Environmental Program Coordinator

Come join our team at Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT)!

Hours: Full-time, salaried, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: Depends on experience

Type of Employment: In-person, not a remote position

Location: This position is based in Seldovia, Alaska. If you would like more information about Seldovia, please contact Tara at [email protected] or 907-435-3217.

What You'll Do:

Ensure Seldovia Village Tribe’s Environmental Department goals and objectives are met.  Under the direct supervision of the President/CEO, this position carries out project planning, department supervision, grant management and other activities related to program objectives.

Oversee specific grants and programs within the Environmental Department such as:

Jakolof Watershed Coho Project

Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Recycling

Recycling

Road Dust Monitoring/indoor air monitoring

Home drinking water sampling

Indian General Assistance Program

Sockeye Salmon/Dolly Varden Trout Fish Tissue Sampling Project

Clam Project

Network Node

Museum program and Project oversite through BIA, IMLS, NPS, and other grants that pertain to the everyday operation of the museum.

Assist in projects as they arise or as directed by President/CEO

Coordinate with multiple agencies to serve as a Tribal representative and as a resource to the Tribe in their development of effective village environmental programs

Research, prepare, and present effective outreach and public education campaigns of environmental programs and issues to Tribal members, Tribal Council, community schools, and the public.

Work with Grant Writer to find and write grants to fund projects from our EPA Tribal Environmental Plan (ETEP).

Address environmental threats, issues, and/or events as needed, such as animal recoveries or contamination.

Attend trainings, workshops, and meetings relevant to the Environmental Program

Maintain accurate records to document all activities in compliance with grant, local, state, and federal requirements.

General supervision of staff including but not limited to timesheet approval, scheduling, coordinating with Human Resources for staffing needs, performance evaluations, and improvement plans.

Interdepartmental collaboration with Prevention Program on Culture Camp programming.

Other duties as assigned

Perform other duties as assigned by CEO.

Be able to travel as needed to other communities including to and from Homer / Seldovia by small airplane and sometimes by boat when airplanes are on weather hold. Travel is a day trip, but inclement weather may require an overnight stay.

What You'll Need: 

Must have an interest in, knowledge of, and respect for Alaska Native lifestyles and culture.

Must possess the ability to read, write, and understand grants and their requirements.

Excellent data collection and data management skills – ability to turn raw data into manageable formats for reporting, such as graphs and charts, to be presented to conferences, environmental agencies, Tribal Council, etc.

Excellent report writing skills - must be able to analyze collected data and accomplishments to create reports for grantors, the Tribal Council, and the community.

Excellent presentation skills – must be able to both create and present information on projects, as well as community educational outreach.

Excellent time management skills – must be able to work on multiple projects at once and meet deadlines.

Must be able to work independently, be self motivated

Must be able to motivate and inspire staff to reach goals and objectives of department and organization

Problem solving skills – must be able to evaluate progress and make adjustments when and where necessary to attain goals.

Demonstrated maturity, dependability, judgment, and empathy in carrying out scope of work.

Excellent interpersonal skills – must be able to present oneself professionally and work pleasantly with other agencies and the general public on behalf of Seldovia Village Tribe.

Must be able and allowed to work with children

Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment background check including fingerprinting.

What You'll Get:

11 Paid Holidays per year

12 Days of Sick Leave per year

15 days (3 weeks) of Annual Leave per year (starting accrual, more days with more years of service)

FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits) - Health Insurance, a variety of plans to choose from. We pay 100% of employees monthly health insurance premiums! And we pay 50% of the monthly premiums for your spouse and/or children. Insurance is effective the first day of the pay period after we receive your enrollment form.

Dental and Vision insurance available on the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Group life insurance, minimum benefit is $50,000 and up to 2x your annual salary to a maximum of $250K. This benefit starts the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Long term disability insurance

Employer matching 401K, 5% match, effective January 1 or July 1, following one year of employment.

Wellness Incentive Program, up to $300 per calendar year for full-time employees, or $150 for part-time employees, effective after 90 days of employment. Examples of items that can be reimbursed are walking/running shoes, active wear, exercise equipment, gym membership, CSA food boxes and more!

About Us:

Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT) promotes the wellness of our people and communities through healthcare, social services, economic development, education, and cultural enrichment. SVT is a federally recognized Tribe that serves everyone - both Native and non-Native - in the communities of the South Kenai Peninsula, from Seldovia and beyond, including Homer and Anchor Point. 

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, or would like further information, please contact Tara at 907-435-3217 or email [email protected].