Native American Jump Start

***JOB OPPORTUNITY*** Are you interested in giving back and making a tangible impact to the Native American Community? JOIN OUR TEAM! Native American Jump Start is hiring a part-time Grants and Administrative Coordinator! This is a part-time opportunity of 15 to 20 hours weekly to serve as the primary point of contact for NAJS and handle the day to day business needs of the organization. Additionally, this position will support our grants program of providing grants to Native students and prospective employees and will also assist in managing partnership relationships with some of our key grant recipient partnerships. The ideal candidate would be an Alumni or former grant recipient of NAJS. The position is located in Jackson, WY but we will consider Alumni or others working remotely. To learn more about the position please see our posting on LinkedIn and to apply, send your cover letter and resume to us at hello@nativeamericanjumpstart and put your last name and job applicant in the subject line. APPLY HERE: https://lnkd.in/gJjUwH3j

Native American Jump Start is a nonprofit organization created to help Native American people succeed in their educational journeys. Whether that education comes from a university or an internship, we are dedicated to helping them succeed. Consider donating to continue supporting our Native community! https://lnkd.in/guyJxH9f

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Have you ever wondered what is Native American Jump Start all about? Well here is your answer! Native American Jump Start provides opportunities for growth and success for Native American individuals and families through education and employment. We are working to empower native youth and adults to create more enriched lives for themselves and their families while respecting diversity and traditional values. With unemployment rates as high as 85% across many Native American reservations, Native American Jump Start hopes to bridge the gap by building relationships between young Native peoples and employers who are helping to make a difference! We aim to provide Native American individuals with greater opportunities and experiences in various life circumstances. We look to instill four virtues in participants of our program: Respect – Integrity – Wisdom – Cultural Awareness

We want to take a moment to congratulate our Vice-Chair, Hunter Old Elk! We are proud of this beautiful, hardworking Apsáalooke (Crow) woman scholar! She has recently completed the Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Management at Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced Academic Programs! "Attending Johns Hopkins University has been challenging and fulfilling, and it has offered a global view of the vital importance of historic preservation." Let's all join in and celebrate Hunter's remarkable accomplishment! Please take a moment to congratulate her on this incredible feat.

Please help us celebrate one of our board of directors' big accomplishments, December Arrow White! December received her Bachelor of Applied Science in Workplace Training and Leadership from Idaho State University. She is a fantastic role model for her Shoshone Bannock people, and we love to see another talented and educated Indigenous Scholar! Again, congratulations, December! We are so proud of you and your hard work!

Say hello to our Board Chairman, Ray Southworth, from New Hampshire! Ray has been involved with Native American Jump Start for over 20 years, Working to support the Mission of NAJS and the programs we have to offer. Ray is passionate about his work with NAJS. He understands how NAJS fills niche needs for Native American students with employment and educational opportunities, where sometimes, the additional financial help makes a huge difference in the success of the student or employee.  NAJS's assistance has made a significant impact on so many young native people by helping them be successful in their education or employment opportunities. One of his achievements with NAJS is working with the local NH Chamber of Commerce and regional employers to bring 20 young people from Pine Ridge to work in seasonal jobs at the beach.  We coordinated housing, food, employment, and training over the past two summers.  This effort provided job skills training and employment opportunities that would benefit tribal members and their families.  "It has been a source of great pride to be associated with the organization and to see the positive impact we have had on so many lives." -Ray Southworth. Thank you, Ray, for your hard work and dedication!

Join us on May 17 for free one-hour presentations at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Two informational and engaging presentations will be presented, designed with students' interests in mind. Presented by the CWC Tribal Wisdom Society Presenters are: - Hoop Dance demonstration and description of the history and traditions encompassed in the dance by Amya Whispering Rain Whelan, Eastern Shoshone, Northern Arapaho, and Ojibwe, from the Wind River Reservation - Native American Sign Language demonstration and storytelling by Darious Tillman, a member of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe - Painters Al Hubbard, an enrolled member of the Arapaho Tribe, and Talissa Abeyta, an enrolled member of the Shoshone Tribe, will talk about being a contemporary Native American artist and their inspirations We are grateful to have Amya Whispering Rain Whelan, representing the Wind River Reservation, a Central Wyoming College student, and Native American Jump Start (NAJS), join us and share her beautiful Hoop Dance with our community this year! See her quote below from the article! "The Teton Powwow isn't just an event; it's a vibrant tapestry of traditions where connections are forged, and stories are shared," Whelan says. "For me, it's a celebration of heritage and a platform to showcase my talents." https://lnkd.in/g4-bbdgz... We extend our heartfelt thanks to The Cheyenne Post for their outstanding support in promoting this event and sharing Amya's story with our community!

Native American Jump Start is a volunteer-based organization. All staff members volunteer 100% of their time and efforts to support NAJS's mission. Thank you to all of our staff members, be on the look out for upcoming highlights of each of our awesome staff members! Board Chairman – Ray Southworth Vice-Chair – Hunter Old Elk Treasurer – Susan Yeldell Founder/Director – Pam Evans Founder/Director – Scott Evans Director – December Arrow White Director – Jim Charlton Director – Col. Monica Foley Director – Avanelle “AJ” No Braid Director – Karen McKim Director – Dr. Jason Skinner Director – Dr. David Thrasher Director – Ray Torgerson Esq. Native Advisory Committee Gary Begay John Butler Beverly Medhaug Staff Program Development Coordinator Bianca Wahkinney Chief Advancement Officer Dave Descehenes (Not all of our staff is pictured)

“The Teton Powwow is not just an event; it is also history, culture, and community. From the youngest dancers taking their first steps to the revered elders sharing their wisdom, each moment is a testament to the resilience and beauty of Indigenous heritage,” said Susan Durfee, Director of Central Wyoming College Jackson. https://lnkd.in/gKBkUvVi We are excited for our upcoming 4th Annual Teton Powwow! Thank you to the Oil City News for the awesome article!