-date.
- Attend and take notes at Opide event planning meetings.
- Help oversee Slack for increased communication efficiency with TWU staff.
Outreach/ Community Building (External Communications)
- Ensure all brochures and outreach material placed upfront are accessible and stocked.
- Develop and maintain a Tribal Bulletin list with contacts, deadlines for materials and appropriate format for such materials.
- Send outreach material, event flyers, etc. to Tribal Bulletins on a regular basis.
- Develop, maintain and update a list of Tribal Governors, tribal staff contacts that are relevant for our Program areas.
Training and Classes
- Work with Property Manager to schedule regular staff training on cyber security, building safety, and maintaining confidentiality.
- Review and become proficient in using Monday.com to become a resource for Program staff on how to use Monday.com.
Opide – Campaign/ Movement Building and Connection
- Attend and take notes at Opide event planning meetings.
- Help oversee Slack for increased communication efficiency with TWU staff.
Perform other duties as assigned by TWU Program Managers and Directors.
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
- Associates degrees or related work experience in related field of administrative support, office coordination, or outreach. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted, as long as it directly relates to the essential duties and responsibilities.
- Demonstrates ability to clearly establish goals and objectives, plan/organize activities and/ or projects.
- Demonstrates good negotiation skills, works independently, and demonstrates good judgment
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills to effectively and respectfully work with a diversity of audiences and situations.
- Ability to utilize computer equipment, software and other electronic devices to perform work effectively and efficiently is desirable.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Monday.com, Google and database management software is desirable.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- Multilingualism is preferred – Indigenous/Tribal languages, Spanish.
- 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 working with diverse groups.
- 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.
- Effective and creative problem solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Environmental Justice Program
Environmental Justice Project Coordinator II –
Location: Espanola, NM
Status: Non-exempt, regular full-time (40 hours/week), Level II
Rate: $20.60/hour (Please note that our offer process does not include negotiation on salaries and benefits, which can create inequities in pay across the organization.)
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit this form — you can upload your cover letter and resumé there. If you have trouble submitting the form, please email info@tewawomenunited.org.
The Environmental Justice (EJ) Project Coordinator II is primarily responsible for coordinating and implementing Environmental Justice initiatives related to Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), representing Tewa Women United (TWU) on priority coalitions as they relate to protection of Tribal Nations land, air and water including legislative initiatives impacting Native women and girls. This position also provides support, as needed, for Food and Seed Sovereignty projects and initiatives. The EJ Project Coordinator II assists with the planning, coordination, and implementation of projects that advance environmental justice priorities related to land, air, water, and food sovereignty. The position works collaboratively with cross-functional teams, community members, volunteers, partner organizations, Tribal communities, and government agencies to support project implementation and community engagement. The EJ Project Coordinator II also supports program implementation strategies, monitors progress toward project objectives, and assists in meeting grant requirements and deliverables in accordance with program goals and organizational priorities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- Lead the coordination and implementation of the various EJ projects including but not limited to initiatives around LANL accountability and protection of land, air water.
- Provide support as requested around other EJ projects as requested.
- Help in the development and implementation of EJ Program goals, strategies, objectives and grant deliverables.
- Assist the EJ Program Manager in designing and implementing the projects, including building community networks, developing distribution practices, acquiring tools, and creating educational resources.
- Oversee day-to-day project activities with supervision from the EJ Program Manager, including coordinating workshops, events, and training that impact and benefit the tribes and communities located in Northern New Mexico, primarily the Espanola-Pojoaque Valley. .
- Assist in identifying environmental justice (EJ) opportunities and promoting equity in TWU’s work by collaborating with TWU Leaders, the EJ Program team,TWU staff, and subject matter experts.
- Work with partner organizations to increase access to EJ advocacy, traditional food, seeds, and holistic medicines in the northern Pueblos and the Espanola Valley.
- Work with partner organizations to increase protection of land, air and waters in the northern Pueblos and the Espanola Valley.
