Environmental Scientist

location: anchorage, alaska; seward, alaska; or remote within one of chugach regional resources commission's seven member tribes: tatitlek village ira council, native village of eyak (cordova), port graham village council, nanwalek ira council, chenega ira council, qutekcak native tribe (seward), or valdez native tribe.

reports to: environmental director

the organization: crrc is a nonprofit intertribal fish and wildlife commission established to address environmental and natural resources issues of concern to its seven member tribes, located in the chugach region of southcentral alaska. These include tatitlek village ira council, native village of eyak (cordova), port graham village council, nanwalek ira council, chenega ira council, qutekcak native tribe (seward), and valdez native tribe.

position description: the environmental research and climate program manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting environmental planning, climate resilience, and natural resource management initiatives that advance the capacity of chugach region tribes. Working collaboratively with tribal governments, community members, regulatory agencies, and funding partners, this position conducts research, analyzes environmental and climate-related issues, develops educational and outreach programs, manages grant-funded projects, and provides technical assistance to support environmental stewardship and climate adaptation efforts throughout the region.

This position serves as a key resource in translating scientific information into practical strategies that support tribal priorities and community resilience.

• develop, coordinate, and implement environmental planning, management, and climate resilience initiatives that support the priorities of crrc and its member tribes.
• conduct environmental and climate-related research, data collection, analysis, and evaluation to support planning and decision-making.
• review and interpret environmental legislation, regulations, policies, scientific studies, and climate projections to assess potential impacts on tribal communities and natural resources.
• provide technical assistance and ongoing support to tribal environmental staff and leadership.
• develop and facilitate environmental and climate-related training, educational programs, workshops, and community outreach activities.
• collaborate with tribal, federal, state, private, academic, and nonprofit partners on environmental and climate initiatives.
• manage assigned projects and ensure timely, on-budget completion of objectives, reporting requirements, and grant deliverables.
• assist with the preparation of grant applications, work plans, annual planning documents, funding proposals, and budget priorities.
• monitor grant performance and prepare reports required by funding agencies, crrc leadership, and the board of directors.
• prepare technical reports, presentations, educational materials, academic papers, and other written communications for diverse audiences.
• assist with departmental budget development, monitoring, and reporting.
• maintain awareness of emerging environmental issues, climate science, funding opportunities, and regulatory developments affecting the region.
• perform other related duties as assigned.

• bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, climate science, environmental planning, or a related field required; master's degree preferred.
• three to five years of progressively responsible experience in environmental planning, natural resource management, climate adaptation, research, project management, or related work.
• experience managing grants, projects, budgets, and reporting requirements preferred.

• knowledge of environmental science, climate change, natural resource management, and environmental planning principles.
• understanding of environmental regulatory and legislative processes.
• strong analytical, research, data interpretation, mathematics, and deductive reasoning skills.
• experience designing and delivering technical training, educational materials, outreach programs, and presentations.
• excellent…