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ASSISTANT TRIBAL CLIMATE RESILIENCE LIAISONS – ALASKA REGION
The Assistant Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison (Asst. TCRL) for the Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center (AK CASC) serves as support on Alaska Tribal climate adaptation science needs under the guidance and direction of the Senior Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison (Sr. TCRL) of the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS).
The Asst. TCRL is responsible for working with the Sr. TCRL to provide technical assistance and to work with tribal communities across Alaska to improve their capacity to prepare for and respond to climate-related environmental impacts. Duties include but are not limited to outreach and extension programming on tribal climate impacts, concerns and adaptation strategies; support efforts to enhance information exchange; assist communities to identify and prioritize resilience and adaptation projects; and work with another Asst. TCRL and a seasonal Alaska Native Student Intern.
Location: Duty station will be Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau, AK.
Remote work may be possible upon approval by the Executive Director.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To apply: Follow instructions in the job description.
NAFWS Certified Technician Curriculum Consultant–
NAFWS seeks the services of a qualified natural resources consultant that specializes in curriculum development. The award will be made to a responsive and responsible person/firm based on the best value and professional capability.
Tasks include, but may not be limited to, the following:
- Assessment of field components for discipline specific natural resource technicians
- Fisheries
- Development of web-based and in-person national course(s)
- Identify existing in-person and web-based training resources
- Establish the minimum criteria for tribal certification standards
- Meet with the NAFWS Board of Directors and Executive Director as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Location: Remote
Request for Proposals Closes: May 3, 2024
To apply: Follow instructions in the job description.
External Job Openings
- Fish & Wildlife Biologist – Location: Del Norte, Colorado Salary Range: The intent is to prepare the enrollee for a career as a professional fisheries or wildlife biologist, (GS-5/7/9) with the USDA Forest Service. Read more: Indigneous Wildlife and Fish Biologists – Resource Assistants – RGNF 2024
- Fisheries Biologist + Other Ecologist Duties (Temporary with Permanent Position) – Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Salary Range:: the intent is to prepare the enrollee for a career in the Fish Biology Series 0482 (GS-5/7/9) with the USDA Forest Service. Read more: Indigneous Wildlife and Fish Biologists – Resource Assistants – ARP ECO SO 2024 – JW (002) – updated 20240318
Knowledge Steward- Internship – Location: Bethel, AK Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Salary Range:$25/hour, up to 20 hours per week, up to 8 months employment. No benefits
associated with this part-time position
Description: The Knowledge Steward intern is responsible for helping coordinate, facilitate, document, and analyze workshops, community visits, and Indigenous Knowledge bearer interviews as part of a project to document Indigenous Knowledge of Kuskokwim salmon life cycles and Tribal recommendations to improve fisheries management processes (“Advancing Inclusion of Indigenous Knowledge and Co-Stewardship of Kuskokwim River Salmon in Alaska Federal Marine Fishery Management”). The Knowledge Steward will work closely with KRITFC’s Programs Manager, Executive Director, and project partners at Ocean Conservancy
and University of Alaska Fairbanks–Tamamta to accomplish their tasks. This is a part-time, seasonal position.
To Apply: Follow link in the title.
Habitat Programs Director– Location: Anchorage, Ak and involves day and multi-day travel to remote western Cook Inlet communities (Tyonek, Beluga, and Skwentna) and other locations during the summer months. Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Salary Range: $80,000-90,000 annually
Description: The Tyonek Tribal Conservation District (TTCD) team is seeking an Outreach Manager who will be responsible for community outreach, collaborative storytelling, and educational programming. Current projects include the development and implementation of K-12 conservation curriculum, content creation and curation for a new website concept, multi-modal community engagement, storytelling via social media and quarterly newsletters, networking with district partners, grant management, assisting other TTCD teams with their outreach needs, and monitoring measurable outreach goals for our outreach programs. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and delivering place-based, culturally relevant curriculum for K-12 classrooms, collaborating with content experts to develop meaningful engagement, program management experience, excellent storytelling skills, and a work style conducive to learning and working on a variety of projects at once. The right candidate may not have a strong grant writing or evaluation background but is interested in developing expertise in these skills.
To Apply: Follow the link in title.
Description: The Tyonek Tribal Conservation District (TTCD) team is seeking an Outreach Manager who will be responsible for community outreach, collaborative storytelling, and educational programming. Current projects include the development and implementation of K-12 conservation curriculum, content creation and curation for a new website concept, multi-modal community engagement, storytelling via social media and quarterly newsletters, networking with district partners, grant management, assisting other TTCD teams with their outreach needs, and monitoring measurable outreach goals for our outreach programs. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and delivering place-based, culturally relevant curriculum for K-12 classrooms, collaborating with content experts to develop meaningful engagement, program management experience, excellent storytelling skills, and a work style conducive to learning and working on a variety of projects at once. The right candidate may not have a strong grant writing or evaluation background but is interested in developing expertise in these skills.
To Apply: Follow the link in title.
Seasonal Natural Resources Technician– Location: Dowagiac, MI Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Description: Responsible for assisting in developing a successful and functional Kowabdanawa odë kė Program on tribal properties. Work may consist of projects that include operating and maintaining research-related equipment, investigating research documents, handling wildlife animals, setting and pulling traps, identifying plant and wildlife species, assisting with prescribed burns, working with the environmental program, collecting and entering data, and educating tribal citizens regarding the natural resources.
To Apply: Follow the link in title.
Description: The Climate Resilience Specialist will provide technical expertise and coordination support to develop and integrate Tribal priorities regarding climate resilience, change, and adaptation. The Climate Resilience Specialist may be supported through multiple grants or entirely through tribal funds, so attention to program details is essential. Responsible for developing strategies to integrate climate resilience/change effects and adaptation scenarios into governmental planning for tribal properties and governmental operations. Responsible for working directly with multiple Pokagon Band departments, regional, and local climate change groups to help develop tribal and non-tribal plans as they relate to climate change effects and the ability to adapt to the changing climate. Responsible for developing climate change related projects, seeking out funding sources to support climate resilience, and assist in developing grant proposals to implement projects. Responsible for position-related grant management and implementation, leading climate resilience fieldwork, data management, data analysis, technical report writing, and creating management recommendations as they relate to climate resilience/change/adaptation.
To Apply: Follow the link in title.
Research Analyst- Environmental Sovereignty– Location: Washington, DC Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Salary Range: $60,000-70,000, commensurate with experience and educational qualifications.
Description: The Research Analyst will conduct in-depth research and analysis on environmental and natural resources law and policy at the tribal, federal, state, local, and international levels and conduct related support activities for the NCAI Institute for Environmental Sovereignty. The ideal candidate is highly organized, an excellent writer, and has between three and five years of experience conducting legal research, including collecting and synthesizing information, drafting reports and memoranda, performing rigorous fact-checking, cite-checking, and Bluebooking, and carrying out basic administrative functions. Candidates will have a passion for serving Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities and an interest in environmental protection and natural resource stewardship.
To Apply: Follow the link in title.
Senior Research Associate– Location: Washington, DC Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000. commensurate with experience and educational qualifications. Description: The Senior Research Associate will design and manage research projects for the NCAI Institute for Environmental Sovereignty. The ideal candidate is a mid-career social scientist experienced in formulating research questions; designing, managing, and analyzing large-scale and focused surveys; developing evidence-based questionnaires; directing and participating in qualitative and quantitative data collection methodologies; carrying out statistical analysis; developing recommendations in response to current and emerging policy issues that are priorities for NCAI’s constituencies; writing reports, briefs, toolkits, and other materials intended for an audience of policymakers and environmental/natural resource program managers; and delivering presentations and trainings. Candidates will have a passion for serving Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities and is ready to lead projects evaluating the impacts of existing and proposed tribal, federal, state, and local environment/natural resource policies and programs on Tribal Nations and their citizens. To Apply: Follow the link in title.
Description: The Environmental Analyst will conduct research and analysis on environmental and natural resource matters important to Indian Country for the NCAI Institute for Environmental Sovereignty. Applicants should have at least eight years of experience in the field of environmental science, biology, toxicology, and/or forestry, preferably including at a federal or state regulatory agency. Ideal candidates will be adept at preparing written materials and delivering presentations for both technical and nontechnical audiences, passionate about serving Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities, and have an understanding of and appreciation for Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge frameworks.
To Apply: Follow the link in title.
Description: The Policy Lead – Environmental Sovereignty will conduct in-depth research and analysis on environmental, natural resource, and conservation law and policy at the tribal, federal, state, local, and international levels for the NCAI Institute for Environmental Sovereignty. The ideal candidate has a good understanding of administrative, federal Indian, and environmental law, and has at least three years of experience carrying out legal and policy research and analysis as well as drafting public-facing reports, white papers, and issue briefs. Candidates will have a passion for serving Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities and a deep interest in environmental protection and natural resource stewardship.
To Apply: Follow the link in title.