- Respond to inquiries from the community, coalitions, partners, and TWU staff, providing timely and accurate information.
- Draft and submit community testimony, organization position statement and action alerts.
- Keep awareness of and identify when TWU should enter into actions that increase public support and that are in alignment with TWU values.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping of all EJ project activities and complete post event surveys along with monthly reports to the EJ Program Manager and Grant & Compliance Specialist.
- Turn in sign-in sheets, invoices, expense receipts, and financial paperwork on a biweekly basis, including credit card purchases to the TWU Office and Program Support Coordinator.
- Process mileage and personal reimbursements on a monthly basis and input into Monday.com.
- Input, update and maintain weekly Google Calendars, Monday.com and productivity tools for staff hours, staff work plans, program activities, events, and training.
- Attend and provide EJ project updates at TWU monthly in-person staff meetings, EJ staff meetings and other relevant meetings or training.
- Support in editing, revising, and updating EJ materials for outreach, newsletters, social media, and articles as needed.
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 with Program Manager approval 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 as approved and/ or requested by EJ Program Manager and TWU Directors.
- Participate in interviews and help write articles on environmental justice issues as needed.
- Actively coordinate and collaborate on community engagement efforts, including strategy development and implementation, with EJ staff or other TWU staff as needed.
Training and Classes
- Create, present, and facilitate EJ workshops, activities, and training from a land-based and “Nava Toi Yiya” perspective.
- Conduct and present research, gather data, and prepare educational materials, talking points, and briefings on EJ issues related to Los Alamos National Laboratory and its operations and impacts on Native women and children and tribal nations in northern New Mexico.
Opide – Campaign/Movement Building and Connection
- Coordinate and support 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 processes of collaboratively designing and implementing participatory research (i.e., land, air, and water) and data collection when needed.
- Assist in coordinating and implementing TWU’s environmental education and climate crisis campaign(s).
- Host, attend, and participate in campaigns/ events related to EJ as approved by EJ Program Manager and TWU Directors.
- 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 Consultant.
- Collaborate and support in general TWU fundraising strategy as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned by EJ Program Manager and TWU Directors.
Minimum Position Qualifications
- Associate degree in a related field (i.e Environmental Science, Environmental Biology, Environmental Justice, Environmental Management/studies, Natural Resources, Permaculture, Biology, Conservation, Agriculture, Forestry, Fire Science, Geography, Public Health, Sociology, Environmental Law, Public administration with an environmental emphasis, or a closely related field). 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 development, implementation, and ongoing program coordination.
- Demonstrates ability to clearly establish goals and objectives, plan/organize activities and projects.
- Demonstrates good negotiation skills, works independently, and demonstrates good judgment.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills to effectively and respectfully work with a diversity of audiences and situations.
- Ability to utilize computer equipment, software and other electronic devices to perform work effectively and efficiently is desirable.
- Working knowledge with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Monday.com, Google and database management software is preferred.
- 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 with experiential learning and teaching styles, and working with diverse groups.
- 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.
Gender & Generational Healing Justice Program
Intergenerational Relational-tivity Coordinator –
Location: Espanola, NM.
Status: Non-exempt, regular full-time (40 hours/week), Level II
Rate: $20.60/hour (Please note that our offer process does not include negotiation on salaries and benefits, which can create inequities in pay across the organization.)
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit this form — you can upload your cover letter and resumé there. If you have trouble submitting the form, please email info@tewawomenunited.org.
The Intergenerational Relational-tivity Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing Gender and Generational Healing Justice (GGHJ) intergenerational relational-tivity projects, initiatives, and events. This position oversees the A’Gin Youth Council and provides coordination and planning support to the T’sayain/Circle of Grandmothers, as well as Tewa Women United Opide (cross-program area) initiatives and events.
