JOB DESCRIPTION

Environmental Protection Outreach Coordinator

Reports to: Director, Tribal Nations Initiatives

Salary Range: $26.44/hour to $36.06/hour

Supervisory Role: No

Status: Full-time; Non-Exempt

Travel: Yes

Location: Remote/West Coast Preferred, East Coast HQ

Funding: 3 Years (Prime Award and Sub not awarded yet)

Application link:

https://screening.insperity.com/application/application.asp?client=5129501a&job_req=EnvOutreach&hiring_manager_email=jziegler%40nativephilanthropy%2Eorg

About Native Americans in Philanthropy

Native Americans in Philanthropy envisions a future with healthy and sustainable Native communities supported by responsive philanthropy. Our mission is to promote equitable and effective philanthropy in Native communities. We do this by increasing engagement and funding to Native-led organizations; increasing and supporting Native professionals in philanthropy; and transforming and influencing the philanthropic sector to be in alignment with an Indigenous worldview.

About the Position

Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) is a sub-awardee under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program. EPA has made grant-funding available to support community-based organizations, tribes and local governments for a unique Environmental Justice problem solving opportunity. Grantmakers will design competitive application and submission processes, award environmental justice subgrants, implement a tracking and reporting system, provide resources and support to communities, all in collaboration with EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights. The Outreach Coordinator will work closely with the Project Director to conduct outreach and engage Tribal Leadership and Communities on the funding opportunity via program virtual/in-person meetings, assist in the development of engagement best practices and processes and develop tracking mechanisms for potential Tribal partnerships.

Primary Responsibilities

· Develop and implement project schedules and objectives, ensuring the initiative's goals and objectives are met efficiently.

· Ensure familiarity and compliance with government grant management and reporting.

· Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project tasks are on schedule.

· Understand EPA Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grant program and the ability of Tribes to access these programs, limitations on access and how the programs work best.

· Collaboratively develop a roadmap and database to effectively track existing networks and ecosystems for outreach and engagement.

· Assist in the development of culturally and geographically appropriate outreach and engagement plans.

· Organize virtual and in-person workshops to effectively engage Tribal Leadership and communities on the EJ Thriving Communities Grant opportunities.

· Coordinate speakers and setup, presentation materials, and event management for all events.

· Develop reports for the progress of all activities.

· Provide extensive outreach and engagement to Tribal communities.

Non-Essential Job Functions

Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill & Ability

· Knowledge of project management software tools and CRM, such as Sales Force.

· Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures, particularly relating to environmental practices and environmental justice issues.

· Knowledge in grantmaking and effective outreach and engagement processes with Tribal Communities.

· Knowledge of training and technical assistance best practices working with Tribal communities and Tribal Leaders.

· Knowledge in federal government, federal grant making process and Tribes.

· Excellent training and technical assistance capabilities.

· Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical Requirements

· This position requires travel up to 35% of the time for meetings and conferences.

· Must be able to lead Zoom and other video conference calls and use computer equipment.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in project management, environmental science, or a related field, plus three years’ experience in conservation, environment, or non-profit sector work.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Commitment to equity

Native Americans in Philanthropy is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.

Americans with Disability Act

Native Americans in Philanthropy complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact jziegler@nativephilanthropy.org.