Tribal Public Health and Aging Associate
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Position Summary:
The Tribal Public Health and Aging Associate will provide / coordinate support on various activities for the International Association for Indigenous Aging’s (IA2’s) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded Healthy Brain Initiative and other IA2 projects. Other current projects include a dementia wandering project, cancer prevention project, and other opportunities that arise during the duration of the position. The Associate will work closely with the Senior Project Director and Public Health Communications Associate in fulfilling the work of the organization.
The primary focus of the position is help with the coordination of public health focused services. This includes research and development of communications, health education, training, and outreach materials for American Indian and Alaska Native populations and communities. In addition, this position will support the work of creating and sustaining partnerships while applying principles of authentic community engagement and Indigenous community engagement.
The ideal candidate is a great team player who enjoys working in a small mission-driven work environment. They are tech-savvy, flexible, super organized, great at writing and verbal communication, an independent multi-tasker able to work across multiple professional communications and software packages easily and quickly.
This is currently a 100% virtual position. Candidates who live outside of the DC Metro area are welcome. High-speed internet access and professional desk/office space must be in place before employment start date. IA2 will provide a company-owned laptop (if needed) that the suite of MS Office software and includes virtual conference software including MS Teams and Zoom.
Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section 472 and 473). Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit verification of Indian heritage certified by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.
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Evaluation and Measurement Research Associate
Position Summary:
The evaluation and measurement research associate will support our evaluation, measurement, and research activities within American Indian and Alaska Native communities (AIAN) by planning, implementing and coordinating evaluation activities. The associate will work closely with the Senior Project Director in fulfilling the work of the organization by supporting project activities for the International Association for Indigenous Aging’s (IA2‘s) Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded Healthy Brain Initiative and other IA2 projects.
Knowledge of Indigenous evaluation methods and principles and community-based participatory engagement methods are essential. The role will assist with designing program evaluation plans, tools, educating AI/AN communities on the use of tools and evaluation processes, receiving and analyzing data, and drafting progress and final reports. Our approaches to evaluation recognize and respect tribal sovereignty and place a high value on capacity-building within the communities we work.
The ideal candidate should be tech-savvy, organized, outgoing, efficiently and independently able to multi-task across multiple professional communications platforms and enjoy working in a small mission-driven work environment.
Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section 472 and 473). Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit verification of Indian heritage certified by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.
This is currently a 100% virtual position. Candidates who live outside of the Washington DC Metro area are welcome. A home office infrastructure that includes high-speed internet access and professional desk/office space and arrangements must be in place before the employment start date.
