What are the responsibilities and job description for the Village Tribal Coordinator (Apprentice) position at Chugach Alaska Corporation (Corporate)?
ABOUT US:
Chugach Tribal Services is a newly established 501c3 non-profit entity whose purpose is to strengthen connectivity and the collective capacity with Chugach Region tribes and tribal entities for effective self-governance, self-determination, and sustainable community development.
Chugach’s Expected Behaviors:
Chugach is looking for people who believe that the following behaviors are fundamental to any job:
- Always doing the right thing
- Creating meaningful value
- Empowering people
- Building community
- Leaving things better than you found them
SUMMARY OF JOB:
In partnership with the Nanwalek IRA Council, the Village Tribal Coordinator (Apprentice) works under the direction of the Tribal Administrator, with oversight by the Chugach Tribal Services sponsorship. The apprenticeship is a paid, two (2) year work-based learning program that provides on-the-job training for Chugach shareholders and descendants to improve their skills and further their career.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Provides general day-to-day administrative and project support for the tribal council.
- Supports all tribal council projects and initiatives.
- Maintains records, by digitizing, maintaining hard copy files, and archiving.
- Ensures filing is completed in a timely manner in accordance with established guidelines.
- Researches, enters data, and compiles information.
- Answers phones, emails and faxes, routing and directing as appropriate.
- Coordinates training opportunities for council members in compliance with grant and budget requirements.
- Coordinates travel requests and accommodations for council and staff.
- Records minutes for all council and annual meetings.
- Communicates daily with supervisor regarding progress on assigned tasks.
- Picks up and delivers supplies.
- Assists CAC Shareholders and Descendants with Chugach forms and applications.
- Attends Shareholder Program Participant meetings.
- Supports various regional shareholder events.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
MANDATORY
- Chugach Alaska Corporation shareholder or descendant of a shareholder.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current resident of Nanwalek, AK.
- Basic computer experience with demonstrated skills in the use of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
- Six (6) months of customer service or administrative experience.
- Ability to complete Chugach’s Training Without Walls Program while in the Apprenticeship Program.
Knowledge Of: administrative procedures, policies and practices, operation of common office machinery including copiers, fax machines, and computers.
Ability To: lift 30 pounds, maintain confidentiality and high attention to detail, communicate effectively orally and in writing, deal with people in a professional and courteous manner, exercise good judgment and initiative; prioritize projects and complete in accordance with established deadlines; perform duties in a timely, cost-effective manner; work independently; provide appropriate follow up; balance multiple tasks and deal with interruptions.
Internal Program Paperwork: Qualification is contingent upon successful completion of Apprenticeship Program documentation. Applicants must complete an Apprenticeship Application and submit to Chugach Shareholder Development at shareholderdevelopment@chugach.com.
Check out our YouTube Video on the program! Shareholder Spotlight: Internship & Apprenticeship Program