Careers at the Nez Perce Wallowa Homeland
Wallowa Nez Perce Homeland is currently hiring for the position listed below. Please take a moment to read the position description carefully and submit your cover letter and resume at the form at the bottom of the page.
Thank you for your interest in working with Nez Perce Wallowa Homeland.
JOB TITLE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LIAISON
LOCATION: Remote/Community-based (CTCR, CTUIR, NPT)
STATUS: Independent Contractor
ESTIMATED TIME COMMITMENT: 5–10 hours per month (seasonal, 8 months)
COMPENSATION: $350 per month per Community Liaison
PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT: Executive Director, Nez Perce Wallowa
Homeland. The Community Engagement Liaison also works closely with the NPWH
Administrative Support Coordinator for scheduling, communication, and logistical
support when the Executive Director is unavailable.
DESCRIPTION
NPWH is seeking one Community Engagement Liaison from each of the following
communities: the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (CTCR), the
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), and the Nez Perce
Tribe (NPT). Each liaison will support sustained, relationship-based communication
between NPWH and Indigenous communities connected to wal’áwa country, with a
primary focus on their own community.
This role is designed to strengthen communication and ensure balanced representation
across tribal communities. Engagement is most effective when it is led by individuals
who are broadly connected within their community and have awareness of what is
happening across multiple areas of community life.
Community Engagement Liaisons should have relationships that extend across different
groups and settings within their community—such as cultural spaces, families, youth,
elders, community events, or other gathering places—and be able to stay informed about
community priorities, concerns, and activities. This role is not limited to a single
program, organization, or setting.
Liaisons serve as bridges between NPWH and their respective home communities,
helping to maintain consistent communication, share information, and bring
community perspectives forward. The focus of this role is connection and
communication, not program management or organizational operations.
POSITION STRUCTURE
• Independent contractor role (not an employee; no benefits)
• Simple contractor agreement outlining expected scope, hours, and compensation
• Seasonal flexibility, with increased activity before camps, Tamkaliks, and other major
gatherings
• Reduced hours during winter months
• Regular check-ins with the Executive Director
• NPWH anticipates contracting with up to three liaisons total, one representing each
community (CTCR, CTUIR, and NPT). Liaisons will participate in a weekly group
meeting convened by NPWH to share updates, community insights, and information
across communities.
• Reimbursements for pre-approved expenses (such as gas or printing) are available
when prior approval is obtained by the Executive Director. Expenses must be approved
in advance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain regular relationship-based communication with families, culture bearers,
elders, and youth leaders within their home community and related networks
• Share updates about NPWH programs, opportunities, and priorities
• Gather and relay community feedback, needs, concerns, and ideas to NPWH staff
leadership
• Support outreach and coordination related to youth camps, Meat Camp, Tamkaliks,
and other cultural gatherings
• Assist with maintaining interest lists and communication related to participation and
travel when needed
• Serve as a point of contact when NPWH staff need timely cultural context, insight, or
community perspective
• Help ensure consistent communication so no community feels left out or uninformed
• Participate in required weekly Community Engagement Liaison group meetings
convened by NPWH. Attendance at other NPWH meetings and events is not required.
ROLE BOUNDARIES
This position:
• Does not manage programs or events
• Does not handle budgeting, staffing, or organizational operations
• Is not expected to carry large projects or sustained workloads
• Does not replace staff roles
• Does not shift governance responsibilities onto contractors