The Intergenerational Relational-tivity Coordinator creates and facilitates opportunities that strengthen relational-tivity across generations and program areas, fostering healthy connections, positive communication, cultural continuity, and a sense of belonging. The position works collaboratively with staff, community members, Elders, youth, and partners to support culturally grounded programming that advances healing, leaders skill development, and community well-being.
Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- Help in the development and implementation of GGHJ Program goals, strategies, objectives and grant deliverables.
- Assist the GGHJ Program Manager in designing and implementing the projects, including building community networks, developing implementation schedules for curriculum/initiatives/projects, acquiring skills for implementation, and creating educational resources.
- Lead design and implementation of youth council activities and/ or adventures throughout the year.
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of sexual violence prevention education curriculum in school and in community as requested.
- Meet regularly with T’Sayain Coordinator and T’sayain Core members to help with planning and support implementation of T’sayain projects and initiatives, especially around intergenerational sessions.
- Take lead in planning Opide initiatives by scheduling planning meetings, taking notes, delegating and tracking tasks, distributing materials/resources, and supporting implementation.
- Meet and collaborate regularly with the GGHJ Program Manager and staff to coordinate work schedules, help set productivity, accountability, performance and task delegation.
- Conduct basic office duties, such as to copy/scan documents, answer phones, take messages, etc.
- Help maintain and update contact lists and databases for the program.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping of all GGHJ project activities and by completing post event surveys along with monthly reports to the GGHJ Program Manager and Grant & Compliance Specialist.
- Prepare and maintain electronic and hard copy files and folders for program and sign-in sheets.
- Obtain prior approval and provide updates to GGHJ Program Manager regarding supply purchases, mileage reimbursements and timesheets.
- Turn in sign-in sheets, invoices, expense receipts, and financial paperwork on a biweekly basis, including credit card purchases to the TWU Office and Program Support Coordinator.
- Process mileage and personal reimbursements on a monthly basis and input into Monday.com.
- Input, update and maintain weekly Google Calendars, Monday.com and productivity tools for staff hours, staff work plans, program activities, events, and training.
- Attend and provide Intergenerational/Opide updates at weekly GGHJ planning meetings, bi-weekly T’sayain planning meetings, and monthly in-person TWU Staff Meetings and other relevant meetings or training.
- Uphold and maintain confidentiality of individuals seen at TWU and through the GGHJ Program.
- Collaborate and support in general TWU fundraising strategy as requested.
Outreach/ Community Building
- Ensure events are inclusive and representative of the diverse community, considering cultural and demographic factors, with a special focus on highlighting the contributions of Indigenous women and girls.
- Assist in creating, revising, updating, and distributing GGHJ/TWU outreach materials and information for use in TWU newsletters, social media postings, websites, and other potential media outlets.
- Attend in-person and virtual events and community meetings as a TWU representative with Program Manager approval to build and maintain supportive relationships with key decision makers and community members/organizations.
- Host, attend, and participate in coalition meetings, public meetings, legislative sessions, and conferences related to youth and intergenerational issues as approved and/ or requested by GGHJ Program Manager and TWU Directors.
Training and Classes
- Participate and support in training/classes for staff, service providers and community on a variety of topics including but not limited to Gender and Healing Justice and TWU core models (i.e. Two-world Harmony, Trauma Healing Rocks, Etc.).
- Collaborate with the GGHJ staff, T’sayain, community leaders and youth council to develop and implement engaging and relevant projects/ initiatives for intergenerational learning, healthy interactions and educational activities.
- Commit to on-going professional skill development and anti-oppression practice/approach.
- Assist in organizing logistics and implementation of program training, sessions, and activities.
Opide – Campaign/ Movement Building and Connection
- Actively coordinate and collaborate on community engagement efforts, including strategy development and implementation, with GGHJ staff or other TWU staff as needed.
- Establish and maintain relational-tivity among media, key-decision makers, local businesses, organizations, community leaders/ members/ organizations, including tribal and public/ community schools.
- Assist in coordinating and implementing TWU’s gender and healing justice prevention and educational campaign(s).
