Environmental Justice Tribal Liaison

Organization
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
Organization Summary

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is a sovereign Tribal Nation in northcentral Minnesota.  Encompassing over 865,000 acres, the protection of the natural resources is of utmost importance. The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is committed to the responsible operation of government, preservation of our heritage, promotion of our sovereignty, and the protection of natural resources for our elders and future generations, while enhancing the health, economic well-being, education, and our inherent right to live as Ojibwe People.

Posting Date
Closing Date
Location in MN
Central
Job type
full-time
Salary

$23/hr

Hours

M-F 8-430

Some weekend and evening events.

Primary Duties

Establish and nurture partnerships with a diverse array of stakeholders across levels of internal and external government with a focus on environmental justice and Traditional Ecological Knowledge/Indigenous Knowledge. This includes overseeing and managing the Environmental Justice and Climate Programs, as well as coordinating various environmental justice efforts within and outside the Leech Lake government and the Tribal community.

Assist supervisors in the development, review, and implementation of environmental justice related initiatives. Develop relationships with state, local, and federal partners in promoting a shared stewardship vision for the Leech Lake Indian Reservation. Administration of any environmental justice funding to ensure adherence to requirements, terms and conditions, proper and timely reporting, and others as appropriate

Experience

Minimum of B.S. in Biological Sciences, Natural Resources, Environmental Justice, or related field, or currently in final semester or a minimum of four years professional experience in Biology, Resource Management or Environmental Justice related field. Knowledge of LLBO Natural Resources, both current and historic. Must be a natural resource gatherer.

 

How to Apply

Environmental Justice Liaison ~ DRM ~ $23.00/hr ~ Job Code: 24-231 VALID CLASS D DRIVER’S LICENSE, SIGNED MVR FORM REQUIRED

Direct:  https://www.llojibwe.org/jobs/llbojobs.html

Indeed:  https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=environmental+justice&l=Bemidji%2C+MN&from=searchOnDesktopSerp&vjk=21e1d5eb504c2c81

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