Cultural Stewardship Program Coordinator

RECRUITMENT ID

434

RESIDENCY:

Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Under the supervision of the cultural stewardship program manager and the environmental compliance and planning manager, and in collaboration with the Office of Tribal Relations, responsibilities include both programmatic elements and other duties as assigned.

Programmatic Elements:

Coordinate the Cultural Stewardship Program. Implement the Momi Nak Sa Outdoor Program grant and other grants/projects by completing, tracking, and reporting on objectives, deliverables, daily logs, and programming activities. Coordinate and implement culturally relevant programming for Native American youth and families. Engage Native American youth through culturally appropriate programming in collaboration with Tribal Partners, maintaining regular communication with local Tribal governments and Tribal organizations. Coordinate and facilitate monthly meetings with Tribes, Tribal organizations, and agencies serving Native youth in Butte County. Apply a critical Indigenous cultural lens to review BCCER practices, including educational materials, website language, published content, and day-to-day operations to ensure cultural responsiveness. Implement cultural trainings, outdoor education programming, and other cultural initiatives. Develop and integrate cultural programming for groups using the BCCER, including hosting events with local Tribes and Tribal members, supporting faculty with field trips and research activities, student research projects, and community events. Communicate and engage with traditional gatherers, elders, and other Tribal members through the Office of Tribal Relations to identify gathering opportunities, priorities, and limitations within the BCCER. Develop protocols, methodologies, and communication strategies to support the care and stewardship of eco-cultural resources in designated locations. Perform other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Qualifications:

Experience performing duties similar to those described above. Experience working with Native American youth and communities. Experience with, and/or knowledge of, Tribal governments, Tribal education systems, and community-based organizations. Knowledge of local federally recognized Tribes, as well as non-recognized Tribes in Northeastern and North-Central California. Knowledge of California Indian Tribes, including ethnobotanical and cultural resources. Knowledge of California Indian traditional ecological knowledge and cultural practices associated with living cultural resources native to Butte County. Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, Indigenous priorities. Strong communication skills with diverse constituents, including Tribal governments, volunteers, students, interns, visitors, faculty, and staff. Experience implementing programs with a focus on safety and compliance. Ability to manage time effectively and complete tasks independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Defensive Driver Certification. Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, Native American studies, or a related field. Experience with grant implementation and reporting. Experience with cultural monitoring. Experience using hand tools.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to perform sedentary and physical work. Strong communication skills. Willingness and ability to hike in steep or rough terrain. Requires consistent driving throughout the broader community. Supports and assists with transportation for field trips. Willingness and ability to work in extreme weather conditions. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Chico State Enterprises will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current Chico State Enterprises employee who was conditionally offered the position. Candidate must be in possession of valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance. Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record) is required. The candidate will be required to update their insurance with Chico State Enterprises Human Resources when necessary.

BENEFITS

Benefits for employees working 30 hours or more per week include employer paid life insurance ($50,000) and long-term disability; options for health, dental, and vision insurance; FSA; paid holidays including 1 personal holiday; vacation accrual (initially 10 days/year); sick leave (up to 12 days/year); employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan (up to 8%).

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, submit the following documents by May 15, 2026. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered. Resume

BY DROP BOX

https://csuchico.app.box.com/f/4f09584a6cde422b8100973d42bb8d05

BY EMAIL:

csejobs@csuchico.edu Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at 530-898-6811 or csejobs@csuchico.edu prior to 5:00 p.m. on the document deadline date. The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a nonprofit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-will.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Chico State Enterprises provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It is Chico State Enterprises' policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work. CSE Employment Application (PDF) Drop Box Submission(opens in new window) Chico State Enterprises is committed to accessibility and is in the process of remediating all CSE documents. If you encounter problems accessing any web content on our site, please contact the Office of Accessible Technology (OATS): Call OATS (530-898-6532) | Email OATS. Chico State Enterprises 25 Main Street, Suite 203 530-898-6811 www.csuchico.edu/cse Menu Grant Funding Opportunities Proposal Development(opens in new window) Business Services and Sponsored Programs Human Resources and Payroll Human Subject/Animal Care OneSolution and IT Support Board of Directors Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER) We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today. Contact Us Need Help? Report an accessibility issue Report a broken link on this page Title IX Privacy Policy California State University, Chico400 West First StreetChico, CA 95929 Copyright © 2026 All Rights Reserved Back to top Cultural Stewardship Program Coordinator 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 400 W 1st St, Chico, CA 95929 Full-time Chico State Enterprises 2 reviews Full-time

RECRUITMENT ID

434

RESIDENCY:

Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Under the supervision of the cultural stewardship program manager and the environmental compliance and planning manager, and in collaboration with the Office of Tribal Relations, responsibilities include both programmatic elements and other duties as assigned.

