Project Support Specialist

Keres Consulting, Inc., a Native owned small business, is seeking a qualified applicant for a Regular Full Time, Non-exempt position, based in Albuquerque. The candidate will support current public health projects with state agencies which serve Native Communities in New Mexico. Experience with New Mexico Native American tribes or Indian Country is a plus. This job requires traveling in a personal vehicle and may require weekend work. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

Overall Job Skills Required: scheduling, workflow management, risk management, professional client, public, and team interaction, detail-oriented organization, public speaking/presentation competency. Knowledge of Jira,. Microsoft Windows and Office are required.

Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent experience in community health outreach and education is preferable.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Management and monitoring of Jira workflow for projects and various other tracking documentation.

• Attend meetings with university programs and Tribal communities as various projects require. Meetings will center around nicotine-free campuses and commercial tobacco prevention.

• Drafting outreach letters as requested for projects including identification of appropriate recipients

• Serve as face of projects by presenting in person and via webinars, as requested

• Attend coalition meetings

• Attend outreach events as requested by Program Manager

• Participate in weekly project check in meetings with Keres Community Health (KCH) team including project status and brainstorm discussions

• Reporting to Project Manager on a monthly basis to be submitted to Keres customer

Qualifications and Evaluations:

The ideal applicant would have experience serving Native communities, and working in a health equity field, enjoy challenging assignments, have a passion for learning, and a genuine interest in participating in and contributing to a professional environment. The qualifications include:

• Experience in supporting the management of multiple contracts and projects preferred

• Knowledge of Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional standards or similar preferred

• An interest in honoring, encouraging, promoting and assisting those of Native American heritage

• Experience in Tribal outreach & health equity strategy

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Availability to fulfill a full-time work schedule (40 hours per week)

• Strong writing and outreach skills

• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize within a multi-tasking environment

• Eligibility for employment in the U.S.

Position open until filled. Salary commensurate with experience.