- Support GGHJ program manager in development and delivery of training and other educational opportunities/learning pathways for staff and programs that advance 1) understanding of GGHJ within the context of their area of work and 2) ability to apply a GGHJ lens to their work.
- Host, attend, and participate in campaigns/ events related to youth, gender and healing justice as approved by GGHJ Program Manager and TWU Directors.
Perform other duties as assigned by GGHJ Program Manager and TWU Directors.
Minimum Position Qualifications
- High school diploma/ GED or associates degree. 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 development, implementation, and ongoing program coordination.
- Demonstrates ability to clearly establish goals and objectives, plan/organize activities and projects.
- Demonstrates good negotiation skills, works independently, and demonstrates good judgment.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills to effectively and respectfully work with a diversity of audiences and situations.
- Ability to utilize computer equipment, software and other electronic devices to perform work effectively and efficiently is desirable.
- Working knowledge with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Monday.com, Google and database management software is preferred.
- Strong group management skills.
- Multilingualism is preferred – Indigenous/Tribal languages, Spanish.
- Knowledge and practice of collaborative problem-solving conflict resolution, participatory planning, and community-based research/assessment.
- Comfortable discussing gender, youth and social justice issues, racism, and social and economic inequalities.
- Experience with experiential learning and teaching styles, and working with diverse groups.
- 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.
Prevention Education Coordinator –
Location: Espanola, NM.
Status: Non-exempt, regular full-time (40 hours/week), Level I
Rate: $22.66/hour (Please note that our offer process does not include negotiation on salaries and benefits, which can create inequities in pay across the organization.)
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit this form — you can upload your cover letter and resumé there. If you have trouble submitting the form, please email info@tewawomenunited.org.
The Prevention Education Coordinator supports the Gender and Generational Healing Justice (GGHJ) Program by developing educational plans, coordinating program implementation, and facilitating prevention education on sexual violence in public schools, charter schools, local colleges and universities, and community organizations.
This position develops and delivers culturally grounded, trauma-informed prevention education that promotes healthy relations, consent, respect, and community well-being. Through education, interactive projects, and the creation of inclusive community spaces, the Prevention Education Coordinator helps cultivate a culture of consent and supports efforts to prevent sexual violence while advancing healing justice and community well-being.
Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- Help in the development and implementation of GGHJ Program goals, strategies, objectives and grant deliverables.
- Assist the GGHJ Program Manager in designing and implementing the projects, including building community networks, developing distribution practices, acquiring tools, and creating educational resources.
- Uphold and maintain confidentiality of individuals seen at TWU and through the GGHJ Program.
- Oversee day-to-day project activities with supervision from the GGHJ Program Manager, including coordinating prevention workshops, events, and training that impact and benefit youth from the tribes and communities located in Northern New Mexico.
- Plan and implement two to three cohorts during the school year and one Intergenerational summer cohort (i.e. Tewa Cosmos).
- Collaborate with GGHJ Program Manager, and other TWU staff to prepare for and implement prevention education in community and/ or college (i.e. teach-ins on Healthy Masculinities, MMIWR, general violence prevention and sexual violence).
- Hold weekly debriefs and planning meetings with the Program Manager and other GGHJ staff.
- Create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment that demonstrates respect for Pueblo identities and cultures, as well as any other identities held by students and school staff.
- Follow safety procedures set by each school regarding entrance and exit doors, signing in and out, wearing badges, etc.
- Implement strategies to engage and involve youth and community leaders development (i.e. skill building, communication, writing and oral presentation/ testimony)
- Recruit, manage, supervise and onboard volunteers, contractors, and curriculum facilitators for curriculum planning and implementation.
- Maintain detailed records of each cohort and event, including attendance, expenses, and feedback.
- Ensure collection and documentation of pre- and post- test for each session and cohort is completed for DOH cohorts.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping and feedback of all GGHJ prevention projects/activities and complete post event surveys along with monthly reports to the GGHJ Program Manager and Grant & Compliance Specialist.
