[Hiring] ICWA Partnership Coordinator and Facilitator @JBS International

Role Description

The Technical Assistance Manager II (TAM II) serves as the primary coordinator for all logistics, event planning, and peer participant engagement activities within the Title IV-B ICWA Technical Assistance Collaborative. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing virtual, hybrid, and in-person meetings, trainings, convenings, and technical assistance events that support Tribal, State, and Court child welfare partners.

Serving as the sole logistics coordinator for the Collaborative, the position ensures seamless planning and implementation of all project events, manages communications and participant support, coordinates event resources, and oversees meeting technology and logistics systems. In addition, this role serves as the lead facilitator for on-site events.

Additionally, in partnership with the National Tribal Child Welfare Center for Innovation and Advancement (NTCWCIA) and the Center for Legal and Judicial Innovation and Advancement (CLJIA), hosts the Title IV-B ICWA Tribal, State, and Court Peer Networking Group, fostering meaningful peer learning, collaboration, and information exchange.

The position works closely with federal partners, Tribal representatives, State agencies, judicial partners, subject matter experts, consultants, and project leadership to ensure Collaborative events and peer networking activities are culturally responsive, participant-centered, and aligned with the goals and requirements of Title IV-B Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) implementation efforts. The position also supports the Collaborative through the development and distribution of meeting agendas, meeting summaries, and project communications.

In this role, the ICWA Partnership and Implementation Logistics Coordinator and Event Facilitator will be expected to:

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Tribal, State/County, and court partners participating in the ICWA initiative.
• Demonstrate exceptional planning, organization, and execution of complex events and meetings while maintaining attention to detail and participant experience.
• Create engaging learning environments and successfully facilitate productive discussions among Tribal, State, Court, Federal, and community partners.
• Assist jurisdictions in translating ICWA requirements into day-to-day practice through policy review, workflow development, implementation planning, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with Children’s Bureau (CB) partners and CB funded technical assistance providers to support coordinated cross-center technical assistance.
• Approach all work with cultural humility, respect for Tribal sovereignty, and an understanding of the unique needs of Tribal communities and partners.
• Respond effectively to changing priorities, resolve logistical challenges, and identify practical solutions under tight timelines.
• Provide content input on reports, presentations, implementation plans, and technical assistance products.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively across multiple formats and audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, Public Administration, Native American Studies, Education, Communications, Event Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in coordinating and facilitating meetings, conferences, trainings, technical assistance activities, or large-scale events.
• Experience working with Tribal Nations, Tribal and State Child Welfare Programs, courts, or human services programs preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects and timelines simultaneously.
• Interact well with others in a positive, courteous, and professional manner.
• Understands cultural differences, including being tribally informed.
• Effective, clear, and professional writing and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• English Fluency (oral and written).

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• This position is remote eligible. Candidates who live within 50 miles of our North Bethesda, MD or San Mateo, CA offices will be expected to work in a hybrid capacity.
• Travel is 10%-20% of time.
• Must have the ability to travel independently and support event setup and coordination activities.

Benefits

• JBS International provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and other employee programs.

Company Description

Our company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO" poster at EEOPost.pdf. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.