Programmatic Elements:

Coordinate the Cultural Stewardship Program. Implement the Momi Nak Sa Outdoor Program grant and other grants/projects by completing, tracking, and reporting on objectives, deliverables, daily logs, and programming activities. Coordinate and implement culturally relevant programming for Native American youth and families. Engage Native American youth through culturally appropriate programming in collaboration with Tribal Partners, maintaining regular communication with local Tribal governments and Tribal organizations. Coordinate and facilitate monthly meetings with Tribes, Tribal organizations, and agencies serving Native youth in Butte County. Apply a critical Indigenous cultural lens to review BCCER practices, including educational materials, website language, published content, and day-to-day operations to ensure cultural responsiveness. Implement cultural trainings, outdoor education programming, and other cultural initiatives. Develop and integrate cultural programming for groups using the BCCER, including hosting events with local Tribes and Tribal members, supporting faculty with field trips and research activities, student research projects, and community events. Communicate and engage with traditional gatherers, elders, and other Tribal members through the Office of Tribal Relations to identify gathering opportunities, priorities, and limitations within the BCCER. Develop protocols, methodologies, and communication strategies to support the care and stewardship of eco-cultural resources in designated locations. Perform other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Qualifications:

Experience performing duties similar to those described above. Experience working with Native American youth and communities. Experience with, and/or knowledge of, Tribal governments, Tribal education systems, and community-based organizations. Knowledge of local federally recognized Tribes, as well as non-recognized Tribes in Northeastern and North-Central California. Knowledge of California Indian Tribes, including ethnobotanical and cultural resources. Knowledge of California Indian traditional ecological knowledge and cultural practices associated with living cultural resources native to Butte County. Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, Indigenous priorities. Strong communication skills with diverse constituents, including Tribal governments, volunteers, students, interns, visitors, faculty, and staff. Experience implementing programs with a focus on safety and compliance. Ability to manage time effectively and complete tasks independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Defensive Driver Certification. Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, Native American studies, or a related field. Experience with grant implementation and reporting. Experience with cultural monitoring. Experience using hand tools.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to perform sedentary and physical work. Strong communication skills. Willingness and ability to hike in steep or rough terrain. Requires consistent driving throughout the broader community. Supports and assists with transportation for field trips. Willingness and ability to work in extreme weather conditions. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Chico State Enterprises will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current Chico State Enterprises employee who was conditionally offered the position. Candidate must be in possession of valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance. Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record) is required. The candidate will be required to update their insurance with Chico State Enterprises Human Resources when necessary.

BENEFITS

Benefits for employees working 30 hours or more per week include employer paid life insurance ($50,000) and long-term disability; options for health, dental, and vision insurance; FSA; paid holidays including 1 personal holiday; vacation accrual (initially 10 days/year); sick leave (up to 12 days/year); employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan (up to 8%).

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, submit the following documents by May 15, 2026. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered. Resume

BY DROP BOX

https://csuchico.app.box.com/f/4f09584a6cde422b8100973d42bb8d05

BY EMAIL:

csejobs@csuchico.edu Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at 530-898-6811 or csejobs@csuchico.edu prior to 5:00 p.m. on the document deadline date. The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a nonprofit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-will.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Chico State Enterprises provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It is Chico State Enterprises' policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work. CSE Employment Application (PDF) Drop Box Submission(opens in new window) Chico State Enterprises is committed to accessibility and is in the process of remediating all CSE documents. If you encounter problems accessing any web content on our site, please contact the Office of Accessible Technology (OATS): Call OATS (530-898-6532) | Email OATS. Chico State Enterprises 25 Main Street, Suite 203 530-898-6811 www.csuchico.edu/cse Menu Grant Funding Opportunities Proposal Development(opens in new window) Business Services and Sponsored Programs Human Resources and Payroll Human Subject/Animal Care OneSolution and IT Support Board of Directors Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER) We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today. Contact Us Need Help? Report an accessibility issue Report a broken link on this page Title IX Privacy Policy California State University, Chico400 West First StreetChico, CA 95929 Copyright © 2026 All Rights Reserved Back to top