- Meet and participate in scheduled meetings with funders, evaluators and other entities as necessary.
- Input, update and maintain weekly Google Calendars, Monday.com and productivity tools for staff hours, staff work plans, program activities, events, and training.
- Attend and provide updates at monthly in-person TWU staff meetings/ training, weekly GGHJ program staff meetings, supervision meetings, and other meetings/events/training.
- Collaborate with the GGHJ Program Manager to develop and manage budgets and expense tracking.
- Obtain prior approval and provide updates to GGHJ Program Manager regarding supply purchases, mileage reimbursements and timesheets.
- Turn in sign-in sheets, invoices, expense receipts, and financial paperwork on a biweekly basis, including credit card purchases and reimbursements to the TWU Office and Program Support Coordinator.
- Process mileage and personal reimbursements on a monthly basis and input into Monday.com.
- Collaborate and support in general TWU fundraising strategy as requested.
Outreach/ Community Building
- Create marketing materials and implement strategies to promote program/ project events through various channels (social media, community bulletin boards, etc.) and attract people of diverse backgrounds and age groups.
- Uphold all TWU values and professional practices when working with students and schools staff, including the use of language, attire, and hygiene practices that reflect valuing the safety of the students.
- Ensure events are inclusive and representative of the diverse community, considering cultural and demographic factors, with a special focus on highlighting the contributions of Indigenous women and girls.
- 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.
Training and Classes
- Help develop and lead facilitator training and community education on MMIWR, Healthy Masculinities, A’Gin Body Sovereignty and Healthy Sexuality and Weaving Courage curriculum.
- Commit to on-going professional skill development and anti-oppression practice/approach.
Opide – Campaign/Movement Building and Connection
- Actively coordinate and collaborate on community engagement efforts, including strategy development and implementation, with GGHJ staff or other TWU staff as needed.
- Coordinate and support other TWU Programs as needed and indicated in the scope of work with supervisory pre-approval.
- Establish and maintain relational-tivity among media, key-decision makers, local businesses, organizations, community leaders/ members/ organizations, including tribal and public/ community schools.
- Lead in the implementation of TWU’s prevention education and culture of consent campaign(s).
- Support GGHJ program manager in development and delivery of training and other educational opportunities/learning pathways for staff and programs that advance 1) understanding of GGHJ within the context of their area of work and 2) ability to apply a GGHJ lens to their work.
Performs other duties as requested by TWU Directors and/or GGHJ Program Manager.
Minimum Position Qualifications
- Associates degree in a related field or a minimum of three (3) years experience in primary and secondary prevention, youth development, education field, communications or marketing, community engagement, event planning, or related areas. 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 development, implementation, and ongoing project/ program coordination.
- Demonstrates ability to clearly establish goals and objectives, plan/organize activities and projects.
- Demonstrates good negotiation skills, works independently, and demonstrates good judgment.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills to effectively and respectfully work with a diversity of audiences and situations.
- Ability to utilize computer equipment, software and other electronic devices to perform work effectively and efficiently is desirable.
- Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Monday.com, Google and database management software is preferred.
- 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 topics such as gender justice, sexual violence, sexual harassment, consent, sexual assault, menstrual health, etc.
- Experience with experiential learning and teaching styles, and working with diverse groups.
- 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.
Reproductive Justice Program
Yiya Vi Kagingdi Doula Project Coordinator –
The Reproductive Justice Program is seeking a Yiya Vi Kagingdi (YVK) Doula Project Coordinator to coordinate the YVK Doula Project, Doula Hub and YVK Doula Training as well as variety of support, advocacy, intervention and outreach services to increase choices in the birthing experience for people in Northern New Mexico. The YVK Doula Coordinator oversees YVK community doulas, ensuring quality services to pregnant peoples and their support circles.
