Jobs at Sealaska Corporation

Manages SHI’s archival, library, and digital collections, including arrangement, description, preservation, metadata, reference services, permissions, grants, and public outreach. Maintains library catalog records in OCLC WorldCat, MARC, and SirsiDynix WorkFlows; supports exhibits and archival research; develops policies and preservation projects; and supervises interns. The role requires professional archival expertise, cultural knowledge, strong communication, grant-writing ability, and management of multiple projects.

Leads accounting operations for two entities, including monthly and annual close, consolidated financial statements, reconciliations, intercompany billing, budgeting, forecasting, tax and licensing compliance, audit coordination, and internal controls. Supervises project accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable staff; supports accounting systems and process improvements; and explains job-cost results to operations and project managers. Requires expertise in job costing, WIP schedules, ASC 606, multi-entity consolidation, US GAAP, and financial reporting.

Manage and support Windows servers, cloud environments, storage, backups, disaster recovery, Entra ID, endpoint management, and SaaS platforms. Design and maintain systems, monitor performance, troubleshoot hardware and software, support end users, coordinate vendors, implement upgrades, document procedures, and research technologies that improve availability, continuity, and performance. This hybrid California role includes approximately 20% travel and occasional ServiceDesk responsibilities.

Manages a federally funded Indigenous Science and STEAM education program, including staff supervision, research lab coordination, grant compliance, budget and fiscal reporting, program evaluation, community engagement, internships, events, and educational partnerships. Serves as liaison to funders and partners while supporting grant development and ensuring alignment with SHI’s mission and cultural values.

Coordinates Sealaska’s Natural Resources Department programs, including grant research, proposal writing, compliance, project tracking, reporting, budgeting, partner communications, safety protocols, field visits, and resource management planning. The role maintains program guidelines and records, supports strategic planning, organizes training and events, and builds relationships with funders and community partners. It is hybrid-based in Ketchikan, Alaska, with occasional travel to field sites and events.

Coordinates and oversees SHI arts programs and projects, including artist markets, residencies, workshops, apprenticeships, camps, trainings, and events. Builds stakeholder relationships, coordinates partners and activities, maintains project documentation, tracks progress, supports grant reporting, evaluates programs, and monitors grant-related finances. The role requires strong communication, organization, project coordination, reporting, cultural knowledge, and independent judgment.

Performs account reconciliations, supports month-end close, reviews the general ledger, maintains debt roll-forwards, records investment activity, prepares subsidiary reports, and supports annual financial statement audits. Ensures financial statement accuracy and applies US GAAP while collaborating with financial and non-financial colleagues.

Manages Sealaska Heritage Institute’s philanthropy program, including major gifts, donor prospecting, planned giving, endowment campaigns, fundraising strategy, and donor cultivation. Builds relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporations; leads trustees, volunteers, contractors, and development initiatives; coordinates multiple projects; and represents the organization in community and professional settings. Requires frequent travel within Alaska and the lower 48, occasional long hours, and strong knowledge of charitable giving and Southeast Alaska Native culture.

Leads hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and broader dam safety efforts for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, including risk analysis, emergency action planning, dam inspections, design, construction, environmental compliance, maintenance, and repairs. Prepares technical documents, budgets, policy guidance, reports, and presentations; provides technical oversight to federal, regional, tribal, and field personnel; and travels to remote dam sites as needed.

Performs data profiling, analysis, migration, quality assurance, and issue resolution using SQL and related tools. Creates Power BI or Tableau dashboards, manages and analyzes geospatial data through Esri platforms, documents solutions, and supports data analytics and application development offerings. The role collaborates with senior technical resources, requires strong organization and communication skills, and may involve up to 10% travel.

Supports project managers with scheduling, dispatch documentation, field crew coordination, HSE documentation, inventory, invoicing, asset management, estimates, proposals, and document databases. The role also assists with technical equipment and subsurface questions, promotes safe work practices, and requires regular local travel with occasional out-of-town travel. Candidates need strong communication, organizational skills, Microsoft Office experience, and either a relevant bachelor's degree or two years of environmental or geotechnical industry experience.

Develops, coordinates, and delivers Indigenous Science-based STEAM curriculum, educator professional development, and community learning experiences for middle school programs. Leads an educator community of practice, coordinates Canvas-based professional development, collaborates with schools and community partners, supports symposium activities, and analyzes participation survey data. The role requires culturally sustaining program development, stakeholder coordination, knowledge of Southeast Alaska Native communities, and periodic travel to partner communities.