First Alaska’s Institute is looking for a development administrative assistant who will report to Development Director. This assistant will help in assists the Development Director and key staff in fund development strategies and activities for the First Alaskans Institute. They will also ensure the mission, vision and values of the organization are incorporated into all functions of the Fund Development. The wage will be DOE; this is a 1.0 regular part-time equivalent, non-exempt. The day to day responsibilities will include assisting Development Directory in conduction research, writing and tracking grants when appropriate, maintains the database of past, current and prospective Funders, the upkeep of donor database along with filing, provides administrative support to the Development Director to support fund development activities, provides primary logistical support for Alaska Native Policy center (ANPC) events. Assists with logistical arrangements for development activities. The assistant will work with ANPC Policy & Research Coordinator to coordinate Elders and Scholarship participants’ involvement in ANPC events along with assists ANPC staff with all grant and development related activities as directed. Will need to know how to compile survey and evaluation data for reporting purposes. Assists with all fund raising efforts that support the mission and increase the Institute’s profile and also other duties as assigned.
The assistant will need to have extensive experience and knowledge of Alaska Native and rural Alaska, 2-3 years of administrative, marketing or similar experience and grant writing and close-out experience desired. They will also need to understanding of and appreciation for Alaska Native cultures and history, strong writing skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer-service, well spoken and works well under pressure and is able to represent First Alaskans in a cordial and professional manner. Experience working with project management, well organized when planning events. Make informed decisions, work with others and independently. Needs to know their way around word processing, spreadsheet application, database applications and other office equipment. The assistant will need to be organized, with organized goals and objective to meet deadlines. Creativity, energetic and self motivated to achieving goals. Most of all work and communicate as a team member.
This position description identifies the major responsibilities of this job. It does not include all aspects of the position such as the potential additional duties assigned by supervisors and the requirements for flexibility in helping others for the company’s overall benefit.
If interested please submit your cover letter, resume and professional references to one of the following. This position is open until filled.
Fax: 907-677-1780
Mail to: 606 E Street, Suite 200 Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Email: [email protected]