Program Specialist

You will serve as a Program Specialistwith National Park Servicelocated in Bering Land Bridge National Preserve.

The major duties of the Program Specialist position include, but are not limited to the following: Oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Beringian Heritage (BERI) and Alaska Affiliated Areas (AFAR) programs, including drafting work plans, setting priorities, determining resource requirements, and establishing goals and strategies. Ensures project activities align with program objectives and manages administrative functions such as financial planning, budgeting, personnel, procurement, and property management. Implements external funding calls to include Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), develops criteria and request for proposals (RFPs), organizes merit review processes, administers funds, and serves as Agreements Technical Representative (ATR). Manages funds, appropriations, and agreements with partner organizations and oversees legislative issues affecting program areas. Represents National Park Service, Beringian Heritage, and Alaska Affiliated Areas at meetings with agencies, tribes, indigenous groups, non-profits, and the public in the US and Russia. Designs and delivers educational and outreach programs, develops curriculum, and fosters participation in conservation and cultural resource initiatives. Ensures communication products meet National Park Service standards and are accessible in multiple languages. Directly supervises up to 4 permanent employees and additional temporary staff, volunteers, and interns. Conducts work planning, scheduling, performance evaluation, hiring, promotions, training, and disciplinary actions. Ensures equal opportunity, safety, and effective labor-management relation. Serves as liaison between National Park Service partners, provides technical assistance in visitor and education activities, develops materials for US and Russian governments and the public, and maintains websites and social media in English, Russian, and indigenous languages.