Position Announcement
Coastal Monitoring Community Outreach Manager
Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska
Application deadline: 26 October 2021
For more information, go to:
https://iccalaska.org/icc-alaska/
The Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) Alaska invites applications for a Coastal Monitoring Community Outreach Manager. This two-year position, with potential for extension pending additional resources, will be located in Anchorage, Alaska.
The position will coordinate community outreach and ICC’s participation within the Coastal Expert Monitoring Group (CEMG) work conducted under the Arctic Council. The position will focus on the implementation of the CEMG plan within Alaska through direct engagement with the regions that we advocate on behalf of and will represent ICC on the international Coastal Expert Monitoring Group Steering Committee. Under this position, high emphasis will be placed on relationship building to aid in bringing forward Inuit-driven monitoring programs and guiding a co-production of knowledge approach within this initiative. The position will work in close cooperation with the Indigenous Knowledge/Science Advisor and report to the Executive Director.
Experience requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience related to work in coastal biodiversity, community driven research and/or monitoring, co-production of knowledge, and application and/or understanding of Indigenous methodologies; a Master’s degree in a related field is preferred; relevant work experience may substitute for the degree requirement;
- Experience with bringing people together from multiple knowledge systems, facilitation, community outreach, working with Indigenous Knowledge holders, knowledge about the Arctic and Inuit homelands, and conducting independent desk research and report writing. Knowledge of applying a food security lens to monitoring and culturally appropriate approaches to holding discussions, knowledge sharing, project development, and other related activities;
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate engagement and relationship building with excellent communications skills across multiple audiences and platforms (at a community, national, and international scale);
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and oral and written communication skills are required; communication skills include the ability to develop and foster professional relationships and to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor with member and affiliate organizations;
- Self-motivated, ability to learn, work independently, implement direction and feedback, organize, and prioritize work, and to meet deadlines;
- Problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail and accuracy a must;
- Experience with researching, building relationships with funders and applying for grants;
- Experience with Inuit or Alaska Native non-profit organizations preferred; and
- A U.S. passport is required and willingness to travel to rural Alaska and internationally.
Applications must include a resume, a letter of interest that explains applicant’s experiences and qualifications for the position, three references, and a recent writing sample. The writing sample must be relevant to the position. All application materials should be submitted via email to icc [at] iccalaska.org. Applications can also be submitted by mail or dropped off at the ICC Alaska office at 3900 Arctic Blvd. Suite #203, Anchorage, Alaska.
Application deadline: 26 October 2021
For more information, including position duties, go to:
https://iccalaska.org/icc-alaska/
For questions, contact:
Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska
Email: icc [at] iccalaska.org