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Re-Entry Coordinator

Sacramento, CA ยท On-site

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The Re-Entry Coordinator will play a critical role in engaging and supporting justice-involved Native American and Indigenous community members. This position will involve developing and implementing ...

The Re-Entry Coordinator will play a critical role in engaging and supporting justice-involved Native American and Indigenous community members. This position will involve developing and implementing ...

The Indigenous Health Commitments: Roadmap to Wellness aligns the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the calls to action of the Truth and ...

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How much do indigenous jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for indigenous in the United States is $97,707.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $110,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Indigenous Liaison Officers face when working with both Indigenous communities and non-Indigenous organizations?

Indigenous Liaison Officers often navigate the challenge of balancing the expectations and needs of Indigenous communities with the objectives of non-Indigenous organizations. Building trust, fostering clear communication, and ensuring cultural protocols are respected can be complex in environments where understanding of Indigenous perspectives is limited. These professionals frequently act as cultural bridges, advocating for Indigenous voices while also interpreting organizational policies, making adaptability and strong interpersonal skills essential. Collaborating with diverse stakeholders and addressing potential misunderstandings are key parts of their daily responsibilities.

What are Indigenous jobs?

Indigenous jobs are roles specifically designed to support, represent, or be filled by Indigenous peoples, often within government, nonprofit, and community organizations. These positions may focus on cultural preservation, advocacy, health, education, or community development tailored to Indigenous communities. They often require knowledge of Indigenous cultures, languages, and issues, and sometimes prioritize Indigenous applicants to help address historical inequities. Indigenous jobs can range from community liaisons and educators to policy advisors and cultural coordinators.

What is the difference between Indigenous vs Community Outreach Worker?

AspectIndigenousCommunity Outreach Worker
Required CredentialsOften includes Indigenous-specific certifications or knowledge of Indigenous communitiesTypically requires general outreach or social work certifications
Work EnvironmentPrimarily works within Indigenous communities or organizationsWorks in diverse community settings, including urban and rural areas
Employer & IndustryIndigenous organizations, government agencies, non-profits focused on Indigenous issuesNon-profits, government agencies, health and social services
Search & Comparison IntentPeople seeking roles focused on Indigenous communitiesPeople comparing roles in community engagement and outreach

The main difference is that Indigenous roles focus specifically on Indigenous communities and may require specialized cultural knowledge or certifications. Community Outreach Workers have a broader scope, working with various populations across different settings. Both roles aim to improve community well-being but differ in their target groups and specific skills required.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Indigenous Liaison Officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Indigenous Liaison Officer, you typically need a deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, strong community engagement experience, and relevant education such as a diploma or degree in social work, community development, or Indigenous studies. Familiarity with case management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and sometimes specialized cultural competency training or certifications is important. Outstanding communication, cultural sensitivity, and relationship-building skills are essential soft skills in this role. These skills enable effective advocacy, foster trust, and ensure culturally appropriate services for Indigenous communities.
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Infographic showing various Indigenous job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, 35% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,707 per year, or $47 per hour.
Indigenous Engagement Coordinator

Indigenous Engagement Coordinator

Black Diamond Group

Diamond, CA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Black Diamond Group owns and operates a portfolio of businesses specializing in modular buildings and remote and temporary workforce housing solutions, along with a digital marketplace for business-to-business crew travel management. We create value by providing differentiated solutions. We believe each customer and each project is unique and that we can tailor a combination of products and services that deliver an enhanced outcome. Our Way is to Create a Better Way - this is our challenge, our call to action, our why!
We believe that a clear strategic vision, with measurable objectives, along with disciplined accountability and data-based decision-making leads to successful outcomes. When we couple this approach with our values-driven, collaborative, safety conscious culture, we achieve top decile performance, deliver results, and have fun while doing it!
We offer careers, not jobs, and we strive for an environment where the best people come to work and feel rewarded for their contributions. We are a team of the best and the brightest in industry, and since our inception, we have led with a people-first approach. We give our employees ample opportunity to pursue their interests and passions and support them as their careers progress.
Black Diamond Group's Indigenous Relations department has a full-time position for Indigenous Engagement Coordinator.
This role is hybrid - in-office with 20% flexibility to work from home.
Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Relations, the Indigenous Engagement Coordinator will assist in the development, implementation and execution of Black Diamond's Indigenous and Community Relations initiatives. As a key representative for Black Diamond, the Coordinator is a subject matter expert in the field of Indigenous Relations, specifically working to maximize social and commercial benefits of Black Diamond's existing and future Indigenous Partnerships. The Coordinator will work alongside the Manager, Indigenous Relations, and all of Black Diamond Group's Business Units providing advice, strategy and maintaining consistency in execution.
The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven individual who is deeply connected to Indigenous communities, brings applicable subject expertise and comes with the cultural credibility to represent Black Diamond as a trusted partner. You pair that community connection with sharp business acumen -navigating complex organizational dynamics, and translating a partnership approach into consistent, value-driven support across all business units.
Responsibilities
  • Foster collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to deliver integrated strategies that strengthen Black Diamond's community relationships and commercial outcomes, including:
  • Build and maintain relationships with Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations
  • Coordinate meetings with Chiefs, Councils, Elders, and community representatives
  • Support relationship management with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
  • Support Indigenous employment, training, and procurement initiatives
  • Working on the creation of Growth and Strategic Development Plans
  • Work with Black Diamond communication teams to ensure cultural protocols and respectful communication practices are followed
  • Attend internal and external meetings, maintaining detailed minutes and accurate action items logs
  • Drafting detailed Indigenous participation and socioeconomic strategies.
  • Work alongside various Business Units to ensure consistency in approach and standards and
  • communication on progress
  • Regular reporting on the progress of plans and initiatives
  • Attend strategic conferences and trade shows
  • Event planning as required
  • Prepare and deliver engaging presentations to stakeholders regarding initiatives and partnerships
  • 50%+ travel within Canada

Qualifications
  • 2-5 years of relevant professional work experience
  • Degree in Social Sciences, Sustainability, Business or related field
  • Experience working directly with Indigenous communities
  • Familiarity with process, protocol and building respectful long-term relationships with Indigenous communities
  • A self-starter with the ability to work independently to achieve results
  • Demonstrated success in meeting requirements for major project success
  • Demonstrated success working with different communities of interest and designing, managing and
  • evaluating associated strategies and programs
  • Experience in working with Indigenous peoples
  • Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills and experience of working with broad
  • range of people and groups
  • Experience of monitoring and evaluating programs and initiatives
  • Results oriented with excellent organizational, planning and decision-making skills
  • Demonstrated team building, coaching and mentoring experience
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft programs
  • Integrity, respect and solutions focused approach

For more information, please visit www.BlackDiamondGroup.com
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Black Diamond Group Limited is committed to diversity, equal opportunity and ensuring that our employees have the ability to thrive in an inclusive environment. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, national origin, age, disability or any other legally-protected factors. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request during the recruitment process.
Company: Black Diamond Group