Program Coordinator, National Tribal Air Association

Program Coordinator, National Tribal Air Association

Location: Inst Tribal Environmental Prof

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 608027

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

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.

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Special Information

• The preference is for this position to be based in Flagstaff, AZ with a remote or hybrid work option available.
• This position is subject to the availability of funding. The incumbent is not eligible for Classified Staff layoff or recall status.
• This position is posted as Program Coordinator, National Tribal Air Association, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Community Program Coordinator, Intermediate.
• This position is expected to travel in-state and out-of-state for meetings, workshops, and conferences as needed.

Job Description

The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) at Northern Arizona University is seeking an energetic individual to work as part of a small but dedicated team of technical and program specialist to help advance the mission of the National Tribal Air Association (NTAA).

The NTAA is a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), and the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) at Northern Arizona University. The NTAA project team works with, U.S. EPA, program partners, and federally recognized Tribes throughout the US to advance air quality management policies and programs. The team’s work includes supporting the NTAA Executive Committee and member Tribes, policy analysis on air quality and climate change related issues, facilitating calls and meetings with our workgroups, communication, and coordination with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), annual creation and dissemination of the Status of Tribal Air Report (STAR), and assisting with the planning and facilitation of an annual conference, the National Tribal Forum on Air Quality.

This position reports to the NTAA Program Manager.

Program Coordination – 40%

Assist with the development of the Status of Tribal Air Report (STAR)

• Recruit volunteers to create a STAR Work Group and hold regularly scheduled meetings.
• Coordinate planning of virtual or in-person presentation of the most recent STAR when complete.
• Work with volunteers and Program Manager to compile information, edit, and disseminate once complete.
• Organize webinar to present the STAR to NTAA Member Tribes and other partners.

National Tribal Forum on Air Quality (NTFAQ), and NTAA annual meeting

• Participate on the NTFAQ Planning Committee, attend scheduled calls.
• Assist with facilitating presentations, trainings, workshops, and/or panels as needed, during the NTFAQ. Assist with agenda development and presentations for NTAA member luncheon and meeting.

NTAA Work Groups

• Plan and facilitate monthly and bi-monthly NTAA work groups.
• Provide support for 1 to 2 NTAA workgroups to plan agendas, create Zoom meetings and send out calendar invitations, facilitate or take notes as needed. Edit notes and distribute to participants and store on SharePoint as needed and requested by work group lead.
• Provide coordination and logistical support to guest speakers and presenters.

Digital Communication Support – 25%

NTAA Newsletter

• Research and collect relevant news stories, upcoming events, and other information to create the NTAA monthly Newsletter.
• Share draft with list of partners and incorporate their feedback in the final version.
• Send out to NTAA listservs and post to the NTAA website.

Website Support & Digital Outreach

• Use tools such as Canva, Adobe and other software programs to create flyers and other outreach material for the program.
• Maintain the website with current monthly newsletters, Policy Resource Kits, current Executive Committee members, and other content as needed.

Administrative and Logistical Support – 20%

• Provide support for in person and virtual meetings with the NTAA.
• Attend and provide administrative support for 2 in-person NTAA executive committee meetings a year. Assist in planning agendas, print, and bring nametags, copies of the agenda, copies of reimbursement paperwork, and any other logistical needs to meeting location.
• Take notes during monthly NTAA calls in accordance with the most up to date standard operating procedure (SOP). Create Action Matrices based on EC calls.
• Provide organizational and logistical support to the Program Manager.

Data Collection and Reporting Support – 10%

• Collect stories and data to compile in the State of Tribal Air Report (STAR), review and edit as needed.
• Collect feedback and statistics about the NTFAQ. This report will include specific comments from attendees, number of tribes in attendance, details of conference activities, lessons learned, and improvement plans for the next Annual Conference. Working with the Program Manager, compile information into a report for dissemination within 45 days of the NTFAQ.

Other – 5%

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures related to program area.
• Knowledge of organizational practices and principles.

Skills

• Program coordination and execution.
• Coordination of activities, evaluating data, and establishing priorities.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Abilities

• Works independently.
• Exercises good judgement and professionalism.
• Communicates effectively.
• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

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. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/ is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. 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 salary range is $44,057 – $51,776. 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 https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Benefits/. 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 arehttps://in.nau.edu/human-resources/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. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation / 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

August 26, 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. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/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, http://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.

https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/ 

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