Environmental Director

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $84,210 DOE

Location : Anchorage or Seward

Reports To : Executive Director

Supervises : IGAP Environmental Coordinator, Environmental Research Scientist, Climate Change Coordinator

Status : Exempt

The Organization : This position will ideally be located at the Chugach Regional Resources Commissions (CRRC) Alutiiq Pride Marine Institute (APMI) in Seward, AK. However, Anchorage may be considered. 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 : TheEnvironmental Directorleads CRRCs Environmental Department, which includes programs in conservation, climate change, food security, and the Chugach Region Tribal Conservation District (CRTCD). This position provides overall leadership and supervision, develops and implements sustainability strategies, and advances Tribal-led conservation and food system priorities across the Chugach region.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess and analyze CRRCs environmental programsto identify areas for improvement in sustainability and natural resource management.
• Propose and implement strategies to address environmental concerns such as energy use, conservation, pollution reduction, waste management, recycling, and food security.
• Coordinate with CRRC member Tribes to ensure Tribal input andTraditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)are integrated into all Environmental Department programs.
• Lead collaborative planning processes to set objectives, identify and prioritize projects, and develop multi-year implementation plans for programs under the Environmental Department.
• Provide oversight and direction for the Environmental Department, including supervision of staff and consultants across environmental, conservation, and healthy food systems programs.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify emerging environmental issues, conservation opportunities, and funding sources relevant to the Chugach region.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations for the Executive Director, CRRC Board of Directors, partner Tribes, and external agencies.
• Represent CRRC in meetings, conferences, and collaborations with federal, state, and local agencies, regulatory officials, and conservation organizations.
• Develop and manage budgets, financial documentation, and records for all programs under the Environmental Department.
• Manage and oversee grant applications, reporting, and compliance requirements; assist in securing new funding to support Environmental Department initiatives.
• Supervise and support Environmental Department staff, ensuring strong coordination and alignment with CRRCs mission and objectives.
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging issues in environmental policy, conservation, sustainability, and Indigenous food systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned..
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Educational & Experience Requirements :

Skills and Abilities :

Required

Preferred

Employee is expected to embrace, support, and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion, and quality which align with CRRCs Mission and Vision through their actions and interactions with all staff and partners.

THE CHUGACH REGIONAL RESOURCES COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. PREFERENCE IS EXTENDED TO QUALIFIED AMERICAN INDIAN INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO ALL POSITIONS ON THE STAFF OF THE CHUGACH REGIONAL RESOURCES COMMISSION (Public Law 93-638 Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Indian Preference Act, and the Indian Civil Rights Act, 1968 apply). Preference will be given to a Native from the Chugach Region or person who is knowledgeable of the regions language, culture, and language.