Community Equity Coordinator /
Tribal Voice Amplifier

Part-time, Grant-funded (through September 2026, with potential for a permanent position)
20-25 hrs/week at $28-32/hour based on experience | Paid sick/vacation/holiday benefits

Reports to: Trees Foundation RRP Project Manager | Application Deadline: Nov 5, 2025

Project Description
Trees Foundation is hiring a Community Equity Coordinator/ Tribal Voice Amplifier to work on our Rural Resilience Partnership project—a grant-funded initiative that brings together ten organizations across three counties. The project creates career pathways for rural residents—youth and adults, Native and Non-Native—to find meaningful employment in forest and river stewardship while building climate resilience in our communities.

Job Description
We’re seeking a Community Equity Coordinator/ Tribal Voice Amplifier to increase inclusive participation in the Rural Resilience Partnership project and to strengthen BIPOC partnerships throughout this collaborative work. This role aims to integrate equity as a core value from the start, increase participation by BIPOC community members, and document our progress toward equitable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct direct outreach to all 10 partner organizations to foster inclusive participation
• Build and strengthen relationships with BIPOC communities, rural communities, and tribal partners across the three-county region
• Identify and address barriers to participation in partnership activities and opportunities
• Support facilitation of two in-person partnership gatherings
• Produce comprehensive equity reports at mid-point and project completion (September 2026) that track participation metrics, identify barriers, and develop recommendations
• Cultivate relationships with tribal governments and BIPOC-led organizations and ensure that these groups have seats at the table and that their voices are heard in the decision-making process
• Foster improved communication between tribes, native-led organizations, non–tribal groups, and government organizations
• Advocate for community priorities within partnership decision-making processes
• Connect community members with training and employment opportunities

Qualifications

Required:

• Lived experience in rural communities within the three-county region
• Demonstrated experience working with tribal communities, rural and extremely rural communities, and BIPOC organizations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with flexible scheduling
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel within the region

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Facilitation and/or mediation experience
• Community organizing and/or grassroots engagement experience
• Environmental stewardship and/or workforce development experience
• Bilingual capabilities

Work Environment
Primarily remote work with flexible scheduling, but requires attendance at two in-person partnership gatherings and occasional weekend/evening events. Travel throughout the three-county region as needed. Travel expenses reimbursed.

Some remote work with regular travel to build relationships with each organization, attend events, trainings, and workforce development opportunities, and help with problem-solving and relationship building. Required attendance at two in-person partnership gatherings. Mileage reimbursed.

How to Apply:

Submit resume, cover letter, and three (3) professional references to: [email protected]

Trees Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive team that
reflects the communities we serve.