Status: Non-exempt, Regular Full-time, Level I Coordinator Position (40 hours per week)
Pay rate: $22.66/hour (Please note that our offer process does not include negotiation on salaries and benefits, which can create inequities in pay across the organization.)
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit this form — you can upload your cover letter and resumé there. If you have trouble submitting the form, please email info@tewawomenunited.org.
Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Duties
YVK Doula Project Administration & Client Coordination
- Assists RJ Program Manager with all day-to-day activities related to the Reproductive Justice Program.
- Reinforces efforts by RJ Program to request payment for services, specifically during client referral and intake process, when appropriate.
- Monitors and improves, as needed, fee for service strategies by utilizing the fee schedule, payment agreement, and consistent messages about the costs and benefits of doula assistance starting at client intake.
- Coordinates with RJ Program Assistant, around client follow up regarding volunteer (reciprocity) options.
- Provides coordination of the overall activities of the YVK Doula Project including classes, trainings, and outreach.
- Creates and actively maintains work plans and Doula Board in Monday.com to document YVK doula assisted births, prospective clients, and service inquiries.
- Provides monthly/quarterly program statistics and reports to RJ Program Manager and Grants Specialist.
- Delegates tasks to RJ Program Assistant as needed.
- Manages the client referral, intake and match process for the YVK Doula Project services.
- Coordinates with RJ Program Manager and Program Assistant regarding Client needs and program supplies.
- Ensures HIPAA compliance.
- Manages and provides case management and referral assistance for clients needing other services not provided by TWU with Family Services Coordinator as needed.
- Conducts regular check-ins with clients and follow-ups to ensure completion of services.
- Assists RJ Program Manager in developing and implementing quality-improvement efforts for YVK Doula Project including protocols, tools, materials and resources.
- Works with partner organizations to increase access to midwifery services and options for home, birth center, and hospital births, increase the number and ethnic diversity of birth workers in the northern Pueblos and Espanola Valley, and advocates for policies to ensure that pregnant people and their families are given information to make healthy choices and support when necessary so that their choices are honored.
- Provides facilitation for various classes, trainings, meetings and events as directed.
- Attends organizational and program specific staff meetings.
- Provides YVK updates at TWU monthly staff meetings.
- Completes monthly reports and data to the Grant Specialist and RJ Program Manager as required.
YVK Doula Project Oversight/ Supervision
- Helps create and monitors identified portions of the RJ Budget with RJ Program Staff.
- Coordinates expenditures for the YVK Doula Project based upon the approved fiscal budget.
- Provides supervision of YVK doulas productivity, certification, training, accountability, performance and delegation of tasks through one-on-one check-ins and regular meetings with contract and student doulas.
- Provides oversight and coordination of Doula Mentors.
- Provides to RJ Program Manager time sheets.
- Places in Monday.com reimbursement requests, doula invoices and expense forms on a bi-weekly basis.
- Reviews Doula Invoices for accuracy and approves before submitting to RJ Program Manager.
- Ensures certification competencies and ongoing learning opportunities are provided for YVK doulas.
- Coordinates and facilitates quarterly doula HUB meetings for community doulas.
- Coordinates and participates in the facilitation of Doula Orientations.
- Maintains timely communications with YVK contract doulas through email, social media, phone contacts.
- Maintains electronic records for all services provided and ensures completion.
- Sends reminders and maintains Monday.com Doula Board for submission of timely doula invoices for payment.
- Monitors doula services to ensure compliance with program standards and policies.
- Communicates with RJ Program Manager about any issues regarding doula accountability and compliance with practices, values and standards.
- Conducts reflective practice check-ins for YVK contract doulas on a bi-annual basis and provides reports to RJ Program Manager about doula experiences.
Yiya Vi Kagingdi Doula Training
- Coordinates YVK Doula Training logistics.
- Leads screening of applicants for Doula Trainings.
- Gives recommendations and secures Doula Trainings contract faculty/ trainers.
- Secures facilitators and participates as a back up facilitator as needed.
