Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW) is growing, and we are excited to be adding new people to our team! If you value inclusivity, balance, and cultural centeredness and have a true passion for serving others, you may be a great fit for our team! WPHW is a non-profit organization that serves four federally recognized tribes located in five communities: the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Aroostook Band of Mi'kmaq, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point, and the Penobscot Nation. Wabanaki traditions, language, and culture guide our approach and describe the ways we live in harmony with each other and the land we collectively share. Services are available to community members living on and off-reservation across the State of Maine.

Position Summary:

Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness (WPHW) is seeking an energetic and passionate Water Quality Coordinator to help support our Sacred Relations Division. This position will focus on distributing water in the Sipayik Community. This position may also require the coordinator to support the transportation of water and refilling water jugs when needed.

This position is part-time, 20 hours per week and reports to the Food Systems Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for coordinating water drop offs by organizations – Such as Good Shepherd Food Bank.
Responsible for coordinating and scheduling efforts to distribute water to community members.
Coordinating with Tribal Leadership to help establish water policies and procedures.
Driving your personal and/or company vehicles to pick up empty jugs of water and refill them at the pump house.
Responsible for refilling water jugs for elders and people with disabilities when needed.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team when required.
Well organized and apt in problem solving.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Licensing Required:

Must have experience working or living in the Sipayik community.
Must have and maintain a valid Maine driver’s license.
o A clean driving record.
o Access to reliable transportation.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

Experience working with Tribal Communities.
Experience using Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel.
Exceptional communication, problem-solving, public speaking and listening skills.
Ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds. Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, load, unload, climb, etc.
Must pass criminal background check.

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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