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work with naya
One of the largest employers of urban Native people in the Pacific Northwest, NAYA’s culture of reciprocity begins within. We celebrate the diverse experiences and identities each of us brings to serving the Native community. Many of us are program participants who return to serve. No matter our differences, we share the values.
NAYA Family Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Youth Parent Support Specialist to join our Youth & Education Services team.
NAYA Family Center is seeking a compassionate and culturally grounded Youth Advocate to join our Youth & Education Services team.
NAYA Family Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Youth Housing Advocate to join our Youth & Education Services team. In this role, you will work directly with Native American and Alaska Native youth (ages 15–24) who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
NAYA Family Center is looking for a compassionate and grounded Alcohol and Drug Specialist to join our Youth & Education Services team. This role provides critical support to young people (ages 16–24) who are experiencing houselessness and struggling with alcohol and/or drug use and mental health barriers.
NAYA Family Center is looking for a compassionate and grounded Alcohol and Drug Specialist to join our Youth & Education Services team.
NAYA seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team and play a key role in advancing this vibrant and diverse community-based organization serving the Portland metro area’s Native community.
We are seeking an experienced Native American artist(s) to design and create a distinctive, site-specific, original mural for the storage container within Thomas Cully Park (5810 NE 72nd Ave) that holds maintenance equipment for the Native Gathering Garden.
This is a full-time role with work hours of 9 am to 6 pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch. Some evening and weekend work may be required based on project needs. Once training and onboarding are complete, there may be flexibility to work from home 1-2 days a week with supervisor approval.
The Foster Care Support Specialist works closely with youth, families, and caregivers, coordinating with tribal and state systems to ensure safety, stability, and connection to culture. This role combines case management, crisis response, and community collaboration to help youth thrive.
NAYA Family Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Youth Parent Support Specialist to join our Youth & Education Services team.
NAYA Family Center is seeking a compassionate and culturally grounded Youth Advocate to join our Youth & Education Services team.
NAYA Family Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Youth Housing Advocate to join our Youth & Education Services team. In this role, you will work directly with Native American and Alaska Native youth (ages 15–24) who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
NAYA Family Center is looking for a compassionate and grounded Alcohol and Drug Specialist to join our Youth & Education Services team. This role provides critical support to young people (ages 16–24) who are experiencing houselessness and struggling with alcohol and/or drug use and mental health barriers.
NAYA Family Center is looking for a compassionate and grounded Alcohol and Drug Specialist to join our Youth & Education Services team.
NAYA seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team and play a key role in advancing this vibrant and diverse community-based organization serving the Portland metro area’s Native community.
This is a full-time role with work hours of 9 am to 6 pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch. Some evening and weekend work may be required based on project needs. Once training and onboarding are complete, there may be flexibility to work from home 1-2 days a week with supervisor approval.
The Foster Care Support Specialist works closely with youth, families, and caregivers, coordinating with tribal and state systems to ensure safety, stability, and connection to culture. This role combines case management, crisis response, and community collaboration to help youth thrive.
We are seeking an experienced Native American artist(s) to design and create a distinctive, site-specific, original mural for the storage container within Thomas Cully Park (5810 NE 72nd Ave) that holds maintenance equipment for the Native Gathering Garden.
Insurance
Medical, dental, mental health, vision, life insurance and flexible spending accounts for employees who qualify.
Holidays
16 paid annual days off, plus sick and vacation accrual that increases with tenure.
Retirement 401k
Employees may enroll after 3 months. NAYA matches 401k contributions up to 6%.
Values
NAYA is a values-driven culture of reciprocity that welcomes and embraces people of all backgrounds to serve.
Advancement
Professional development opportunities and career growth are available at NAYA.
Relationships
Native professionals and friends develop lifelong relationships by working at NAYA.