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Tribal Community Resource and Engagement Specialist —
Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy
Remote role - ideally candidate located in Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, North Dakota or South Dakota
To apply, fill out the form at
https://tribalcleanenergy.libwizard.com/f/employment-app-CRES
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 30, 2024. WE MAY INTERVIEW AND HIRE PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE.
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary focus of the Community Resource and Engagement Specialist (CRES) is planning, delivering, coordinating, and evaluating technical assistance programs that build the capacity of Tribal communities to address environmental and energy justice priorities. This position is one of a team of five full-time, community-facing staff central to the mission of the Mountains and Plains Thriving Communities Collaborative (MaPTCC). This full-time, term-limited position is funded by a 5-year cooperative agreement between the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Montana State University (MSU), administered by the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy (ATCE).
ABOUT THE ALLIANCE
The Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy is an Indigenous-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit capacity-building organization supporting the self-determined efforts of Native American tribes to access and deploy federal and other funding streams to build and transition to regenerative clean energy systems as a means to mitigate climate change, diminish poverty, and create thriving economies while protecting Mother Earth for future generations.
Founded in 2016 by a woman of Native American and European descent, the Alliance is focused on empowering underrepresented talent across all identities. The Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a diverse team of amazing Native and non-Native human beings who actively work to create an inclusive environment where all our employees can thrive in an environment free from judgment and harassment. An equal-opportunity employer, the Alliance consists of a diverse team committed to mitigating bias and lifting barriers. We recognize that diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds enable us to be a stronger company and workplace. Not only will you be welcome here, but your unique thoughts and opinions will be encouraged, celebrated, and deeply valued.
Our team values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages Indigenous women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
General Statement about scope of work
Mountains and Plains Thriving Communities Collaborative (MaPTCC) is one of 17 EPA-funded Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (TCTAC) around the US. Together, the centers will receive a total of $177 million to help underserved and overburdened communities across the country access federal funds dedicated to advancing environmental justice.
MaPTCC’s primary objective is to deliver effective, locally informed technical assistance to increase the capacity of entities committed to energy and environmental justice in EPA’s Region 8 to successfully identify, apply for, win, and manage grants, secure private funding, and build coalitions to amplify their collective power. To accomplish this objective, the program involves collaborations among multiple universities and non-profit organizations structured in a hub-and-spoke model in which MSU serves as the administrative lead and main point of contact with the EPA.
One of these partnering organizations is the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy (ATCE), which offers Tribes no-cost capacity-building support.
Under the direction of ATCE, the Community Resource Engagement Specialist (CRES) will provide or secure technical assistance to boost the capacity of Tribes and Tribal organizations in EPA’s Region 8.
The primary focus of this position is recruitment for, delivery of, and support for technical assistance and capacity-building programming in Tribes and Tribal organizations within Region 8. After undergoing rigorous training about MaPTCC’s offerings and ATCE’s approach, the specialist will travel throughout the Region to implement a train-the-trainer model to enhance and expand the abilities of local community navigators. A key role of this position is to provide mentorship, ongoing skill-building, resource referrals, and facilitation services for community navigators, offering the equivalent of 400 hours of in-person training, workshops, and meetings each year of the project, with locations moving throughout the region to accommodate different Tribal communities. This position will coordinate in-person trainings, workshops, and events that respond to the energy and environmental justice needs and priorities of Tribal governments and community-based organizations.
As such, we seek a candidate who possesses the ability to adapt, deliver, and evaluate technical capacity programming in grants and project management as well as general organizational and community development. This person will interact closely with four other peer positions in the TCTAC and also with peers in other regional and national TCTAC programs. This position reports to ATCE’s leadership team and has access to formal mentoring from multiple project staff. ATCE values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting, and building an inclusive and culturally diverse environment. Individuals with lived experience that directly informs their understanding of environmental and energy justice challenges are especially encouraged to apply.
The Community Resource Engagement Specialist will:
QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidates will have experience, education, knowledge, and skills:
The successful candidate will:
Required Application Materials
Salary — starting at $65,000 annually with opportunities for advancement during the 5-year
program period. Highly competitive benefits package including 100% employer-paid Health,
Dental, Vision Insurance, 401K with 4% employer contribution, Life and Disability Insurance,
three weeks paid leave, and more.
Location — 100% Remote
Travel — 50% anticipated
To apply, fill out the form at https://tribalcleanenergy.libwizard.com/f/employment-app-CRES
Questions, email deirdre@tribalcleanenergy.org
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