We're protecting and enhancing America's National Park System for present and future generations.

National Parks Conversation Association (NPCA), the nation’s oldest and largest national parks nonprofit advocate, has an exciting opportunity for 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/Virginia/Maryland 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:  DC, MD, VA, PA/Remote

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

Compensation: $22-$25

Tangible deliverables that will be achieved: 

A comprehensive overview of Tribal priorities in our National Parks in the Mid-Atlantic Region

An educational webinar for tribal leaders and partners.

Preferred 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.

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.