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　　National Parks Conversation Association (NPCA), the nation’s oldest and largest national parks nonprofit advocate, has an exciting opportunity for a  Mid- Atlantic Indigenous Engagement Fellow.    

　　NPCA’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Office seeks an individual passionate about indigenous engagement and supporting tribal sovereignty through policy and advocacy in National Parks. This is a part-time, remote/hybrid opportunity (20 hours per week) with a flexible schedule.

　　The right candidate will be able to participate in in-person/virtual events and meetings in the Washington, DC area as well as working virtually to conduct research and plan events.

　　This position will support the Mid-Atlantic region’s initiatives to deepen indigenous engagement with tribal nations and National Parks. In addition, this person will support campaign work that includes researching current department initiatives supporting tribal sovereignty, reaching out to local tribal nations, and participating in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

　　Location:  Washington, DC (hybrid / remote)

　　Schedule:  Part-time; up to 20 hours per week

　　Compensation:  $22 per hour

　　Deliverables:

　　This Fellow will support the indigenous engagement campaign in the Mid-Atlantic region to support tribal nations and national parks in implementation of current department initiatives, such as co-management and traditional ecological knowledge. The fellow will conduct research to gain a deeper understanding of current policy as well as building relationships with tribal nations to support their needs as appropriate. This Fellow will create a presentation to educate advocates and stakeholders about indigenous engagement and current initiatives to further tribal sovereignty in National Parks.

　　Qualifications:

　　Current or recent college graduate (within one year of graduation)

　　Strategic thinking skills with the ability to perform thorough research and produce concise memos and reports

　　Strong writing, research, and editing skills

　　Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills

　　Ability to work independently and as part of a team

　　Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiian and individuals of native decent from the US territories in Oceania/the Pacific are strongly encouraged to apply.

　　Enthusiasm, positive attitude, and interest in national park, tribal, and environmental issues

　　Physical Effort and Dexterity :   While performing the duties of the job, the employee is typically required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　NPCA is committed to diversity among its employees and hiring practices. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

　　Employer’s Rights:   NPCA reserves the right to revise this position description at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between NPCA and employee and is subject to change by NPCA as the needs of NPCA and requirements of the job change. The above is not an exhaustive list of the requirements for the position.

　　COVID-19:  Please be aware that NPCA requires all employees who are required to work onsite, whether regularly or sporadically to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to show proof of vaccination. NPCA is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law. *This does not apply to applicants residing in Montana, Tennessee, and Florida.