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