- Maintains and provides student doula charts to YVK Training Support staff.
- Provides support and referrals towards student doula certification completion.
- Connects student doulas to YVK doula mentors.
- Provides oversight of YVK Doula mentors.
Outreach/Community Building
- Contributes to news & email list with TWU Communications Consultant.
- Helps provide updates to YVK Social Media page.
- Responds to inquiries from the public, clients, doulas and TWU staff.
- Reviews program materials for outreach and publicity; work with RJ Program Manager and fellow staff to develop new materials as needed.
- Helps maintain the current RJ Program email list.
- Helps maintain consistent messaging in the distribution of materials for outreach, presentations and social media to describe YVK Project alignment with parent/infant attachment and bonding, baby-wearing, breastfeeding, infant massage, and birthing options according to the birthing mother and person’s choice.
- Represents TWU at community and professional meetings, trainings, and events.
- Assists with planning and participation in new and ongoing community-based initiatives.
- Assures consistent documentation of outreach and education at community events through the use of sign in sheets and photos and appropriate consent forms as appropriate.
- Participates in and attends weekly supervision and monthly staff meetings.
Opide – Campaign/Movement Building and Connection
- Coordinates and supports other TWU Programs as needed and indicated in the scope of work with supervisory pre-approval.
- Upholds a commitment to anti-oppression and de-colonization work with a focus on racial equity and reproductive justice, specific to birth justice.
Performs other duties as requested by RJ Program Manager and TWU Directors.
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
- Associates’s degree or work in human services field, including but not limited to early childhood education, midwifery/ doula services, infant/ child mental health and/or related fields. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted, as long as it directly relates to the essential duties and responsibilities.
- Doula certification preferred.
- Experience in supervisory role.
- Demonstrates ability to clearly establish goals and objectives, plan/organize activities and projects.
- Demonstrates good negotiation skills, works independently, and demonstrates good judgment.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
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 – Tewa/ Tribal/ Indigenous/Spanish 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, volunteers, and contractors.
- Experience with experiential learning and teaching styles, and working with diverse groups.
- 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.
Family Support Services Coordinator –
The Family Support Services Coordinator is responsible for developing, organizing, and implementing programming that supports families and caregivers across various aspects of their lives. This position coordinates family support services and develops educational opportunities, classes, and resources that uplift parents, caregivers, and community members.
The Family Support Services Coordinator supports the Reproductive Justice (RJ) Program by advancing initiatives grounded in reproductive justice principles, cultural responsiveness, and community collaboration. This position works closely with community partners, families, and stakeholders to create accessible, inclusive, and supportive spaces that strengthen family well-being, connection, and empowerment.
Status: Non-exempt, Regular Full-Time, Level II Coordinator Position (40 hours per week)
Pay rate: $20.60/hour (Please note that our offer process does not include negotiation on salaries and benefits, which can create inequities in pay across the organization.)
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit this form — you can upload your cover letter and resumé there. If you have trouble submitting the form, please email info@tewawomenunited.org.
Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- Help in the development and implementation of RJ Program goals, strategies, objectives and grant deliverables.
- Assist the RJ Program Manager in designing and implementing the projects, including building community networks,developing distribution practices, acquiring tools, and creating educational resources.
- Maintain confidentiality of individuals seen at TWU and through the RJ Program.
- Provide direct support and assistance to individuals and families accessing reproductive health services, including counseling, advocacy, and referrals.
- Conduct intake assessments to understand clients’ needs and preferences and develop personalized support plans accordingly.
- Serve as a resource to connect clients with adequate resources and professional support.
- Coordinate support groups conducted by contractors.
- Provide resources to clients navigating reproductive health decisions and challenges by developing and maintaining a booklet of community resources available for participants.
- Provide nourishment for various classes, workshops and sessions for participants. This may include the preparation of small meals.
- Stay informed about current trends, research, and best practices in reproductive health and justice to ensure quality services for community members.
