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JOB SUMMARY:
The Education and Cultural Programs Coordinator will assist the Education and Cultural Programs Manager in implementing and managing the Copper Mountain Foundation’s educational and cultural programs. The Coordinator will handle day-to-day logistics, communications, and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of scholarship programs, cultural initiatives, and community engagement activities. This position is ideal for someone passionate about cultural preservation and education with strong organizational skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Program Coordination:
• Support the implementation of educational programs, including scholarship and grant initiatives (youth grants, career grants, college scholarships, vocational scholarships).
• Assist in coordinating cultural events and initiatives such as Native Arts Classes, Tatitlek Cultural Heritage Week, and activities at the Kelly House Center.
• Work with community members, shareholders, and program participants to ensure the successful delivery of programs.
2. Administrative Support:
• Manage program logistics, including scheduling, communication with participants, and maintaining records of program activities.
• Assist in preparing and submitting reports on program performance and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and organized files for scholarships, grants, and cultural programs.
3. Communications and Outreach:
• Serve as a point of contact for scholarship applicants, program participants, and community members.
• Assist in promoting programs through written materials, social media, newsletters, and other communication platforms.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with shareholders, stakeholders, and partners.
4. Fundraising and Grants Assistance:
• Assist in researching and identifying potential grant opportunities to support educational and cultural programs.
• Help prepare grant proposals and contribute to grant reporting under the supervision of the Education and Cultural
Programs Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• High school diploma
Experience:
• 1-3 years of experience in an administrative, coordination, or support role.
Skills:
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with event planning, scheduling, and logistics.
• Familiarity with social media and digital communication platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Desired Attributes:
• Passion for cultural preservation, education, and community development.
• Understanding of Alaska Native cultures and the unique needs of the Native Village of Tatitlek.
• Experience working with indigenous communities and organizations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:
As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.
The Tatitlek Corporation gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to Tatitlek shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.
As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.
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