The Kaguyak Environmental Coordinator (KEC) is responsible for helping start, implement, and maintain the Kaguyak Tribal Environmental Program. The Kaguyak Environmental Coordinator works closely with the Kaguyak Environmental Supervisor, the KANA Program Manager, and the Tribal Council to identify environmental priorities, build administrative capacity, and engage the community in environmental issues. This role ensures that the program meets grant goals, complies with regulations, and becomes a sustainable, ongoing part of the Tribe’s operations.
This position is located in either Akhiok or Kodiak.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Supports the organization’s mission and goals and quality standards. Incorporates KANA’s core values of Courtesy, Caring, Respect, Sharing, and Pride in all activities and decisions.
- Upholds KANA’s Code of Ethics by conducting professional activities with honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, and good faith in a manner that reflects positively upon the organization.
- Assists staff and council in identifying issues and program needs in the community; Increases tribal administrative capacity to respond to local environmental concerns and issues.
- Works with the Tribal Manager and Council to identify environmental issues and program needs. Helps develop administrative systems for record-keeping, reporting, and tracking workplan commitments to meet budget, regulatory, and grant requirements.
- Assists in planning and implementing environmental activities focused on air quality, water quality, waste management, and environmental education. Participates in community events, including Akhiok Culture Camp and local educational programs, to strengthen community engagement.
- Helps to ensure timely completion and submission of all applicable documents and forms required for a new IGAP proposal application.
- Participates in state and regional IGAP conference calls and meetings, collaborates with other IGAP programs, and develops relationships with EPA, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, and other partners. Maintains communication with the Tribal Council regarding program progress and planning.
- Attends online monthly Kodiak Tribal Environmental Leaders and Professionals (KELP) and quarterly Kodiak Tribal Environmental Consortium (KTEC) meetings.
- Builds foundational knowledge of subsistence resources, solid and hazardous waste, water and air quality, climate change, and other environmental issues through research, trainings, and conferences.
Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
