Afognak Native Corporation is currently recruiting for the next Ataku ("Later On") Manager - Shareholder Development within the Ataku Management Internship Program. Afognak Native Corporation’s Ataku Management Internship Program is a two-year full-time program designed to provide Afognak Native Corporation Shareholders with the skills and knowledge base necessary for managerial level positions within an Alaska Native Corporation or other business environment.

Ataku Manager - Shareholder Development will play a crucial role in facilitating the growth and success of Shareholders by providing comprehensive development programs and resources tailored to their unique career paths. This position will learn to manage the day-to-day Shareholder initiatives related to personal and career development programs. This person will foster and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including within the organization and external organizations to ensure alignment with objectives to enhance collaboration.

Must be an Afognak Native Corporation Shareholder.

Works with the VP of Shareholder Services & Sr. VP of Community Investments to manage Afognak’s Shareholder development programs within the Youth Career Development, Adult Career Development, and Economic Development benefit strands within Afognak Native Corporation (ANC).

• Collaborate with senior management and consultants to plan and implement talent management strategies, workshop offerings, and cohort support to grow Shareholder employment capacity.
• Collaborate with HR and management on all recruitment related to Shareholders.
• Build a rapport and represent Afognak on external committees that potentially impact Shareholder employment and development.
• Administer information to generate reports.
• Prepare program materials.
• Manage Youth Achievement @ School Incentive Program.
• Assist with department budgets and monitor expenditures within budget limits, ensuring timely invoicing.
• Support achievement of Shareholder Benefits objectives and targets set by Board, President and CEO.

Empower Shareholders by providing the necessary tools and opportunities to achieve their career goals, such as organizing and delivering a range of professional development programs and resources.

• Coach individual Shareholders on skill development, job performance, training, and other professional development activities to accomplish their career goals.
• Develop regular student recognition activities.
• Organize and coordinate relevant opportunities and training programs, such as brown bag sessions and workshops focused on skill development and other professional activities.
• Encourage networking and mentorship opportunities to support Shareholders' professional growth.

Provide high quality service delivery to Shareholders and Beneficiaries.

• Maintain positive relationships internally and with other partners to promote Shareholder access to resources and services.
• Collaborate with and foster partnerships and with external organizations and institutions to expand development opportunities for Shareholders.
• Evaluate programs and processes to ensure innovative and efficient management and that objectives are achieved on schedule.
• Manage logistical support and community engagement strategies for related events and gatherings; and assist with Shareholder events and gatherings, as needed.
• Collaborate to maintain regular Shareholder communications via newsletter, mail, email, and social media.
• Assist with the delivery of a high-quality Higher Education Program (HEP), Iqsak Multi-Year, Youth Enhancement Program (YEP), and Career Enhancement Program (CEP) Scholarships, as needed.
• Evaluate Afognak Benefit Trust’s (ABT) student performance and program services for ANC & ABT’s Scholarship Committees.

Adhere to the Alutiiq values of harmony, mutual respect, efficiency, full disclosure, and respect for Elder knowledge, culture and heritage enshrined in ANC Policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Payrate: $67,590 to $80,785 Annually

Required Qualifications:

• Must be an Afognak Native Corporation Shareholder.
• A two-year degree or four years’ administrative management experience.
• Working knowledge of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks at all levels and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication required, with strong working knowledge of business English, spelling and punctuation, office practices, procedures and documents.
• Able to exercise good judgement, recognize and respect confidentiality.
• Must work well in a team environment and build relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work effectively.
• Valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record, to qualify as an authorized driver under the Corporation’s established auto and insurance policy requirements.
• Able to adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations.
• Regular travel, and willing to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Required Experience:

• Experience advising or supporting career development program services is preferred.
• Proficient in Adobe and all MS Office suites, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience developing and monitoring budgets.
• Preference will be given to those candidates with a working knowledge of, and experience with ANC’s various programs and operations.