Statewide Tribal Cultural Programs Lead

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ArtsWA is seeking a Tribal Cultural Affairs Liaison to lead development, management, and expansion of the Tribal Cultural Affairs Program statewide from Olympia, with some travel to tribal events. You will work with the TCA team to implement grants for Native artists and culture-bearers, provide outreach, technical assistance, and liaison to tribal communities.

The role demands deep knowledge of Native arts, strong program management, and the ability to manage multiple projects and a small team.

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of experience working directly with federally recognized Tribes and Tribal communities as a primary responsibility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Government-to-Government protocols and sovereignty.
• Understanding of ArtsWA, its programming, structure, and mission.
• A valid driver’s license, free from serious traffic violations.
• Strong public service and customer focus ethic.
• Ability to adapt communication and approaches to different communities and individuals, including the Tribes.

Responsibilities

• Act as ArtsWA’s primary liaison to Tribal communities and the agencies, organizations, and individuals that serve them.
• Develop and manage a $1,650,000 bi-annual program budget while seeking additional resources in partnership with the team, the budget office, legislators, stakeholders, and the Executive Director.
• Engage with constituents, board members, partner agencies, legislators, funders, and the public. Public speaking abilities a must.
• Coordinate and work collaboratively with internal agency programs and outside partners to deliver technical assistance to Tribal communities.
• Promote and improve cultural learning, cultural humility, cultural responsiveness, and government-to-government training within ArtsWA and with our partners to assure understanding of Tribal issues.
• Cultivate relationships and connections across regions and states, including (but not limited to) virtual meetings, in-person visits, or conference travel.

Skills

Tribal liaison experience

G2G protocols

Public speaking

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Job description

ArtsWA is seeking a Tribal Cultural Affairs Liaison to lead development, management, and expansion of the Tribal Cultural Affairs Program statewide from Olympia, with some travel to tribal events. You will work with the TCA team to implement grants for Native artists and culture-bearers, provide outreach, technical assistance, and liaison to tribal communities.

The role demands deep knowledge of Native arts, strong program management, and the ability to manage multiple projects and a small team.