Job Summary
The objective of this position is to provide oversight and management of specified Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) Art projects. This includes, but is not limited to co-development and implementation of coordination of Sustainable Arts activities, Native Artist markets, arts residencies, workshops, mentor-apprenticeships focusing on endangered art forms, co-coordination and implementation of summer camps and professional trainings, support for Celebration events, implemented under direct supervision by the SHI Art Director. Independent judgement is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workloads and to recommend changes in relation to program practices or procedures.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Responsible for outreach and engagement with stakeholders, project partners, and participants; diplomatically communicates with a diverse group within the region.
- Acts as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies in support of the art department programs and projects.
- Works independently and within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects. As directed, acts on behalf of the Art Department for projects, which may include planning and coordinating multiple projects, and disseminating information.
- Provides administrative support to community partners/liaisons, monitors and tracks progress on partner activities and reporting.
- Schedules and co-coordinates complex activities such as meetings, travel, institutes, academies, as related to the art programs.
- Establishes, develops, maintains, and updates necessary documents including project program manuals, project-related forms, and resource material in support of partners and the projects.
- Implements project assessment tools for the art programs and projects.
- Co-responsible for completion and submission of grant reporting documents and other required reporting. Provides progress reports to Art Director, SHI Board of Trustees and Management using a wide variety of general correspondences, memos, charts, tables, and graphs; responsible for accuracy and clarity of all reporting.
- Maintains financial oversight to ensure compliance with grant requirements and expenditure of funds to avoid cost overruns by end of grant period.
Required Skills
- Demonstrated high level of verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and activities with attention to detail
- Strong organizational and planning skills in project management and program coordination
- Technical capacity and expertise in using charts, tables, graphs, spreadsheets, and databases
- Knowledge of Southeast Alaska Native culture and languages
- May require driving a company vehicle.
Supervisory Responsibility
No supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This position’s duties are performed primarily at the Sealaska Heritage Arts Campus. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally communicate. This position will require sitting at a desk and using a computer mouse and keyboard. The position may also require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching. The employee may be required to lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds.
About this Role
This is a full-time benefited position, working 37.5 hours a week. Regular hours of work are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.
Required Education and Experience
- 3 years of professional work in project management and program coordination
Preferred Education and Experience
- 5 years of professional work in project-related field
- Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in project-related field
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Who is Sealaska? Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection. Sealaska Heritage Institute is an affiliate of Sealaska.
Skills Required
- Three years of professional experience in project management and program coordination
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and activities with attention to detail
- Strong organizational and planning skills in project management and program coordination
- Technical capacity using charts, tables, graphs, spreadsheets, and databases
- Knowledge of Southeast Alaska Native culture and languages
- Ability to drive a company vehicle, if required
- Five years of professional experience in a project-related field
- Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in a project-related field
What We Do
Sealaska Corporation is the regional Alaska Native corporation for Southeast Alaska, established to represent Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian shareholders. Headquartered in Juneau, it manages ancestral lands and operates a global portfolio focused on sustainable industries, including environmental services, natural-resource and land management, and sustainable foods. Its mission combines economic prosperity with environmental protection while strengthening Alaska Native people, culture, and homelands.