- Organize, document, and maintain records of all RJ Family Support Services activities carried every month in Monday.com.
- Responsible for the oversight, coordination and organization of RJ Community Closet and Diapers distribution.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping of all RJ project activities and by completing post event surveys/ snapshots along with monthly reports to the RJ Program Manager and Grant & Compliance Specialist.
- Prepare and maintain electronic and hard copy files and folders for program and sign-in sheets.
- Obtain prior approval and provide updates to RJ Program Manager regarding supply purchases, mileage reimbursements and timesheets.
- Turn in sign-in sheets, invoices, expense receipts, and financial paperwork on a biweekly basis, including credit card purchases to the TWU Office and Program Support Coordinator.
- Process mileage and personal reimbursements on a monthly basis and input into Monday.com.
- Assist in budget management and resource allocation for Family support services activities, events and/ or projects.
- Input, update and maintain weekly Google Calendars, Monday.com and productivity tools for staff hours, staff work plans, program activities, events, and training.
- Attend and provide Family Support updates at weekly RJ staff/ planning meetings, monthly in-person TWU Staff Meetings and other relevant meetings or training.
- Meet and participate in scheduled meetings with funders, evaluators, and other entities as necessary.
- Collaborate and support in general TWU fundraising strategy as requested.
Outreach/ Community Building
- Ensure events are inclusive and representative of the diverse community, considering cultural and demographic factors, with a special focus on highlighting the impacts/contributions of Indigenous women and girls.
- Assist in creating, revising, updating, and distributing RJ/ Family Services outreach materials and information for use in TWU newsletters, social media postings, websites, and other potential media outlets.
- Attend in-person and virtual events and community meetings as a TWU representative with Program Manager approval 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 Family Services and RJ issues as approved and requested by RJ Program Manager and TWU Directors.
Training and Classes
- Create, present, coordinate or facilitate RJ family support services classes, workshops, activities, and training from a land-based and “Nava Toi Yiya” perspective.
- Create, present, coordinate or facilitate RJ family support services classes, workshops, activities, and training from a trauma/ healing informed approach and perspective.
- Commit to on-going professional skill development and anti-oppression practice/approach.
- Assist in organizing logistics and implementation of program training, sessions, and activities.
Opide – Campaign/Movement Building and Connection
- Actively coordinate and collaborate on community engagement efforts, including strategy development and implementation, with RJ staff or other TWU program areas and staff as needed.
- Assist in coordinating and implementing TWU’s RJ and educational campaign(s).
- Support RJ Program Manager in development and delivery of training and other educational opportunities/learning pathways for staff and programs that advance 1) understanding of RJ within the context of their area of work and 2) ability to apply a RJ lens to their work.
- Engage with network partners and community members for meetings, decision making, and the process of collaborative participatory RJ research, initiatives, policies, legislation and/or projects that center Native women and girls as requested by RJ Program Manager and TWU Directors.
Perform other duties as requested by RJ Program Manager or TWU Directors.
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
- Associate’s degree in social work, public health, or a related field and/or a minimum of two (2) years experience in public health, reproductive health, family support services, social services, or related fields. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted as long as it directly relates to the essential duties and responsibilities
- Strong understanding of reproductive justice principles is required.
- Knowledge of community resources and services related to reproductive health, family planning, and sexual health.
- Experience in development, implementation, and ongoing program coordination.
- Demonstrates ability to clearly establish goals and objectives, plan/organize activities and projects.
- Demonstrates good negotiation skills, works independently, and demonstrates good judgment.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills to effectively and respectfully work with a diversity of audiences and situations.
- Ability to utilize computer equipment, software and other electronic devices to perform work effectively and efficiently is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Monday.com, Google and database management software is desirable.
- Strong group coordination and organizational 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 with experiential learning and teaching styles, and working with diverse groups.
- 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.
Internship Program
Tewa Women United provides semester or year-long internship opportunities for those interested in impacting the community.
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