What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Wellness Coordinator (Founding Program Coordinator) position at Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center?
Community Wellness Coordinator
Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIWRC)
Minneapolis, Minnesota | Full-Time | $32.00–$36.00/hour DOE Benefits
Healthy Families. Healthy Communities. Strong Futures.
The Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIWRC) is launching its new Community Wellness & Prevention Program, bringing together family wellness, prevention, public health education, community engagement, and health promotion under one coordinated initiative.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and relationship-centered Community Wellness Coordinator to help build this exciting new program from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to create lasting community impact by coordinating culturally responsive wellness initiatives that strengthen Native individuals, families, and communities.
Position Summary
The Community Wellness Coordinator serves as MIWRC's lead coordinator for integrated community wellness initiatives supported through multiple public and private grant awards. Current program initiatives include:
- Brain Health Promotion
- Family Wellness
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Prevention & Education
- Commercial Tobacco Prevention & Cessation
- Oral Health Education
- Community Health Promotion
- Public Health Education
- Community Outreach & Engagement
- Resource Navigation
- Community Partnerships
- Wellness Events
- Program Evaluation and Grant Support
Working collaboratively with Native families, Elders, youth, Tribal Nations, healthcare providers, schools, public health agencies, and community organizations, the Coordinator will develop and implement innovative wellness strategies that improve health outcomes while strengthening community relationships.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Community Health, Social Work, Health Education, Human Services, Native American Studies, Indigenous Studies, or a related field.
- Experience coordinating community-based programs, outreach, or health promotion initiatives.
- Strong organizational, communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working with Native communities or diverse populations.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Preferred
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Experience with grant-funded programs, public health, prevention, or community engagement.
- Knowledge of Native communities, Tribal systems, and culturally responsive practices.
Why Join MIWRC?
This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to help establish MIWRC's new Community Wellness & Prevention Program and shape a lasting foundation for healthier Native families and communities.
As the program grows, future initiatives may include chronic disease prevention, maternal and child health, nutrition, behavioral health promotion, youth wellness, elder wellness, traditional healing, and other community-driven wellness priorities.
If you are passionate about strengthening Native families, promoting community wellness, and creating meaningful community partnerships, we encourage you to apply.
Salary: $32.00–$36.00/hour DOE
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, holidays, health, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefits in accordance with MIWRC policy.
Salary : $32 - $36