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Job Description:
Position Summary
The AIIS Community Engagement and Programming Coordinator at Hamilton College plays a pivotal role in building and sustaining relationships between the Oneida Indian Nation and Hamilton College. This position is responsible for community building through creating spaces where Nation members and the Hamilton community can come together, share knowledge, and collaborate on projects of mutual interest. In collaboration with the Director of the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program, the coordinator plays a leading role in designing, planning, and leading culturally relevant programs, workshops, and events that invite external scholars, artists, and activists to the region for mutual benefit to the Nation and College. By serving as a facilitator, cultural liaison, and program coordinator, this role will strengthen the long-standing partnership between the Oneida Indian Nation and Hamilton College while supporting American Indian and Indigenous Studies (AIIS) programming.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate Relationships & Communication
Serve as a central connector between the Oneida Indian Nation and Hamilton College communities.
Build trust-based relationships that honor Oneida and Haudenosaunee values of respect, reciprocity, and shared purpose.
Provide guidance to faculty, staff, and students on best practices for engaging in partnership with the Nation.
Design and Lead Collaborative Programs
Partner with the Mary C. Winder Community Center on Nation homelands to co-design events and initiatives that engage both communities.
Develop and facilitate programs such as (examples but not limited to):
College preparation workshops hosted at the Mary C. Winder Community Center.
Visits by Nation youth to Hamilton College to experience campus resources, such as the library, the Wellin Museum of Art, athletics, and student life.
“Social nights” and community gatherings where Oneida Indian Nation members and Hamilton faculty, staff, and students share interests and explore potential projects together.
Create opportunities for students to volunteer and spend time with Nation members at places like in the Elders Program, in the language school, or the Early Learning Center.
Look for and facilitate opportunities for either community to join the other in any activity where they are welcome, such as advertising and arranging transportation for Nation members to attend a talk or event on the Hamilton campus, or for Hamilton students and community members to join Nation members on their homelands for activities such as the Spring Social or for a LaCrosse game.
Program Development and Coordination
Design, plan, and lead culturally relevant programs, workshops, and events that promote understanding of Oneida and broader Haudenosaunee culture.
Work with the program Director to invite speakers and manage the logistics of their visits to the region including: contracts, travel plans, accommodations during their stay, booking spaces for events, visits to Oneida Indian Nation, transportation for guests from Oneida Indian Nation to Hamilton campus, and planning dinner/meals, and other duties as assigned.
Work with student organizations to develop and support American Indian and Indigenous focused programming.
Support Cultural Exchange & Learning
Collaborate with AIIS faculty and staff to embed cultural programming into Hamilton’s curriculum and co-curricular life.
Organize workshops, lectures, and cultural events that highlight Oneida and Haudenosaunee history, traditions, and contemporary contributions.
Facilitate opportunities for Hamilton students to learn from Oneida Indian Nation members and for Oneida Indian Nation youth to experience life on a college campus.
Coordinate Program Logistics
Manage scheduling, communications, and logistics for events and community visits.
Ensure accessibility and inclusivity in all programs.
Track participation and outcomes to inform future programming and measure impact.
Education & Experience:
A strong connection to and understanding of the Oneida Indian Nation, its culture, values, and traditions.
Education and experience — A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent GED
Experience working with Native American communities, particularly with the Oneida or Haudenosaunee peoples.
Strong cultural competency, knowledge of local communities, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse groups.
Experience in educational program development and student mentorship.
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Preferred:
Experience in higher education settings.
Proven ability to develop cross-cultural programs and initiatives.
Familiarity with Oneida and Haudenosaunee languages and traditional practices.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Office-based with flexibility for travel to local Indigenous communities.
Occasional evening or weekend events as required.
Working fluency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications and the ability to learn new software platforms.
Attention to detail and organization to keep multiple large projects moving forward simultaneously.
Compensation Range:
$62,354 per year
EEO Policy:
Hamilton College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths in these areas.
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Salary : $62,354