KAWERAK POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Environmental Project Coordinator

DIVISION: Natural Resources

DEPARTMENT: Environmental Program

LOCATION: Nome, Alaska preferred; Alaska remote eligible

POSITION STATUS: Regular, Full-Time

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

PAY SCALE GRADE: 11–12–13 ($36.90 - $48.17)

REPORTS TO: Environmental Program Director

AKBCU: No ICPA: No

The Environmental Project Coordinator assists with the planning, coordination, implementation, and administration of environmental projects throughout the Bering Strait region. The Coordinator works closely with Environmental Program staff, Tribal communities, and project partners to support project delivery and compliance with grant requirements. Responsibilities include project management, administrative and logistical support, community outreach, budget and deliverable tracking, and assistance with procurement, contracting, grant development, and reporting. Projects address solid waste management, recycling and reuse, contaminated sites, climate adaptation, food security, infrastructure development, and other community-driven environmental priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Coordinate and support environmental projects and programs to meet established timelines, budgets, deliverables, and reporting requirements. Coordinate project logistics and manage assigned projects independently or in collaboration with other Environmental Program staff.
2. Organize and facilitate meetings, trainings, workshops, and quarterly teleconferences with Tribes, communities, partners, stakeholders, and other audiences. Responsibilities may include outreach, participant coordination, travel arrangements, venue setup, and event logistics.
3. Maintain regular communication and working relationships with village environmental staff, Tribal leaders, regional organizations, contractors, community members, and other stakeholders to support project implementation and collaboration.
4. Assist with the planning and coordination of recycling and reuse, contaminated site prevention, scrap metal backhaul, food security and other environmental initiatives that support community and program goals.
5. Research funding opportunities and assist with grant development, including preparing proposals, budgets, work plans, supporting documentation, and other materials necessary to secure funding.
6. Prepare progress reports, presentations, success stories, and other communications for funders, partners, stakeholders, and the public.
7. Maintain organized project files, records, databases, and performance data in accordance with organizational policies and grant requirements.
8. Assist with procurement and contracting processes for assigned projects, including purchasing supplies and tracking or routing related documents.
9. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree plus two (2) years of work experience in the environmental field. Work experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HAZWOPER and Oil Spill Response certification preferred with a willingness to obtain certifications once hired.
• Experience working with Tribal, rural, or Indigenous communities.
• Experience in grant-supported programs, including reporting, data tracking, program evaluation, or grant application development.
• Experience working in cross-cultural and rural settings, with an understanding of Alaska Native communities, Tribal governments, and regional environmental priorities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a nonsupervisory position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of local environmental issues, environmental stewardship practices, and community-based approaches to environmental stewardship.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively engage diverse audiences, facilitate meetings, deliver presentations, and develop educational and outreach materials.
• Ability to communicate environmental and program information clearly and appropriately to community members, Tribal leaders, schools, partner organizations, and other audiences.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, track budgets, timelines, and deliverables, and assist with grant development and reporting.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with village environmental staff, Tribal communities, educational institutions, regional organizations, community members, partner organizations, funding agencies, and government representatives.
• Ability to organize and coordinate outreach activities, meetings, trainings, travel, and other program activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as virtual meeting platforms, databases, and other standard office technologies.
• Ability to maintain accurate program, project, grant, and outreach records and information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while representing the Environmental Program in a professional manner.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must possess a valid Alaska State driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Must be willing and able to travel throughout the Bering Strait region and occasionally outside the region to support program activities.
• Must be willing to attend evening and weekend functions as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in office, community, school, meeting, training, and other project settings.
• Regularly uses a computer and other standard office and presentation equipment.
• Frequently communicates in person, by telephone, email, virtual meeting platforms, and through meetings, trainings, presentations, and community outreach activities.
• Requires periods of sitting, standing, and walking and occasional bending and reaching.
• Occasionally lifts or carries program supplies, materials, equipment, or other items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to travel and work in community, meeting, training, conference, and other settings as required.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Kawerak’s standard full-time workweek is 37.5 hours, generally scheduled Monday through Friday, with 7.5 working hours per day. Daily work hours and schedules may vary based on program and operational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Approved (10-30-2026)

PAY RANGES AND SLOTTING:

11: AA or 2 years experience
12: AA +2 years experience or 4 years experience
13: AA +4 years experience or 6 years experience

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Kawerak, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description or assign additional duties and responsibilities as organizational needs require. If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, you are encouraged to notify your supervisor or Human Resources so that Kawerak may engage in the interactive process in accordance with applicable law.

Kawerak, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that receives funding through an annual funding agreement, as well as federal, state, tribal, local, and other grant and contract sources to support its operations and workforce. While Kawerak has a long history of stable funding, continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding and the ongoing operational needs of the organization.