JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Culture and Arts Program Coordinator
Location
Fargo, North Dakota
Employment Status
Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Compensation
$21.63-$25.00 per hour
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, SIMPLE IRA, paid time off, and paid holidays
Schedule
Flexible schedule; regular evening programming and occasional weekend activities
Reports To
Chief Executive Officer
Posting Date
August 3, 2026
Closing Date
August 17, 2026
Position Summary
The Culture and Arts Program Coordinator plans, coordinates, and delivers culturally grounded arts, language, education, and community programming for Native American youth and families in Fargo. The position works closely with Native artists, cultural bearers, Tribal language instructors, volunteers, community partners, and NATIVE, Inc. staff to provide safe, inclusive, and well-organized activities, events, and classes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Recruit and maintain a network of Native artists, cultural bearers, and Tribal language instructors in the Fargo area.
- Develop and coordinate the annual and monthly calendar for cultural arts, language, spiritual, and community activities.
- Coordinate instructor and contractor schedules, agreements, invoices, and payment documentation in collaboration with Finance staff.
- Plan, enroll participants in, and facilitate on-site Culture Nights three Wednesdays each month.
- Provide after-school and evening cultural arts, education, and spiritual activities, generally Monday through Thursday between 2:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- Lead or support cultural arts and education activities in classrooms, community settings, field trips, and special events; coordinate instructors, volunteers, and partners for dance, drumming, regalia, language, artisan, and related programming.
- Host Native Artisan Markets at least three times each year and assist with year-end student events or exhibitions.
- Ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for youth, families, instructors, volunteers, and community participants.
- Build collaborative relationships with Tribes, schools, museums, artists, cultural bearers, partner organizations, and community members; conduct outreach and develop promotional materials.
- Research culturally relevant curricula, complete required training, facilitate approved programs, and coordinate a cultural advisory committee to guide program improvements.
- Make referrals to NATIVE, Inc. programs or external services when participants request or need additional support.
- Purchase, organize, inventory, and maintain cultural arts supplies and storage areas; collect and enter participant, volunteer, evaluation, referral, vendor, in-kind, and grant-reporting data accurately and confidentially.
- Prepare monthly cultural arts program reports and other required documentation.
- Participate in interdepartmental planning, staff meetings, committees, and other duties related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associates degree in a related field; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of Native American cultural arts, dance, history, traditional teachings, and practices.
- Understanding of the diversity of the local American Indian community and issues affecting urban Native people.
- Experience coordinating groups, programs, events, youth activities, volunteers, or community-based services.
- Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with Tribal members, parents, youth, Tribal leaders, school staff, artists, contractors, and community partners.
- Strong organization, relationship-building, active listening, public presentation, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email, web-based research, and database or data-entry systems.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and occasional weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
- Experience working with urban and reservation-based Native American populations, Tribal entities, boards, or Native-serving organizations.
- Experience coordinating youth, volunteers, cultural programming, community events, or grant-funded activities.
Required Credentials and Conditions of Employment
- Valid driver license and eligibility to operate an insured vehicle under NATIVE, Inc. requirements.
- Successful completion of required background checks, including a fingerprint-based criminal history check.
- Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain and maintain certification after hire.
- Ability to travel locally and occasionally outside the immediate worksite.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
The position is performed primarily in office, classroom, and community program settings, with periodic travel and outdoor activities. The employee may be required to sit or stand for extended periods; walk; use stairs; bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and use hands to handle materials or equipment; communicate verbally; and occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Application Materials
Submit all of the following:
- Cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in joining NATIVE, Inc.
- Current resume and a completed NATIVE, Inc. Employment Application.
- Two professional references who are not related to you.
- Copy of the degree or credential used to meet the education requirement, if applicable.
- Copies of relevant training certificates, if applicable.
- Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood or other documentation only when claiming American Indian preference.
- Course transcripts only when relying on completed coursework rather than a completed degree.
Important: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment dates must include month and year and should be consistent across the resume and application. List all relevant paid, contract, and volunteer experience used to establish qualifications and starting compensation. Statements such as “See resume” are not accepted in place of a complete application. Skills assessments may be included in the selection process. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
How to Apply
Employment application and additional information: www.ndnadc.org/about/jobs
Submit application materials to:
Human Resources
NATIVE, Inc.
2403 East Thayer Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58501
Email: [email protected]
Notice
This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement. Duties, schedule, work location, and program assignments may change based on organizational needs, grant requirements, or funding availability.
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