Project Coordinator

 Virginia Tribal Education Consortium, Inc Vacancy Announcement  

About VTEC: Virginia Tribal Education Consortium (VTEC) is a nonprofit organization representing all seven federally recognized tribal nations in Virginia. Our mission is to advance sovereignty through education and strengthen academic and career pathways. 

Open Position: Quality Information Project Coordinator 

Location: Hybrid work arrangement with the VTEC office in Ashland, VA 

Schedule: 20-30 hrs/week  

Pay: $37.50/hr  

Employment Type: At-will, temporary, project-funded position with an anticipated duration of 18 months   

Position Summary 

VTEC is seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support a statewide initiative aimed at improving postsecondary outcomes for Indigenous students. This is a temporary, project-funded position with an anticipated duration of 18 months, depending on organizational needs and funding. Responsibilities include project logistics, data preparation, event planning, and communication with tribal nations, schools, state agencies, and community partners. The role includes periodic travel to the Suffolk, Madison Heights, and Richmond areas in Virginia. 

Position Responsibilities 

Coordinate timelines, meetings, records, and project documentation 

Support development of a secure data infrastructure and dashboard with technical partners 

Assist with tribal needs assessments and preparation of data reports 

Organize workshops and family engagement events 

Support cross-agency teams 

Communicate regularly with tribal nations and partner organizations 

Prepare periodic progress updates for the project’s funding source 

Position Requirements 

Minimum: 

Associate degree in education, social sciences, Indigenous studies, public administration, business, data/IT, communications, or a related field 
OR 

Consideration of qualifying combinations of experience, education, and/or training that may satisfy the minimum requirements is at the discretion of the hiring manager. 

Preferred: 

Bachelor’s degree in education, Indigenous/Native American studies, public policy/administration, human services, nonprofit management, data science, information science, or a related field 

Additional valued (not required): 

Training in project management, FERPA/data privacy, college access advising, research, or tribal governance frameworks 

Other Position Qualifications 

Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills 

Cultural humility and commitment to serving Indigenous communities 

Ability to travel in-state for events 

Proficiency with standard software tools (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, etc.) 

Compensation & Work Environment 

Compensation will be $37.50/hour (20-30 hrs/week) 

No benefits will be provided for this position  

Travel expenses covered for required events 

Must reside in Virginia to keep travel expenses manageable   

Laptop provided 

Employment with VTEC is at-will, and nothing in this posting guarantees employment for a specific duration 

Application Process: 

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resumé via email to Reggie.Stewart@vtecinc.org. 

Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2026. 

Incomplete and late applications will not be considered. 

The Virginia Tribal Education Consortium observes Indian Preference in its hiring practices. The legal authority for Indian Preference can be found in Title 25, United States Code (USC) 472, 472a, and 47; Title 25, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 5. The CIT will place all qualified applicants into one of three hiring categories listed below, in order of preference: 

Citizens of a VTEC member tribe 

Citizens of other federally recognized Indian Tribes 

General applicants