Tribal Community Engagement Coordinator: Glacier National Park (Stewards VISTA)

Are you passionate about helping people achieve their goals? Do you want to learn more about the federal hiring process? We are looking for an excellent communicator to step into the role as an employment ambassador for Glacier National Park to collaborate with local tribal communities and park employees. In this position you will explore barriers to employment and develop innovative solutions to address these barriers. There will be lots of opportunities for training and professional development to assist you in this role and also to build your skillset. Based in Glacier National Park, you will be surrounded by beautiful Montana scenery, perfect for a nature enthusiast to enjoy while serving in this important role.

This VISTA project is designed to help individuals from the Blackfeet Nation, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, and other tribal communities attain meaningful employment in Glacier National Park. The VISTA member will serve as an employment ambassador for Glacier National Park and collaborate with park employees, community members, Blackfeet Community College Career Center, Blackfeet Manpower, Salish Kootenai Community College, and other organizations to explore the barriers to employment, develop innovative solutions and associated materials to address these barriers, and build relationships to better serve neighboring populations and to build pathways out of poverty. The Blackfeet had an expansive territory in Montana and Canada. In 1896, a 20-mile strip of the Blackfeet Nation was “ceded” and later became part of Glacier National Park in 1910. Given this complicated history, the relationship between the park and the Blackfeet Tribe has not always been positive. Through a previous four-year VISTA project focused on community engagement and environmental education, a term position for cultural interpretation, and a park superintendent committed to a positive tribal relationship, the park has worked to improve its relationship with the Blackfeet and now has many strong partnerships with tribal organizations and members. This VISTA project would continue to build on the tribal community engagement efforts already established with an added focus on opportunities for meaningful employment in Glacier National Park.