Manager of Community Engagement and Training - IDA

Indigenous Data Alliance
Manager of Community Engagement & Training

About the Organization

The Indigenous Data Alliance (IDA) is an Indigenous women-led community of data scientists, researchers, policy analysts, and relatives with an all-Indigenous Board of Directors and majority Indigenous staff. IDA creates an alliance among the US Indigenous Data Sovereignty Network, the Collaboratory for Indigenous Data Governance, and the Data Warriors Lab.

Position Overview

The Manager of Community Engagement & Training for the Indigenous Data Alliance (IDA) will report directly to IDA Co-Directors Drs. Stephanie Carroll, Desi Small-Rodriguez, and Riley Taitingfong, and will play a central role in cultivating relationships, supporting communities, and strengthening Indigenous leadership in Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDSov) and Indigenous Data Governance (IDGov).

As a growing Indigenous-led organization, IDA is rooted in the principles that our data are our relations and that stewarding data requires collective care and tending. This role is ideal for someone who is deeply relational, community-oriented, and energized by bringing people together across communities, disciplines, and generations.

The Manager of Community Engagement & Training will help coordinate trainings, fellowship programs, gatherings, and communications that support Indigenous people, communities, and organizations working with Indigenous data. The position requires a collaborative and thoughtful individual who can foster meaningful relationships, support participants with care and responsiveness, and help create welcoming and values-aligned learning environments.

Responsibilities

The following responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel classified in this manner. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Communications & Relationship Building (60%):

• Serve as a primary point of contact for fellows, partners, collaborators, and community participants engaged with IDA programs and initiatives.

• Foster strong, respectful, and reciprocal relationships across Indigenous communities, organizations, networks, and institutions.

• Support the cultivation of welcoming, accessible, and relational learning spaces grounded in Indigenous values and protocols.

• Coordinate communications with fellows, speakers, facilitators, and partners before, during, and after trainings and gatherings.

• Draft and support communications materials including outreach emails, newsletters, presentations, summaries, and community-facing materials.

• Support intergenerational engagement and relationship-building among Indigenous leaders, data practitioners, researchers, students, and community members.

Training & Program Coordination (40%)

• Support planning and coordination of trainings, fellowships, workshops, convenings, and virtual programming.

• Manage IDA’s online training modules and support engaging and accessible virtual learning experiences for participants.

• Coordinate logistics including scheduling, registration, travel support, meeting notes, materials preparation, and follow-up communications.

• Help maintain organized systems for participant tracking, contacts, timelines, and program documentation.

• Assist with the development and continuous improvement of training resources, engagement strategies, and internal workflows.

• Support collaborative team operations and contribute to a positive, communicative, and care-centered organizational culture.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Indigenous Data Sovereignty, Indigenous rights, data governance, policy, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, or networks.

• Experience coordinating programs, trainings, gatherings, educational initiatives, or community-based projects.

• Experience working collaboratively across diverse groups, teams, or institutions.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong interpersonal and relational skills, including active listening, responsiveness, and the ability to foster trust and connection across communities and partners.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse audiences, including community, academic, nonprofit, philanthropic, and policy spaces.

• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and communications simultaneously.

• Ability to facilitate collaboration and navigate complex interpersonal or institutional dynamics with care and professionalism.

• Demonstrated commitment to Indigenous self-determination, relational accountability, and community-centered approaches to governance and leadership.

• Familiarity with or willingness to learn about Indigenous Data Sovereignty, Indigenous Data Governance, and the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance.

• Ability to work independently while remaining collaborative, communicative, and adaptable within a growing organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting fellowships, cohort-based learning, trainings, or educational programming.

• Experience working in Indigenous-led nonprofits, coalitions, networks, or collaborative organizations.

• Familiarity with Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Indigenous Data Governance movements, networks, or frameworks.

• Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, or community engagement processes.

• Knowledge of or connection to Indigenous language revitalization, cultural education, or community-based knowledge initiatives.

• Experience producing community-facing communications or materials grounded in Indigenous values and protocols.

• Ability to travel for gatherings, conferences, and in-person collaboration with Indigenous Nations and partner organizations.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

This is a remote position with flexibility in location. Occasional in-person travel is expected for team retreats, partner visits, conferences, and community gatherings (approximately 3–6 trips per year, subject to change). The Program Coordinator must be able to navigate digital tools for communication and coordination with team members across multiple time zones. A consistent internet connection and access to a quiet, secure workspace are recommended.

Physical Demands: This position requires extended periods of computer use, including sitting at a desk and using video conferencing software. The individual must have manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and be able to see or read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids. Must be able to communicate clearly in written and spoken form and engage in virtual or in-person meetings. With or without reasonable accommodation, the person in this role must be able to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and perform activities such as walking, bending, reaching, and traveling by air or car. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employment Terms

This is a non-exempt, part-time position at approximately 19 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is $36.06/hour.

How to Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter through this job portal. Applications will be reviewed as received.

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