Refuge Information Technician

Yulista Holding, LLC; Alaska; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Yulista Holding, LLC is seeking a Refuge Information Technician to serve as a liaison between the Refuge and villages in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta. The role involves managing communication, facilitating outreach programs, and coordinating access to Native lands.

Applicants should have knowledge of subsistence practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly in varying outdoor conditions. This is a part-time position offering an intermittent schedule based on seasonal needs.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of related experience, including remote living.
• Must be able to travel to remote areas by plane, boat, or ATV.
• Ability to speak Yupik (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the Refuge and Native villages.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration on subsistence issues.
• Develop outreach materials during hunting and fishing seasons.

Skills

Knowledge of traditional subsistence and cultural practices

Understanding of differences between Alaska Native and Western management practices

Experience with oral communication

Cross-cultural communication skills

Ability to develop and maintain rural community networks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Refuge Information Technician (RIT) will act as a liaison between the Refuge and one or more villages throughout the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta region, managing and facilitating communication and collaboration between the Refuge and these Alaska Native stakeholders. The position provides information on Service programs; state and federal laws and regulations related to subsistence taking, use of resources, sport and commercial fishing, and sport hunting. Responsibilities include obtaining information on subsistence and sport harvests, arranging field logistics, coordinating access to Native lands, explaining project purposes to residents, and guiding others or travelling to remote sites for biological work. This is a regular, part‑time position with an intermittent schedule, depending on program needs and seasonal activities. The role is located in the Yukon Kuskokwim Region, with preferred locations including Hooper Bay, Scammon Bay, Emmonak, St. Mary's, Pilot Station, Mountain Village, Kotlik, Marshall, Russian Mission, Nightmute, Tununak, Toksook Bay, or Mekoryuk, Alaska.

Essential Functions

• Meet with Alaska Native residents and tribal leaders to understand their concerns, questions, positions, and traditional subsistence uses of fish and wildlife, and share this information with the Refuge Manager to calibrate cooperative management programs.
• Plan and facilitate meetings between Alaska Native residents and Refuge officials, and coordinate logistics for biological projects on the Refuge.
• Communicate with Refuge officials and stakeholders about traditional uses of Refuge lands, management programs, research, regulatory actions, permitting, policies, and other relevant issues.
• Develop and implement programs and processes to ensure important information is collected and shared between the Refuge and Alaska Native stakeholders within or near the Refuge’s boundaries.
• Optimize existing communication structures, including public meetings, educational programs in rural communities and schools, and personal connections, to achieve outreach goals.
• Explain natural resource management laws, regulations, plans, and agreements to Alaska Native stakeholders, including MBTA, AMBCC, ANILCA, and ANCSA.
• Attend village meetings, tribal council meetings, Refuge staff meetings, Rural Advisory Committee meetings, AMBCC meetings, and the Federal Subsistence Board when required.
• Develop outreach materials during federal and state hunting and fishing seasons to educate stakeholders about regulatory requirements, land permits, and cultural considerations.
• Assist with interviewing and recommending selection of subsistence waterfowl surveyors, summer hires from villages, and local service providers.
• Arrange field logistics, coordinate Refuge access to Alaska Native lands, and explain projects to residents.
• Organize outdoor or resource‑related activities for youth and community events, such as educational or cultural camps, hunter safety courses, and recycling efforts.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and work safely, performing other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of traditional subsistence and cultural practices specific to the Alaska Native communities of the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta region.
• Understanding of differences between Alaska Native and Western management practices and cultures.
• Practical knowledge of traditional Yupik subsistence harvest practices and Western laws and regulations.
• Experience with oral communication to groups and individuals, presenting resource management philosophies clearly and concisely.
• Skill in facilitating and encouraging the flow of ideas and information among diverse stakeholders.
• Cross‑cultural communication skills addressing complex concepts such as resource management methods and conservation philosophies.
• Ability to develop and maintain rural community networks and manage complex projects.
• Strong familiarity with Alaska’s environmental community and capabilities to provide leadership, counsel, and motivation.
• Proficient in facilitating meetings, outreach, and communication with project teams and planners.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of stakeholder engagement tools and techniques.
• Understanding of environmental issues related to transportation, air quality, water quality, land use planning, and energy and environmental management.
• Ability to analyze and utilize scientific, demographic, environmental, and economic data.
• Capability to summarize technical information relevant to environmental issues.
• Ability to develop and present environmental projects.
• Skill in preparing clear, concise correspondence, reports, and educational materials.
• Attention to detail, organization, and proactive follow‑up.
• Ability to lead presentations and facilitate initiatives involving multiple stakeholders with potentially conflicting views.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, travel frequently, and adapt to changes in tasks.
• Ability to speak Yupik (preferred).
• Capability to operate a motor vehicle safely and efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred. Experience may be accepted on a year‑for‑year basis. Two to four years of related experience; a combination of living in a remote village and work experience will be considered. Must be able to travel to remote areas by plane, boat, or ATV as needed and pass drug, background, and driving record screening.

Working Environment

The noise level is moderate. The job may require occasional weekend or evening work and travel to remote areas as needed.

Physical, Visual, and Mental Demands

Physical demands include frequent travel, exposure to outdoor conditions, and varied work settings. Visual and mental demands include handling complex information, making decisions under changing circumstances, and engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Preference Statement

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders, their descendants, spouses of Calista shareholders, and shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title43 U.S. Code §1626(g).

EEO Statement

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train, and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and without regard to non‑work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.