Tiny Homes-Lead Village Coordinator

Puyallup Tribe of Indians

Job Announcement

Open:                  October 20, 2026                       Close:                November 3, 2026

Job Title:          Lead Village Coordinator  Department:    Tiny Homes  

Reports To:      Director                                    Hours:                40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time

Salary:               Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits                   Requisition:   967                   

*Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or emailjobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Director, the Lead Village Coordinator supervises activities at the Tiny House Village and maintains a safe environment for all the residents. This position also provides emergency coverage as needed and works closely with other Village staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinates the Village Coordinator work schedules. Finds back-up coverage for employee call-outs. Provides coverage if needed.
2. Responsible for on-boarding new employees, including orientating on village policies and procedures. Provides on-going training as needed.
3. Makes recommendations to the Director for new or changes to village protocols and procedures.
4. Reports performance concerns to the Director.
5. Performs regular inspections on occupied units to ensure tenant compliance with policies.
6. Build effective relationships with residents.
7. Foster a safe, clean and peaceful environment in the Tiny Home Village.
8. Assist residents in completing move-in and move-out paperwork. Monitor individuals entering and exiting the village. Maintain logs and complete incident reports.
9. Accept donations and update inventory tracking.
10. Provide an on-site presence in the village, provide assistance to the villagers, enforce rules and guest policy.
11. Monitors activities, safety and security in the village, including monitoring cameras. Serve on team providing 24/7 staffing.  Monitoring the people as they enter and exit the site and complete a daily log. Observes and completes incident reports on all non-criminal incidents in writing to management. 

The purpose is to assist with deterring theft, violence, vandalism, illegal activities or infractions of rules and code of conduct.

1. Assist Maintenance with perform daily light-maintenance duties, including removal of garbage, keeping common areas clean and maintaining supplies in bathroom and other general areas.
2. Assist in setting up village meetings and assign daily and weekly duties to be performed by villagers.
3. Prepare vacant units including light maintenance, cleaning, and coordinating with vendors in a timely manner that requires PPE.
4. Maintain inventory of basic supplies and order supplies.
5. Respond to villagers’ concerns and questions.
6. Provide info and feedback to Referral Coordinator and Director on on-going operations and the welfare of residents.
7. May be required to document case notes, incident reports, referral assistance, or other documents to assist residents or management.
8. Report security concerns by calling Law Enforcement for emergency situations.
9. Observes, reports all criminal activities to Law Enforcement Department immediately, and completes incident report.
10. Remains alert throughout shift.
11. Responsible for sign in/out of visitors and escorting visitors throughout building when required.
12. Completes required daily log for each shift.
13. Must understand building safety protocols and implement when needed.
14. Responsible for completing department’s emergency lockdown procedures when needed.
15. Must be able to use a two-way radio to communicate with Village staff as needed
16. Coordinate with other departments to set-up, repair, event planning, maintenance, supply ordering i.e., Maintenance, Culture, Sysco, etc.
17. Assist with client/resident transporting when needed.  
18. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position supervises Coordinators. Provides training and guidance to other staff working at the Village.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. One year of combined experience working with homeless populations and/or experience working with a high-risk populations or own lived experiences. High-risk means but is not limited to the exposure of aggressive behavior, undiagnosed/diagnosed mental health problems, substance usage, poverty, homeless, abuse, or severe addiction combined with mild- to moderate-severity mental disorders or lived experience for example, to have personal experience with addiction, homelessness, mental health problems, poverty, or trauma.Previous experience work providing assistance/services clients in a Native American community.Experience working with clients with substance abuse and chemical dependency issues.Beginner to intermediate computer skills in Word and Excel, and Outlook required. 

Ability to multi-task under stressful conditions and meet required deadlines 

Must have the ability to write incident reports. 

Must be able to work any assigned shift, including weekends, evenings, graveyard and holidays.

Demonstrated ability to work with people with sensitivity to cultural, race, gender, mental health and class issues, and a demonstrated commitment to low-income housing and ending homelessness Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Excellent communication skills. 

Language Skills

Effectively conveys and receives ideas, information and directions.  Demonstrates good verbal and written communication.  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Licenses or Certificates

Must complete a criminal history and background inquiry prior to and periodically throughout employment. Convictions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure the safety of residents.

Valid Unrestricted Washington State Driver’s License and proof of insurance preferred.  Driver’s License must not contain restrictions that would otherwise prohibit the employee from driving a GSA vehicle and complying with the Tribe’s Vehicle Use Policy. If employee does not have a valid Driver’s License, must be able to provide proof of reliable transportation to arrive on time for work for each scheduled shift.

Other Requirements

Must have a minimum of two years documented recovery from substance or chemical dependency issues; or no prior history/diagnosis of chemical misuse, abuse or dependency. Must remain substance abuse free.

Employee is subject to a drug screen before hire and randomly throughout employment or for reasonable suspicion during employment. 

Must demonstrate a sensitivity to and knowledge of Native American customs, traditions and culture. 

Must maintain appropriate and ethical boundaries with program patrons.

Must demonstrate an ability to use effective teaching and modeling methods while interacting with program patrons. 

Must demonstrate an ability to remain calm while working in crisis situations.

Must deal with the public in a tactical, pleasant and courteous manner.

Must demonstrate and maintain a commitment to respecting the confidential nature of the program.Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of HIPAA and other relevant Puyallup Tribal policies.  Effectively incorporates confidentiality into daily work habits. 

Must be willing to attend training and classes as recommended and directed by Supervisor.

Required to maintain a predictable and reliable schedule during required work shift. May be required to cover other shifts as required by supervisor.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Our diverse client/guest/resident community includes many single, homeless adults who lack any family support system. Compounding the constraints of poverty, our community includes individuals who are physically and/or mentally disabled, persons living with AIDS, those who struggle with chemical dependencies and addiction, veterans, and vulnerable, elderly adults. Working at Tiny Homes will mean that you will be in close proximity to the people we serve.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Requires the ability to frequently operate a personal computer for extended periods, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile and photocopier.
2. Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
3. Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
4. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for prolonged periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
5. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
6. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
7. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. The noise level is moderate.
2. The physical exertion is moderate.
3. Work is performed in an office setting, at the Village and in the field.
4. There are frequent contacts and interruptions during the day.
5. Work may occur outside of the regular Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM work day.  Work may involve working various shifts, holidays and weekends.
6. Position may be stressful at times due to the sensitive nature of program and clients.
7. Employee may be required to travel for the program.
8. Work is sometimes performed in outdoor weather conditions while patrolling the premise.
9. Exposure to individuals who are upset, angry, agitated, and sometimes hostile, requiring the use of conflict management and de-escalation skills.
10. Frequently at risk of being exposed to individuals with COVID-19 or other contagious diseases/infection.
11. Frequent close contact with clients/residents exposed to hazardous conditions.

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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