Tribal Community Engagement Lead

FERNANDENO TATAVIAM BAND OF MI; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

FERNANDENO TATAVIAM BAND OF MI seeks a Community Engagement Coordinator to plan and lead tribal community engagement activities in San Fernando, CA. You will coordinate meetings, develop engagement materials, and support the Tribal Health & Wellness initiatives.

The role emphasizes culturally respectful processes, collaboration with citizens, elders, and partners, and documentation of community priorities to inform governance and health programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Development, Social Work, Psychology, Public Administration, Communications, Native American Studies, or a related field.
• Associate degree and equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum three years of experience in community engagement, outreach, program coordination, public participation, or community development.
• Experience working with Native American communities, Tribal governments, or Indigenous organizations preferred.
• Experience facilitating meetings and community discussions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid California driver’s license and ability to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies that promote broad participation by Tribal citizens and stakeholders.
• Recruit participants for community listening sessions, focus groups, workshops, surveys, and planning meetings.
• Build relationships with Tribal citizens, elders, youth, families, cultural leaders, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
• Conduct outreach through Tribal communications, social media, events, newsletters, and direct contact.
• Ensure community participation reflects diverse perspectives and priorities.
• Coordinate and facilitate community meetings, listening sessions, focus groups, workshops, and advisory council meetings.
• Develop meeting agendas, presentation materials, surveys, and facilitation guides.
• Create opportunities for meaningful community input into project activities and policy development.
• Facilitate culturally appropriate engagement processes that honor Tribal traditions and values.
• Assist with implementation of the Tribal Health & Wellness Implementation Framework.
• Gather and document community feedback regarding wellness services, behavioral health priorities, healthcare access barriers, and health governance issues.
• Support planning activities related to expansion of the FTBMI Health and Wellness Code.
• Assist with community engagement efforts related to establishing a Tribal healthcare entity and future healthcare system development.
• Coordinate activities of the Community Health Advisory Council.
• Schedule meetings and maintain records of discussions and recommendations.
• Facilitate communication between advisory council members, project staff, and Tribal leadership.
• Track recommendations and assist with implementation follow-up.
• Collect and maintain participant data, attendance records, surveys, feedback forms, and engagement metrics.
• Prepare summaries of community input and planning outcomes.
• Assist with project reports, performance measures, and grant reporting requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information and records.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and public agencies.
• Coordinate participation of external partners in project activities where appropriate.
• Represent FTBMI at community meetings, conferences, and outreach events.

Skills

Community engagement

Facilitation

Communication

Project coordination

Data collection

Microsoft Office

Survey tools

Virtual meeting platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Survey tools

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

FERNANDENO TATAVIAM BAND OF MI seeks a Community Engagement Coordinator to plan and lead tribal community engagement activities in San Fernando, CA. You will coordinate meetings, develop engagement materials, and support the Tribal Health & Wellness initiatives.

The role emphasizes culturally respectful processes, collaboration with citizens, elders, and partners, and documentation of community priorities to inform governance and health programs.