University of Washington
TRIBAL CLIMATE ADAPTATION SPECIALIST
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website. The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group (CIG) is hiring a Tribal Climate Adaptation Specialist to expand CIG's efforts to support Tribal resilience efforts in the Northwest.
This position will work within the Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative (NCRC) as a member of its Tribal Coastal Resilience Portfolio team. Specifically, this position will play a leading role providing climate adaptation technical support and coordinating a new, small-grants program for Northwest coastal Tribes. POSITION DETAILS The Tribal Coastal Resilience Portfolio supports the climate readiness of coastal Tribes in Washington and Oregon by centering coastal Tribal priorities and participation in climate adaptation; providing information to Tribes and non-tribal partners for advancing coastal resilience; and enhancing capacity for addressing the climate risks and needs of coastal Tribes. This position will play a leading role in delivering technical support and coordinating a new grants program to advance the climate adaptation efforts of Northwest coastal Tribes. This position will require knowledge of climate impacts and adaptation, experience using climate information to inform climate adaptation and resilience efforts, and familiarity with best practices around Tribal outreach and engagement. This position will support coastal Tribes at any stage in the climate adaptation process, including vulnerability assessment and adaptation planning, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation. This may include connecting Tribal partners with technical information, data, expertise and other resources and experts; identifying potential funding sources and supporting proposal preparation; providing training and capacity building opportunities; or other tasks as needed to be responsive to Tribal needs. This position will also work with Tribal partners to codesign and implement a new grants program. This will involve Tribal outreach and communication to raise awareness of the program and gather input on program design; preparation and dissemination of grant opportunities; and providing support to Tribal partners with proposal preparation, submission, administration and reporting. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Grant Program Management [40%]
Work collaboratively with the Tribal Coastal Resilience portfolio team, the project’s Tribal Advisory Group, and Tribal partners to support co-design of a new, small-grants program serving the resilience needs of Northwest coastal Tribes. Support Tribal partners throughout the grant life-cycle, which may include calls for proposals, proposal preparation and submission, grant administration, and reporting. Lead evaluation of the grants program, including design and implementation of metrics of success. Provide outreach to Tribal partners to share opportunities for informing and participating in the grants program.
Climate Adaptation Outreach and Technical Support [40%]
Connect Tribal partners with technical information, data, resources and expertise to support their climate adaptation needs. Provide climate adaptation training and capacity building opportunities for Tribal partners. Provide outreach to Tribal partners to share opportunities for informing and participating in technical support opportunities.
Project Coordination [20%]
As a key member of the NCRC Tribal Coastal Resilience project team, participate in team meetings and provide operational support to the team as needed (e.g., contribute to reporting). Provide outreach to Tribal partners to share and gather input on project activities via presentations, workshops, attending Tribal conferences, etc.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in climate science, natural resource management or a related field; Two (2) or more years of experience in climate science, natural resource management, Tribal relations, or related fields. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Demonstrated experience or training in conducting research, assessment, engagement, or technical support related to climate change impacts and/or adaptation; Demonstrated cultural competence, leading with curiosity and humility to facilitate relationships across different perspectives, values, knowledge specializations, and geographies; A commitment to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion within the CIG and NCRC teams and programs. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in climate science, natural resource management or a related field; Four (4) or more years of experience; Experience working with Tribal governments, organizations and communities. Knowledge of treaties, Tribal sovereignty and self-determination. Demonstrated understanding of best practices for Tribal engagement. Familiarity with the state of knowledge of climate impacts in the Pacific Northwest, and with adaptation efforts underway by Tribal governments as well as public and private sector organizations. Application Process:
The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your “My Jobs” page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website. The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group (CIG) is hiring a Tribal Climate Adaptation Specialist to expand CIG's efforts to support Tribal resilience efforts in the Northwest.
This position will work within the Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative (NCRC) as a member of its Tribal Coastal Resilience Portfolio team. Specifically, this position will play a leading role providing climate adaptation technical support and coordinating a new, small-grants program for Northwest coastal Tribes. POSITION DETAILS The Tribal Coastal Resilience Portfolio supports the climate readiness of coastal Tribes in Washington and Oregon by centering coastal Tribal priorities and participation in climate adaptation; providing information to Tribes and non-tribal partners for advancing coastal resilience; and enhancing capacity for addressing the climate risks and needs of coastal Tribes. This position will play a leading role in delivering technical support and coordinating a new grants program to advance the climate adaptation efforts of Northwest coastal Tribes. This position will require knowledge of climate impacts and adaptation, experience using climate information to inform climate adaptation and resilience efforts, and familiarity with best practices around Tribal outreach and engagement. This position will support coastal Tribes at any stage in the climate adaptation process, including vulnerability assessment and adaptation planning, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation. This may include connecting Tribal partners with technical information, data, expertise and other resources and experts; identifying potential funding sources and supporting proposal preparation; providing training and capacity building opportunities; or other tasks as needed to be responsive to Tribal needs. This position will also work with Tribal partners to codesign and implement a new grants program. This will involve Tribal outreach and communication to raise awareness of the program and gather input on program design; preparation and dissemination of grant opportunities; and providing support to Tribal partners with proposal preparation, submission, administration and reporting. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Grant Program Management [40%]
Work collaboratively with the Tribal Coastal Resilience portfolio team, the project’s Tribal Advisory Group, and Tribal partners to support co-design of a new, small-grants program serving the resilience needs of Northwest coastal Tribes. Support Tribal partners throughout the grant life-cycle, which may include calls for proposals, proposal preparation and submission, grant administration, and reporting. Lead evaluation of the grants program, including design and implementation of metrics of success. Provide outreach to Tribal partners to share opportunities for informing and participating in the grants program.
Climate Adaptation Outreach and Technical Support [40%]
Connect Tribal partners with technical information, data, resources and expertise to support their climate adaptation needs. Provide climate adaptation training and capacity building opportunities for Tribal partners. Provide outreach to Tribal partners to share opportunities for informing and participating in technical support opportunities.
Project Coordination [20%]
As a key member of the NCRC Tribal Coastal Resilience project team, participate in team meetings and provide operational support to the team as needed (e.g., contribute to reporting). Provide outreach to Tribal partners to share and gather input on project activities via presentations, workshops, attending Tribal conferences, etc.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in climate science, natural resource management or a related field; Two (2) or more years of experience in climate science, natural resource management, Tribal relations, or related fields. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Demonstrated experience or training in conducting research, assessment, engagement, or technical support related to climate change impacts and/or adaptation; Demonstrated cultural competence, leading with curiosity and humility to facilitate relationships across different perspectives, values, knowledge specializations, and geographies; A commitment to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion within the CIG and NCRC teams and programs. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in climate science, natural resource management or a related field; Four (4) or more years of experience; Experience working with Tribal governments, organizations and communities. Knowledge of treaties, Tribal sovereignty and self-determination. Demonstrated understanding of best practices for Tribal engagement. Familiarity with the state of knowledge of climate impacts in the Pacific Northwest, and with adaptation efforts underway by Tribal governments as well as public and private sector organizations. Application Process:
The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your “My Jobs” page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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