Alaska Youth Stewards Program Coordinator - Indigenous Stewardship Program - Prince of Wales/Remote - Open Until Filled

Position Title: Alaska Youth Stewards Program Coordinator

Department: Indigenous Stewardship Program

Location: Prince of Wales / Remote

Covered Position: Yes

Pay Grade(s): 10-11 ($33.29+ DOE)

Purpose: The Alaska Youth Stewards Program Coordinator will support advancing the growth and development of youth stewardship throughout Southeast Alaska. This position will primarily oversee the Prince of Wales Island Youth Stewards but also help organize regional program efforts and work closely with other Indigenous Stewardship teams.

Essential Functions. An individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Work closely with program manager to organize and develop youth stewardship programming within region.
• Participate in regional planning meetings and training opportunities for program leaders.
• Serve as the program administrator for the Prince of Wales Island Youth Stewards crew working closely with the program host organization.
• Oversee program agreements, budgets and annual reports.
• Plan, coordinate and execute the seasonal calendar/schedule for the program.
• Ensure that seasonal projects and activities planned for the crew align with community priorities by interfacing with local village leaders and regional program partners.
• Recruit and hire seasonal crew leaders and crew members each season.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to crew leaders and crew members including conducting goal setting and summer evaluation exercises.
• Support program alumni in career development opportunities like applying for scholarships, and attending conferences.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities.
• Organize and maintain digital file system for youth stewardship programs including updating forms and documents annually.
• Help plan in-person and virtual program trainings and evaluations.
• Coordinate story telling efforts with internal and external communication teams and maintain youth stewardship program media files.
• Assist with the development of a website plan for AYS and maintain as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel required: This position entails travel to various SE Alaskan communities and other locations for various events and project collaborations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. A comprehensive set of capabilities required to perform job tasks effectively:

• Knowledge of traditional ecological knowledge, Indigenous stewardship practices, and forest management.
• Understanding of Alaska Native governance and federal environmental policies.
• Ability to integrate traditional and western scientific approaches in advocacy.
• Research, writing, and presentation expertise.

Minimum Qualifications (education, experience, skills):

• Ability to work independently, be detail oriented, and multi-task on many projects at one time.
• Work experience related to program development, leadership or youth.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and advocacy skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Adobe.

Preferred Qualifications (education, experience, skills):

• Bachelor�s degree in environmental science, Indigenous Studies, Public Policy, or related field.
• Three years of experience in program development, leadership or youth.
• Experience working with Southeast Alaska tribes.

Physical Requirements. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation:

• The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Some travel will be required on small aircraft or ferry.
• Certain positions at Tlingit and Haida may have exposure to certain hazardous materials or conditions. The supervisor will review these if applicable.