Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center Coordinator Senior

Workplace Culture NAU aims to be the nation’s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.
Special Information This position is a hybrid position which allows the incumbent to complete their work at both the Flagstaff Mountain campus and at a non-centralized site with or without accommodation.
This position is posted as Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center Coordinator Senior which is a working title.
The NAU system title for this position is Community Program Coordinator, Senior.
Continuation of the position beyond allocated funds is contingent upon grant funding.
The incumbent is not eligible for Classified Staff layoff or recall status.
Job Description The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals’ (ITEP) mission is to strengthen tribal capacity and sovereignty in environmental and natural resource management through culturally relevant education, research, partnerships and policy-based services.
This mission is achieved through a number of programs that are supported by cooperative agreements and grants from federal agencies and other partners.
This position will work with the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Tribes & Climate Change Program (TCCP) team and other ITEP programs to support ITEP’s role as part of two U.
S.
Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy-supported Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ TCTACs).
Along with multiple non-profit and academic partners, ITEP, is a part of a US EPA Region 9 center (led by San Diego State University) and a national center (led by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) that is assisting with serving US EPA Region 8 as well as communities nationwide.
This position will work 50% for the Region 9 center and 50% for the national center.
These centers will provide accessible and inclusive technical assistance and capacity building in energy and environmental justice to underserved communities.
This position will be responsible for overseeing and completing related tasks including collaborating with partners to provide technical assistance and training as discussed below with an emphasis on supporting Tribal & Indigenous communities.
Potential technical assistance and training topics include: Assessing environmental and/or energy Justice needs and potential solutions Understanding community concerns Understanding relevant policies and laws Understanding environmental and energy justice-related data Developing and sharing solutions Developing multi-year roadmaps (plans) to achieve energy and environmental justice goals Community engagement Understanding and addressing community concerns Facilitating challenging conversations Engaging community members in developing solutions Understanding decision-making processes and engaging community members in those processes Grant proposals and management Identifying relevant grants Developing proposal concepts and scoping Reviewing grant applications as requested This position may entail working with consultants as needed including helping to recruit and onboard consultants.
In addition, this position will be working with another intermediate staff person who will work full-time for the national EJ TCTAC.
This position will involve considerable travel, possibly 25%-30% time, and it is preferred that the position be located in Flagstaff, Arizona.
There will be an option for hybrid (in-person and virtual) work.
Technical Assistance & Trainings - 70% In collaboration with partner organizations: Manage technical assistance intake forms specific to Tribes.
Deliver one-on-one technical assistance related to the topics outlined above and other topics that may arise for USEPA Region 9 and nationwide Tribal communities and organizations.
Develop and deliver relevant workshops and trainings in collaboration with Tribes and Tribal organizations and organizational partners to build the capacity of Tribes and Tribal organizations to address environmental and energy justice issues.
The topics of such trainings will be developed with input from Tribes.
Other technical assistance tasks as related to the project.
Outreach, Communication, & Capacity Building - 25% Establish and maintain regional and national working relationships with Tribes and the partner organizations.
Conduct outreach to individual Tribes and Tribal organizations about EJ TCTAC offerings.
Create outreach materials about support provided by the EJ TCTACs.
Design and coordinate EJ TCTAC sessions for and travel to ITEP’s National Tribal Forum on Air Quality, Tribal Lands and Environment Forum, and National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Change Conference.
Attend periodic virtual EJ TCTAC meetings.
Travel to EJ TCTAC meetings, other Tribal events, and possibly individual Tribes to conduct outreach about EJ TCTAC offerings.
Other technical assistance tasks as related to the project.
Other Duties & Responsibilities - 5% Attend meetings and provide updates, as needed, for TCCP managers and staff.
Attend and participate in the annual ITEP staff retreat.
Represent NAU by promoting ITEP's purpose and mission with a diversity of audiences including Tribal, federal, state, public, non-profit, and private sectors.
May direct the work of and/or mentor students and interns.
Assist in the development and contributing to quarterly or annual reports.
Tracking metrics for use in reports, marketing and strategic planning for the project.
Perform other duties to support the TCC program and ITEP as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in environmental science, policy, and/or management, a natural science, or related field AND 3-5 years' administrative/coordinative program experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in environmental science, policy, and/or management, a natural science, or related field AND one to two years' administrative/coordinative program experience.
Experience working with Tribes & Indigenous communities; OR diverse communities.
Understanding of climate change, environmental, and energy justice issues facing diverse Tribal and Indigenous communities.
Experience writing grants, navigating grant portals, managing grants, and understanding the intricacies of grant proposals.
Experience in the development and delivery of trainings related to environmental and energy justice issues, building community capacity to apply for and manage grants, building capacity for organizations to engage community members and facilitate challenging community conversations, preferably for Tribal and Indigenous communities and professionals.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of climate change adaptation and mitigation, and environmental and climate justice issues.
Demonstrated skills and ability to promote a spirit of cooperation and teamwork under demanding circumstances, which may include meeting workshop deadlines, highly variable workloads, and working with staff from multiple organizations including those with greatly different educational and cultural backgrounds.
Experience working within a federal agency framework.
Excellent skill in both oral and written communication and presentation.
Strong organization skills.
Skill in program development and execution.
Skill in coordinating activities, evaluating data and establishing priorities.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment whether in-person or in a virtual format.
Skill in using personal computers (PCs, Apple), email, different Internet browsers, Microsoft Office 365 software, Adobe Suite and Stock, online data cloud storage, and virtual meeting platforms (e.
g.
Go-to-Webinar/Meeting, Zoom, BlueJeans, Teams, etc.
) Driving Requirement Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a regular part of this position.
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Background Information Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment.
You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check.
Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.
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In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing.
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If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E.
Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
Salary Anticipated starting salary range is $47,634 - $59,542.
Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.
FLSA Status This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.
Benefits This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position.
NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents.
More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website.
Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU.
NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan).
New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date.
Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits.
Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.
Learning and Development Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development.
New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.
Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship NAU will not provide any U.
S.
immigration support or sponsorship for this position.
Application Deadline March 25, 2024 at 11:59 p.
m.
How to Apply To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page.
You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline.
To be considered for the position, a resume and cover letter should be uploaded with the application.
If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.
edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
Equal Employment Opportunity Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
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