Job Title: Partnerships & Tribal Engagement Coordinator
Compensation: $52,000–$56,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience Classification: Exempt
Location: Remote in Four Corners Region (with regular travel to San Juan County and Tribal Nations)
Reports To: Policy & Conservation Directors
Position Type: Year-round, full-time
About Bears Ears Partnership
Bears Ears Partnership (BEP) works to protect and build respect for the cultural and natural landscapes of the greater Bears Ears region. BEP has been an essential local voice for protecting the culturally rich, publicly managed lands of southeast Utah since 2010. BEP accomplishes its mission through five primary focus areas:
- Indigenous Connections: Supporting Indigenous collaborative management through technical expertise, local knowledge, visitation to cultural sites, and advocacy
- Conservation: Carrying out tangible on-the-ground projects to protect resources and improve the visitor experience in a way that blends archaeology with cultural heritage
- Stewardship: Monitoring land uses and visitor impacts to identify and mitigate threats to cultural sites, wilderness values, and natural resources
- Education: Changing visitor behavior by inspiring appreciation and teaching “Visit with Respect” principles, both at the Bears Ears Education Center and out on the landscape
- Research: Enhancing knowledge of cultural and natural resources through documentation, partnerships, fiscal sponsorship, and volunteer support of research projects
Bears Ears Partnership is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all of our work. We strive to support Indigenous leadership in our work and achieve our mission through collaboration and partnerships.
Position Overview
The Partnerships & Tribal Engagement Coordinator has two primary areas of focus spanning the Conservation and Tribal Engagement programs at BEP. The position will coordinate efforts to grow the Bears Ears Conservation Partnership (BECP) - a broad collaboration of Tribes, Federal Land Managers, NGO’s and others focused on restoring the lands and water of the Bears Ears Region - working directly with BEP’s Conservation Director and the BECP Coordination Committee. This position will also work with BEP’s Tribal Engagement & Policy Director to provide assistance with Tribal engagement on land management implementation and planning in the Bears Ears region. The first year of this work will focus on ensuring Tribal engagement on the regional USGS Science Plan.
(50%) Bears Ears Conservation Partnership Coordination
Meeting & event coordination
- Organize all logistics and materials for virtual & in‑person BECP meetings
- Coordinate and facilitate monthly BECP Coordination Committee meetings
- Plan and execute collaborative field trips, site visits, and be a project‑based partner
Partnership engagement & relationship-building
- Lead BECP communications activities & branding effortsSupport and work directly with the Coordination Committee
- Strengthen BECP’s connection to technical specialists and Tribal experts
- Update and maintain the BECP Strategic & Annual Plans
Funding & resource development
- Provide assistance in ongoing collaborative grant proposal development & reporting
- Support partners in identifying additional funding opportunities
(50%) Tribal Engagement & Science Plan Data Collection
Tribal Engagement Survey
- Assist BEP Policy Director in designing survey methodology
- Assist in scheduling Tribal online and in-person surveys & data collection
- Assist in collection of data during in-person surveys
- Coordinate the BEP payment of honoraria to survey participants
- Report survey summaries to Policy Director and Tribal members as completed
Tribal Survey summary
- Assist Policy Director in preparing a formal report and PowerPoint of data collection results to be presented to Tribes, Federal Land Managers and Tribal interests
- Complete quarterly progress reports
Preferred Qualifications (not required to apply)
- Bachelor’s degree in management, education, communications, environmental science, recreation management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in administrative, research or program coordination
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and partnership-building skills
- Experience working with Tribal governments or Indigenous communities
- Familiarity with riparian ecology, water quality monitoring, or restoration practices
- Program budgeting and reporting experience
Compensation & Benefits
- $52,000–$56,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience
- Health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits.
How to Apply
Please submit the following materials to
1. Cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience
2. Resume or CV
3. Contact information for three professional references
Applications are due by March 27th .
Bears Ears Partnership follows all state and federal law, as well as organizational policy, designated to safeguard against discrimination on the basis of age, gender, gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy status, and genetic information.