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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Shall complete training for this position as directed and when such training is available. Training and travel will include travel out of town and overnight stays. Shall be required to travel to Lake Superior Partnership, Superior Workgroup, and subcommittee meetings and associated conferences regularly. Works effectively and maintains a disciplined and professional work ethic both with minimal supervision and in a team environment. Develops and maintains respectful and good working relations with other department and government staff, government agencies, organizations, and youth. Uses and is proficient in various computer software including spreadsheets, databases, graphics, word processing, and other computer programs required to accomplish duties as assigned. Maintains strict confidentiality regarding KBIC, department, and staff-related information and issues. Assists with the planning, coordinating, and reporting as directed. Shall be responsible for various administrative tasks such as vehicle logs, travel reports, monthly reports, program inventory, maintaining a daily work log, and other similar duties. Shall participate in Superior Workgroup activities and communicate workgroup activities regularly to the Natural Resource Department and KBIC government staff. Shall participate in the development and implementation of goals related to Lake Superior LAMP priorities or similar forums as assigned. Shall assist KBIC with participation in the implementation of projects and programs for Lake Superior and communicate information to appropriate agencies on successful implementation. Shall assist the department with outreach and education to the local community regarding the LAMP and the value of efforts to restore, protect, and enhance the Lake Superior ecosystem. Outreach and education will include participation in KBIC events (booths and presentations), educational brochures, articles in the KBIC newsletter, coordinating press releases and article preparation, and other such activities. Shall be responsible for coordinating the completion of an annual department report highlighting accomplishments related to restoration, protection, and enhancement of the Lake Superior ecosystem and environment. Shall assist KBIC with climate resiliency planning. This may include plan development. Shall assist KBIC with participation in activities relating to the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, Lake Superior Partnership, Superior Work Group, and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Shall assist with coordination and implementation of events related to the Lake Superior LAMP such as Lake Superior Day, Waste Collection Events, Environmental Forum, Tribal Water Day, and other similar activities. Shall assist with project planning and assist with identifying sources of funding and technical assistance to help KBIC implement various aspects of the LAMP. May assist with contractor and consultant solicitations, management, and oversight as necessary. Shall assist with grant proposals to ensure continued funding for the position. May develop grants for projects as assigned. Shall assist with proper management of grants and Tribal Council funds necessary to implement program activities. May be responsible for grant management for projects. Shall supervise NRD youth workers and young adult natural resources technicians. Shall design educational programs for youth workers relating to natural resources, cultural teachings, and other topics of interest. Shall coordinate the weekly beach cleanups during the summer months. Shall complete other duties as assigned.