IPLC Partnerships Lead: Tribal Engagement & Compliance

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 98,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Colorado State University seeks an Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLC) Team Lead to guide engagement and consultation processes with Tribes and local communities, ensuring FPIC principles and tribal sovereignty are integrated into project planning and data governance.

The role involves coordinating with federal and tribal partners, managing cultural resources programs, and advancing CARE principles within environmental and cultural resource management projects.

Qualifications

• Be an enrolled member of a Federally recognized American Indian Tribe.
• MS/MA in anthropology, history, Indigenous studies, ethnic studies, or closely related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of practice‑area relevant professional experience.
• Working knowledge of Tribal governance, cultural considerations, and applicable Tribal, federal, state, and local regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance to ensure engagement activities align with tribal sovereignty and FPIC.
• Oversee cultural monitors and environmental technicians on the Sentinel Project.
• Coordinate regulatory compliance to avoid impacts on sacred sites and minimize project delays.
• Develop and manage cultural resources data and records in compliance with agreements.
• Advise on community engagement strategies and tribal government consultation processes.

Skills

Cross-cultural communications

Leadership

Goverance knowledge

Document management

Project coordination

Education

MS/MA in anthropology or Indigenous studies

Tools

SharePoint

ArcGIS

Job description

Colorado State University seeks an Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLC) Team Lead to guide engagement and consultation processes with Tribes and local communities, ensuring FPIC principles and tribal sovereignty are integrated into project planning and data governance.

The role involves coordinating with federal and tribal partners, managing cultural resources programs, and advancing CARE principles within environmental and cultural resource management projects.