Native Wellness & Recovery Programs Coordinator

Minneapolis American Indian Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minneapolis American Indian Center (MAIC) seeks a Recovery Fitness and Recovery Services Coordinator to lead wellness, fitness, nutrition, and recovery programming for Native individuals and families.

You will collaborate with instructors and community partners to plan weekly groups and support culturally grounded activities such as Recovery Powwows and the Recognition Feast, while ensuring data collection and reporting for program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred in Health Education, Public Health, Exercise Science, Nutrition, Human Services, Social Work, or related field.
• Minimum two years in physical activity, fitness, wellness, or health promotion.
• Minimum five years working with American Indian communities.
• Understanding health disparities affecting American Indian populations.
• Experience with substance use disorder recovery services.
• Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate weekly wellness, fitness, and nutrition groups for individuals in recovery services.
• Provide education on physical activity, healthy nutrition, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Develop culturally responsive wellness activities to support recovery and well-being.
• Collaborate with instructors, health educators, and partners to provide specialized programming.
• Encourage participation in fitness, recreation, sports, and nutrition education.
• Coordinate community engagement and Recovery Fun Nights, Powwows, and the Recognition Feast.
• Collect, monitor, and report participant attendance and program outcomes.
• Maintain records required by funders; assist with grant reporting and evaluation.

Skills

Community engagement

Public health

Health education

Interpersonal skills

Data collection

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

Job description

The Minneapolis American Indian Center (MAIC) seeks a Recovery Fitness and Recovery Services Coordinator to lead wellness, fitness, nutrition, and recovery programming for Native individuals and families.

You will collaborate with instructors and community partners to plan weekly groups and support culturally grounded activities such as Recovery Powwows and the Recognition Feast, while ensuring data collection and reporting for program outcomes.