Community Resilience & Climate Adaptation Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid parental leave

Health coverage (80% employer-paid)

Tuition assistance

Housing assistance for relocation

Gym membership

EAP

Paid time off + holidays

Leadership development

Job summary

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) seeks a Resilience Coordinator to strengthen community resilience through environmental adaptation, emergency preparedness, and culturally grounded initiatives across the Kodiak region. You will coordinate programs, facilitate workshops, and work with Tribal partners to secure future funding.

Role involves collaboration with Traditional Knowledge holders and cultural health integration, plus occasional travel to villages and off-island.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Indigenous Studies, Project Management, or a related field with 2 years of working experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and supports collaborations with other KANA programs to achieve program and association goals of assisting beneficiaries.
• Coordinates workshops, training, and knowledge-sharing opportunities to support disaster and emergency preparedness plan development.
• Refines RFP templates and procedures for Traditional Knowledge Holders to strengthen cross-team collaboration and ensure accessible, consistent processes.
• Works with Environmental team to identify topics and support cross-team efforts.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with agencies, outside partners, and contractors to support community resilience work in Kodiak and nearby communities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Indigenous Studies, Project Management, or a related field

Job description

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) seeks a Resilience Coordinator to strengthen community resilience through environmental adaptation, emergency preparedness, and culturally grounded initiatives across the Kodiak region. You will coordinate programs, facilitate workshops, and work with Tribal partners to secure future funding.

Role involves collaboration with Traditional Knowledge holders and cultural health integration, plus occasional travel to villages and off-island.