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Bay Area Environmental Research Institute
Mountain View, CA | Full Time
$100k-128k (estimate)
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Indigenous Engagement Coordinator
$100k-128k (estimate)
Full Time | Scientific Services
3 Weeks Ago
Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is Hiring an Indigenous Engagement Coordinator Near Mountain View, CA
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The Bay Area Environmental Research (BAER) Institute with NASA’s Indigenous Peoples Initiative (IPI) is seeking an Indigenous Engagement Coordinator (IEC) for supporting, building, and maintaining relationships between Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities with NASA’s Earth Science Division (ESD). Sovereign Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities refers to federally recognized and non- federally recognized American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.
The IEC will primarily work to engage Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities on behalf of and alongside the IPI and NASA ESD programs, explicitly with FireSense and the Geological Earth Mapping Experiment (GEMx) research project, and with other elements such as Equity and Environmental Justice (EEJ) and Missions Applications Teams, as the need arises.
The IEC will serve as a point of contact for Tribal issues and concerns for NASA ESD to sustain mutually beneficial and reciprocal relationships with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities. The IEC will communicate and coordinate across NASA ESD programs working with or interested in engaging with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities, develop and facilitate proper protocols, trainings, and guidance for NASA ESD’s engagement with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities, hold Nation-to- Nation meetings and activities as needed, facilitate connections between Tribal Nations and Indigenous community representatives and NASA scientists on research, trainings, and engagement opportunities, advise communications around Tribal engagement activities across NASA ESD including webpages, articles, presentations, and conference talks, and represent NASA ESD in key meetings with internal and
external partners and collaborators.
Salary Range: 65-90k depending on cost-of-living location adjustments and experience
Responsibilities
Bay Area Environmental Research (BAER) Institute is a growing, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and conducting research in science, particularly atmospheric and space science. Since its establishment in 1993, BAER has become well recognized nationally for its significant contributions to various fields of scientific research. BAER’s clientele include various federal government agencies, and
BAER has had a long-standing collaborative relationship with NASA. The Institute’s research and program leadership activities with NASA include work with both the Earth Science and Space Science Divisions at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View. BAER has developed and maintained an outstanding reputation for its project management, financial reporting, and program and partnership
development capabilities as well as for its resourcefulness in providing expert scientists, researchers, and support staff for mission-critical Agency projects.
Website
https://baeri.org
About Bay Area Environmental Research InstituteBay Area Environmental Research (BAER) Institute is a growing, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and conducting research in science, particularly atmospheric and space science. Since its establishment in 1993, BAER has become well recognized nationally for its significant contributions to various fields of scientific research. BAER’s clientele include various federal government agencies, and BAER has had a long-standing collaborative relationship with NASA. The Institute’s research and program leadership activities with NASA include work with both the Earth Science and Space Science Divisions at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View. BAER has developed and maintained an outstanding reputation for its project management, financial reporting, and program and partnership development capabilities as well as for its resourcefulness in providing expert scientists, researchers, and support staff for mission-critical Agency projects.
ABOUT BAY AREA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE Bay Area Environmental Research (BAER) Institute is a growing, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and conducting research in science, particularly atmospheric and space science. Since its establishment in 1993, BAER has become well recognized nationally for its significant contributions to various fields of scientific research. BAER’s clientele include various federal government agencies, and BAER has had a long-standing collaborative relationship with NASA. The Institute’s research and program leadership activities with NASA include work with both the Earth Science and Space Science Divisions at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View. BAER has developed and maintained an outstanding reputation for its project management, financial reporting, and program and partnership development capabilities as well as for its resourcefulness in providing expert scientists, researchers, and support staff for mission-critical Agency projects.
The Bay Area Environmental Research (BAER) Institute with NASA’s Indigenous Peoples Initiative (IPI) is seeking an Indigenous Engagement Coordinator (IEC) for supporting, building, and maintaining relationships between Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities with NASA’s Earth Science Division (ESD). Sovereign Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities refers to federally recognized and non- federally recognized American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.
The IEC will primarily work to engage Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities on behalf of and alongside the IPI and NASA ESD programs, explicitly with FireSense and the Geological Earth Mapping Experiment (GEMx) research project, and with other elements such as Equity and Environmental Justice (EEJ) and Missions Applications Teams, as the need arises.
The IEC will serve as a point of contact for Tribal issues and concerns for NASA ESD to sustain mutually beneficial and reciprocal relationships with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities. The IEC will communicate and coordinate across NASA ESD programs working with or interested in engaging with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities, develop and facilitate proper protocols, trainings, and guidance for NASA ESD’s engagement with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities, hold Nation-to- Nation meetings and activities as needed, facilitate connections between Tribal Nations and Indigenous community representatives and NASA scientists on research, trainings, and engagement opportunities, advise communications around Tribal engagement activities across NASA ESD including webpages, articles, presentations, and conference talks, and represent NASA ESD in key meetings with internal and
external partners and collaborators.
