Kodiak Regional Resilience Leader

Kodiak-Area-Native-Association; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Parental leave

Medical coverage 80%

OPM plan options

Life insurance 2.5x salary

Disability coverage

PTO & holidays

Gym membership

EAP

Tuition assistance

Leadership development

Loan repayment eligibility

Relocation housing

Job summary

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) seeks a Kodiak Regional Resilience Catalyst to advance resilience initiatives in the Alaska South Coast region. The role focuses on co-creating sustainable networks of Tribal collaborators, implementing coastal resilience projects, and improving community capacity through education and workforce development.

The position is grant-funded through 2027 with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Indigenous Studies, Project Management or related studies.
• Experience and/or ability to work effectively within a team environment; ability to organize and coordinate job duties, prioritize work loads, and complete work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization’s mission and align activities with ASCP objectives and KANA policies.
• Incorporate resilience-building activities into health and wellness programs for tribal communities.
• Identify funding opportunities and support grant applications for local resilience projects.
• Supervise and mentor Community Catalyst staff; set priorities and monitor progress.
• Develop metrics to assess project success and conduct annual impact reviews.
• Coordinate workshops/trainings with Kodiak region partners and tribal leaders.
• Collaborate with Kodiak Tribes and partners to strengthen regional climate work.

Skills

Teamwork

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Grant management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Indigenous Studies, Project Management or related studies

Job description

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) seeks a Kodiak Regional Resilience Catalyst to advance resilience initiatives in the Alaska South Coast region. The role focuses on co-creating sustainable networks of Tribal collaborators, implementing coastal resilience projects, and improving community capacity through education and workforce development.

The position is grant-funded through 2027 with potential extensions.