Executive Director - Chugach Tribal Services

About CTS:  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 more people who believe that the following behaviors are fundamental to any job:

1. Do things the right way
2. Creating meaningful value
3. Leave things better than you found them
4. Empowering people
5. Building community

SUMMARY/GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of Chugach Tribal Services (“CTS”) and reports directly to the Board of Directors.  The incumbent works collaboratively with many stakeholders to identify and to implement  programs and initiatives to provide benefits and advance the socio-economic condition of Chugach Regional communities and our Alaska Native people, in particular shareholders, descendants and family members from the Chugach Region. The Executive Director oversees the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & JOB FUNCTIONS / ACCOUNTABLE FOR: 

• Promotes and supports the mission, vision, and values of Chugach Tribal Services.
• Works with the board to craft strategic vision, then aligns resources in order to deliver on the vision.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with members of Chugach Tribal Services’s Board of Directors and other key stakeholders including Chugach Region tribal, non-profit and village corporation leadership.
• Prepare, review and approve all presentation materials for quarterly Board of Directors meetings, including presentations from outside sources such as Chugach Alaska Corporation, other Chugach regional non-profits and other external organizations.
• Schedules, plans and presents at Chugach Tribal Services’s quarterly Board meetings.
• Represents Chugach Tribal Services at the Chugach Annual Meeting, Chugach Regional Summit, Chugach Shareholder information meetings and other community, regional and national meetings and events as appropriate to advance the CTS mission and purpose.
• Develops and maintains positive and productive relationships with stakeholders including Chugach Alaska Corporation leaders, shareholders, and their descendants, Tribal Councils in Chugach Region, Chugach region non-profits, donors, federal agencies, grant making organizations/agencies and other Alaska Native organizations and partners.
• Serves as spokesperson for Chugach Tribal Services in order to provide education and information about the organization’s role, goals, objectives, philosophy, and accomplishments.
• Provides updates on Chugach Tribal Services for publication in the Chugach Alaska Corporation Shareholder Newsletter or other publications as appropriate.
• Oversees all CTS communication efforts, including social media, mailings, and website content, to ensure appropriate information both internally and externally.
• Remains up to date on nonprofit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.
• Ensures compliance with appropriate regulations relating to the management of a non-profit organization.
• Establishes administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of Chugach Tribal Services.
• Manages fiscal responsibilities including creating the annual budget and operating within the approved budget. Assures accounting polices and procedures support fiscal responsibilities. Ensures maximum resource utilization and maintains the organization’s positive financial position.
• Reviews and approves contracts for services and other agreements including MOA/MOU’s with Chugach Alask Corporation and other Chugach Regional stakeholders.
• Fosters a positive work environment by utilizing effective techniques to supervise, train, coach and mentor employees in order to maximize personal growth opportunities.
• Implements fundraising strategies in collaboration with Chugach Tribal Services Board Members, Chugach Alaska Corporation and other stakeholders internally and externally towards long term financial sustainability.
• Oversees fundraising efforts including identifying and pursuing grants, overseeing grant writing efforts and overseeing grant management and reporting practices.
• Develops funding resources necessary to support Chugach Tribal Services’s long term plan and mission.
• Supports government relations and advocacy efforts on behalf of the CTS mission.
• Oversees all aspects of programs offered by Chugach Tribal Services including, oversite of administration, planning, policies, marketing, communications, operations, and processes.
• Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Work is generally performed in a traditional office environment or may be accomplished remotely on occasion. Work may include travel by vehicle, aircraft or boat to regional communities or outside of Alaska to attend meetings, conferences or related businesses. Requires ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, ability to communicate easily and effectively with others, ability to travel as needed via various means.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Chugach Region Alaska Native communities, regional organizations, regional non-profits and Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) regional and village corporations.
• Knowledge of the Alaska Native Culture, preferably in the Chugach Alaska Region.
• Understanding of relevant federal laws pertaining to the relationship between Alaska Native organizations and the federal government.  
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Skills in projecting and operating within a cost-effective budget.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Professional Associations): 

Mandatory:

• Chugach Alaska Corporation Shareholder or descendant of a Chugach Shareholder strongly preferred.
• Three (3) years’ experience working for a 501c3 non-profit.
• Two (2) years minimum experience in a management position
• Understanding and experience with grant related funding and reporting requirements
• Advanced MS Office Suite skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related.

Knowledge Of: Alaska Native Culture, ideally within the Chugach Region; management and operational best practices and regulations governing non-profit organizations.

Ability To: Lead and inspire staff and stakeholders towards an organizational mission and vision; work independently and as a contributing team member; communicate with tact and diplomacy to individuals and groups; maintain confidentiality; maintain a high degree of accuracy work product; perform duties in a timely and cost effective manner; work under pressure; complete work assignments and meet numerous required deadlines; exercise good judgement; take initiative and operate in an organized manner; prioritize projects in spite of other demands and interruptions.