Coastal Resilience Catalyst for Tribal Communities

Kodiak Area Native Association; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with 7% match

Paid Parental Leave

80% employer-paid health/dental/vision

OPM health plan options

Employer-paid life insurance 2.5x

AD&D and disability coverage

Generous PTO and holidays

Free gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Leadership development

NHSC loan repayment eligibility

Temporary housing assistance

Job summary

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) seeks a Kodiak Regional Resilience Catalyst to drive resilience in the Alaska South Coast Partnership. You will build networks with Tribal collaborators, implement projects on coastal resilience and traditional foods, and strengthen community-led stewardship through education and workforce development.

The grant-funded role runs through December 31, 2027, with potential future funding; travel to villages is expected as needed, with weekend events and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Indigenous Studies, Project Management, or related field.
• Ability to work effectively in a team; strong organizational and independent work skills.

Responsibilities

• Support ASCP regional resilience goals by building networks of Tribal collaborators.
• Implement projects on coastal resilience, traditional foods, and community stewardship.
• Develop metrics and conduct annual reviews of project impacts.
• Coordinate with KANA Environmental Programs and Grants teams to secure funding.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Indigenous Studies, Project Management

Job description

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) seeks a Kodiak Regional Resilience Catalyst to drive resilience in the Alaska South Coast Partnership. You will build networks with Tribal collaborators, implement projects on coastal resilience and traditional foods, and strengthen community-led stewardship through education and workforce development.

The grant-funded role runs through December 31, 2027, with potential future funding; travel to villages is expected as needed, with weekend events and