Program Coordinator

Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance

Program Coordinator supporting TERA’s Indigenous-led education, outreach, training, and ecocultural stewardship programs in California. Coordinating events, communications, participants, logistics, and grant documentation.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeLakeport • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $24 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program planning, logistics management, and community outreach, with strong communication skills and a commitment to cross-cultural collaboration. Proficient in utilizing various software tools to support educational and stewardship initiatives.

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Program PlanningCommunity OutreachLogistics ManagementStrong Writing SkillsCultural Competency

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Hard Skills

Program DevelopmentCurriculum DevelopmentBudget TrackingEvent CoordinationAttendance Record MaintenanceVideoconferencing ToolsDigital CommunicationsMedia ProductionEcocultural StewardshipNative Language Revitalization

Soft Skills

CollaborationFlexibilityAdaptabilityReliabilityAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobe AcrobatZoomGoogle Meet

Industry Keywords

Tribal ProgrammingNonprofit ProgrammingCommunity EngagementOutreach EventsStewardship Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with program planning and development for education, outreach, training, fellowship, workshop, TREX, and ecocultural fire programs
Develop and distribute promotional materials and program-related communications
Coordinate and participate in outreach, tabling, and community education events
Coordinate registration and serve as the main contact for participants and public program inquiries
Identify program dates and locations and maintain public and internal calendars
Schedule, participate in, and take notes for program planning meetings
Assist with curriculum and course agenda development
Manage program logistics, including tools, supplies, facilities, food, water, curriculum materials, and certificates
Track budgets and coordinate stipend payments with grant and finance teams
Create and manage instructor/mentor contracts and assist with travel arrangements and other needs
Maintain participation and attendance records, document activities through photos and videos, process evaluation surveys, and collect testimonials
Maintain community relationships, mailing lists, outreach supplies, and event readiness
Attend staff and team meetings, collaborate across departments, and support office upkeep
Participate in EcoCultural stewardship work with the TERA crew up to one day per quarter if desired

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, ecology, natural resource management, or a similar field
Minimum 2 years of experience supporting Tribal or nonprofit programming in logistics, outreach, education, or stewardship
Minimum 1 year of experience working with Tribal communities
Willingness to learn about contemporary challenges, concerns, and interests of the Lake County tribal community and ecology
Strong writing, storytelling, and communications skills
Expertise with Google Suite, including Mail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and Drive
Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
Expertise with Adobe Acrobat
Experience with videoconferencing tools such as Zoom and Meet
Ability to learn new software and technology
Cultural competency, humility, self-awareness, and willingness to learn
Commitment to cross-cultural work as a bridge builder
Ability to listen well and give and receive direct, honest, and constructive feedback
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong work ethic, reliability, accountability, flexibility, and adaptability
Ability to develop and follow prioritized work plans, meet deadlines, manage multiple projects, and handle competing demands
Optional/desirable: Working knowledge of Pomo languages or Native language revitalization
Optional/desirable: 1+ years of ecocultural stewardship experience
Optional/desirable: 1+ years of community engagement and outreach experience
Optional/desirable: 1+ years of digital communications, storytelling, and/or media production experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

IRA retirement plan
$600 monthly pre-tax health reimbursement, usable for insurance premiums, copays, or other qualified health expenses
Up to 30 days of paid time off annually, including 14 holidays, 5 days sick leave, and 12 days vacation
On-the-job training
Great working environment
Option to work remotely on occasion with supervisor approval