Coastal Resilience Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Coastal Resilience Coordinator will be the primary point of contact for the project in the development of a model program for both rural and urban (road system) communities to look at coastal resiliency from the perspective of coastal assessment, community involvement, and clean up. This is a full-time temporary job scheduled to run for six months.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will:

· Organize, coordinate, and implement projects to improve resilience to coastal hazards.

· Develop a model assessment tool/checklist that can be used for both remote (Yakutat) and urban (Knik) tribal communities.

· Complete a solid waste assessment of coastal solid waste, fishing nets, and discarded coastal marine debris for both urban and rural tribal communities.

· Provide a presentation on Ocean Stewardship/Resiliency, and cultural exchange at the Hokule community event.

· Complete certification training on Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER).

· Provide community outreach on oceans stewardship and beach/coastal/or riparian area cleanup activities.

· Develop a marine debris cleanup checklist.

o Collected marine debris will be photographed and weighed.

· Support the cleanup process and direct the activities of the cleanup Laborer’s.

· Submit reports to Knik and ANTHC.

· Present at the ATECEM 2026 on the successes and challenges of this project.

· Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

· Provide outstanding customer service to external and internal customers.

· Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Database and all other office applications.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong technical and organizational skills.

· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and relationships.

· Ability to work independently and interdependently in a positive and productive manner.

· Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgement.

· Maintain confidentiality and securing sensitive information.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· Four (4) years of college education in a related field with a minimum of eight (8) years related work experience; OR any combination of training and experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

· Two (2) years’ of experience leading resilience or resilience-related efforts; Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities.

· Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

· Clean state and federal background check.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

· Knowledge and experience of Knik Tribe’s Service Area and Knik Tribe’s Programs.

· Adequate understanding of all Microsoft Office Applications.

· Must pass a criminal background check and be free of barrier crimes.

· Clean driving record.

· Knowledge and application of professional and ethical conduct as guided by Knik Tribal Council Personnel Manual Section 8.1.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

NATIVE PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (PL 93-638) and as further guided by Knik Tribe Native Preference Policy 6.120, Knik Tribe maintains preference in all phases of employment for Alaska Native, American Indian (AN/AI) and Native Hawaiian people, including direct lineal descendants and foster or traditionally adopted children. Also included are non-Native head of household member of Native families, which includes foster or traditionally adopted Native children.

DETAILS OF EMPLOYMENT:

· Location: MatSu and Yakutat

· Supervisor: Director of Natural Resources

· Schedule: Monday – Friday. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Full-Time Temporary (6 months)

· Salary: $40.00- $45.00 per hour

To Apply: Submit Resume to:

Human Resources at hr@kniktribe.org

For more information or to download the job description visit www.kniktribe.org/careers

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $45