POSITION SUMMARY:

The Coastal Resilience Coordinator will be the primary point of contact for the project in the development of a model program for both rural and urban (road system) communities to look at coastal resiliency from the perspective of coastal assessment, community involvement, and clean up. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will:

• Organize, coordinate, and implement projects to improve resilience to coastal hazards.
• Develop a model assessment tool/checklist that can be used for both remote (Yakutat) and urban (Knik) tribal communities.
• Complete a solid waste assessment of coastal solid waste, fishing nets, and discarded coastal marine debris for both urban and rural tribal communities.
• Provide a presentation on Ocean Stewardship/Resiliency, and cultural exchange at the Hokule community event.
• Complete certification training on Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER).
• Provide community outreach on oceans stewardship and beach/coastal/or riparian area cleanup activities.
• Develop a marine debris cleanup checklist.
  • Collected marine debris will be photographed and weighed.
• Support the cleanup process and direct the activities of the cleanup Laborer’s.
• Submit reports to Knik and ANTHC.
• Present at the ATECEM 2026 on the successes and challenges of this project.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  
• Provide outstanding customer service to external and internal customers.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Database and all other office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and relationships.
• Ability to work independently and interdependently in a positive and productive manner.
• Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgement.
• Maintain confidentiality and securing sensitive information.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Four (4) years of college education in a related field with a minimum of eight (8) years related work experience; OR any combination of training and experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Two (2) years’ of experience leading resilience or resilience-related efforts; Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Clean state and federal background check.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Knowledge and experience of Knik Tribe’s Service Area and Knik Tribe’s Programs.
• Adequate understanding of all Microsoft Office Applications.  
• Must pass a criminal background check and be free of barrier crimes.
• Clean driving record.
• Knowledge and application of professional and ethical conduct as guided by Knik Tribal Council Personnel Manual Section 8.1.
• Willing to travel to rural Alaska; time will be split between MatSu area and Yakutat.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

NATIVE PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (PL 93-638) and as further guided by Knik Tribe Native Preference Policy 6.120, Knik Tribe maintains preference in all phases of employment for Alaska Native, American Indian (AN/AI) and Native Hawaiian people, including direct lineal descendants and foster or traditionally adopted children. Also included are non-Native head of household member of Native families, which includes foster or traditionally adopted Native children.

DETAILS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Location: MatSu and Yakutat
• Supervisor: Director of Natural Resources
• Schedule: Monday – Friday. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Full-Time Temporary (6 months)
• Salary: $40.00- $45.00 per hour

To Apply: Submit Resume to:

Human Resources at hr@kniktribe.org

For more information or to download the job description visit www.kniktribe.org/careers