Salary Range: 65-90k depending on cost-of-living location adjustments and experience
Responsibilities
- Communicate and coordinate across NASA ESD programs working with or interested in engaging with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities
- Advise and develop protocols for engagement alongside Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities with and for NASA’s FireSense program, the GEMx research project, and other ESD programs
- Organize meetings to facilitate communication among NASA ESD groups working with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities
- Develop data sovereignty and data justice guidelines and principles with and for NASA ESD
- Respond to requests and organize ESD responses to federal mandates, Executive Orders, and memorandums that pertain to Indigenous engagement and activities
- Respond to requests for information sharing and coordination from Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities and NASA ESD program elements
- Coordinate with NASA ESD communications team on agency-approved media responses to concerns expressed by Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities
- Participate in ad hoc calls with representatives of Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities and varied Tribal organizations, other government agencies, and private organizations as needed
- Occasional travel to attend conferences, program retreats, and scientific meetings may be requested
- Other related tasks as required or needed by NASA’s IPI
- Minimum bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years experience working in the political science, social sciences, Earth sciences, ecology, environmental science, geography, or similar field. A minor in Native American studies is a plus.
- Preference for extensive expertise and experience working with Native Nations for their benefit. Minimum two years of experience with Tribal engagement or in Nation-to-Nation Tribal Consultation.
- A strong knowledge, understanding, and interpretation of Federal American Indian Law is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of Native policy, cultures, histories and government relations, including concepts of sovereignty and self-determination
- Strong knowledge of the varied Indigenous-led organizations and partner organizations working in Earth and Environmental Science, policy, and action
- Strong knowledge and experience in Indigenous Fire practices are a plus.
- Experience/knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations
- Ability to identify and develop strategies to effectively communicate NASA ESD’s message to Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities, and vice versa.
- Ability to build bridges to achieve NASA ESD goals and objectives, and advance positive relationships among communities that may have differing views and interests
- Meaningful experience in community engagement and leading diverse teams
- Ability to collaborate and support people inside and outside the program to accomplish mutual goals; inherent to this is the ability to promote trust, inclusivity, and transparency by facilitating cooperation and teamwork
- Strong organizational skills coordinating multiple activities and effectively balancing priorities
- Proven ability in detail- and task-oriented work to gather, track, and analyze information
- Excellent communication skills (written/oral/presentation/listening)
- Technical / analytical expertise, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), working with tabular data and databases (such as Microsoft Excel and Access), workplace tools such as Microsoft Teams, and familiarity with remote sensing concepts and data products from NASA or other space agencies a plus
Bay Area Environmental Research (BAER) Institute is a growing, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and conducting research in science, particularly atmospheric and space science. Since its establishment in 1993, BAER has become well recognized nationally for its significant contributions to various fields of scientific research. BAER’s clientele include various federal government agencies, and
BAER has had a long-standing collaborative relationship with NASA. The Institute’s research and program leadership activities with NASA include work with both the Earth Science and Space Science Divisions at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View. BAER has developed and maintained an outstanding reputation for its project management, financial reporting, and program and partnership
development capabilities as well as for its resourcefulness in providing expert scientists, researchers, and support staff for mission-critical Agency projects.
Website
https://baeri.org
About Bay Area Environmental Research InstituteBay Area Environmental Research (BAER) Institute is a growing, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and conducting research in science, particularly atmospheric and space science. Since its establishment in 1993, BAER has become well recognized nationally for its significant contributions to various fields of scientific research. BAER’s clientele include various federal government agencies, and BAER has had a long-standing collaborative relationship with NASA. The Institute’s research and program leadership activities with NASA include work with both the Earth Science and Space Science Divisions at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View. BAER has developed and maintained an outstanding reputation for its project management, financial reporting, and program and partnership development capabilities as well as for its resourcefulness in providing expert scientists, researchers, and support staff for mission-critical Agency projects.
ABOUT BAY AREA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE Bay Area Environmental Research (BAER) Institute is a growing, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and conducting research in science, particularly atmospheric and space science. Since its establishment in 1993, BAER has become well recognized nationally for its significant contributions to various fields of scientific research. BAER’s clientele include various federal government agencies, and BAER has had a long-standing collaborative relationship with NASA. The Institute’s research and program leadership activities with NASA include work with both the Earth Science and Space Science Divisions at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View. BAER has developed and maintained an outstanding reputation for its project management, financial reporting, and program and partnership development capabilities as well as for its resourcefulness in providing expert scientists, researchers, and support staff for mission-critical Agency projects.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Scientific Services
SALARY
$100k-128k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/08/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/29/2024
WEBSITE
baeri.org
HEADQUARTERS
CA
SIZE
<25
FOUNDED
1993
CEO
ROBERT W BERGSTROM
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Scientific Services
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