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Job ID: 14074219
 
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Job Title:Community Engagement Specialist - Tribal Liaison
Work Type:Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:$26.23 - $29.26 Hourly
Benefits:401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO, Vision Plan
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
Lived experience preferred as well as at least two years of experience working with Indigenous youth, families and/or community organizations. 4-year degree in related field preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with Indigenous traditions and culture with ability to identify commonalities and differences in meanings, teachings and activities among the different Indigenous communities required.
Knowledge of the history of Indigenous peoples and tribal sovereignty in Minnesota.
Experience with community organizing, community engagement, and outreach. Must be familiar with community resources to support a wide range of goals and work effectively and cooperatively with partners to carry out job activities.
Understanding of principles of holistic wellness and harm reduction.
Broad knowledge of current issues and trends in mental health, addictions, trauma, 2SLGBTQ2+, human trafficking, family counselling and/or support services, youth engagement, group facilitation, early childhood education, housing, energy, and senior services.
Experience in developing partnerships with community agencies, staff, and clients.
Experience and creativity in the planning, development, and implementation of programs and services, including the ability to identify and resource new programs based on needs.
Strong organizational, time management and project management skills required. Ability to effectively prioritize work activities and meet deadlines.
Excellent professionalism required with staff, clients, and all stakeholders. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships. Ability to work within and contribute to a positive team environment.
Demonstrated ability to engage various audiences through different training methods and tools.
Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ojibwe language fluency is an asset.
Must be able to honor private/confidential information.
A valid driver's license is required.
DHS NetStudy clearance required.
Preferred Skills:
 
Driver's License: Class D Required
Job Description:
MAHUBE-OTWA is actively recruiting for a Community Engagement Specialist - Tribal Liaison. We are seeking passionate individual to help us strengthen our communities by cultivating new and existing relationships within our communities with a demonstrated commitment to Indigenous culture and alignment to MAHUBE-OTWA’s mission. This position creates linkages between MAHUBE-OTWA’s programming and Tribal Governments and Native-led nonprofits. Creates opportunities that reduce racial disparities among clients and connects community members with opportunities to engage in culture as an asset-building strategy. Collaborates across all Agency programs and involves both direct contact with clients, and active engagement of service providers, MAHUBE-OTWA staff, and external organization staff.


Pay: $26.23 - $29.26

Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday

Remote Work: Partially Remote, Travel within service area required

Location(s): Detroit Lakes, MN preferred

Program(s): Agency

Benefits: Health & Dental Insurance, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Vision, Retirement Plan, Holiday Pay, PTO and more…


Why join the MAHUBE-OTWA family?

Be part of our team of passionate, purpose-driven colleagues who believe in our Agency values - Client Focused, Community Minded and Resourceful. Help us achieve our Mission to empower people to achieve self-sufficiency. Make a lasting impact in the fight against poverty and homelessness. Make a difference in the lives of others. Help us deliver tangible results that empower people and strengthen our communities.


EEO Statement: MAHUBE-OTWA is an Equal opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) Employer. We recruit, select, hire, transfer, promote, demote, layoff, discipline, terminate, recall, compensate, and train without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance. We take affirmative steps to ensure that all of our company’s employment practices are free of discrimination. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible.


A COMPLETED AGENCY APPLICATION IS REQUIRED as well as 2 work related letters of reference. Please add references to your application or send separately to hr@mahube.org.

Complete the application on our website WWW.MAHUBE.ORG/APPLY-NOW

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