What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arctic Activities Coordinator position at IBSS?
Job Title: Arctic Activities Coordinator
Location: Juneau, Alaska/ Hybrid
Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible
Description
IBSS is looking for a Full-Time Arctic Activities Coordinator to assist in coordinating with multiple Arctic-related organizations to prepare an Arctic strategy for research and representation for NOAA Fisheries and to help coordinate, facilitate, and support AFSC marine science engagement activities in the Arctic.
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) mission in the Arctic is to provide reliable, world-class, scientific information on the coupled ecological and social systems pertaining to fisheries and protected resources unique to the Arctic, with the focused goal of facilitating climate-informed ecosystem-based management.
In 2023, NOAA Fisheries released its first-ever national Equity and Environmental Justice (EEJ) Strategy to guide the agency as it focuses on serving all communities more equitably and effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.
Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.
We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.
IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.
IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at HR@ibsscorp.com.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition department at Recruiting@ibsscorp.com
Location: Juneau, Alaska/ Hybrid
Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible
Description
IBSS is looking for a Full-Time Arctic Activities Coordinator to assist in coordinating with multiple Arctic-related organizations to prepare an Arctic strategy for research and representation for NOAA Fisheries and to help coordinate, facilitate, and support AFSC marine science engagement activities in the Arctic.
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) mission in the Arctic is to provide reliable, world-class, scientific information on the coupled ecological and social systems pertaining to fisheries and protected resources unique to the Arctic, with the focused goal of facilitating climate-informed ecosystem-based management.
In 2023, NOAA Fisheries released its first-ever national Equity and Environmental Justice (EEJ) Strategy to guide the agency as it focuses on serving all communities more equitably and effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect information from state, federal, and international organizations in collaboration with AFSC leadership to compile research goals and objectives in the Arctic.
- Produce a draft strategic plan for regional and national review and organize meetings, as required, with AFSC leadership to discuss the draft strategic plan.
- Coordinate, organize, and facilitate regular meetings and information sharing with academic, agency, and community representatives on the Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement.
- As needed, coordinate, organize, and facilitate AFSC engagement with academic, agency, and community representatives on Arctic issues.
- Coordinate the preparation of Arctic-related presentations and other materials as required.
- Develop meeting minutes, presentations, briefing memos, and/or other materials as required.
- Masters in environmental policy, science, or related field
- Program planning and management in a team environment [marine research environment- office work only, no field work]
- Developing performance metrics and milestones
- Meeting planning and facilitation skills
- Working with diverse interagency teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Current MS Office skills
- At least 5-years working with marine fisheries information programs or other science-based programs
- Experience working with Alaska Native communities and Alaska underserved communities
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.
Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.
We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.
IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.
IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at HR@ibsscorp.com.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition department at Recruiting@ibsscorp.com
