Environmental Project Coordinator

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.