Job Description
Job Summary Under the supervision of the Art Director, this position is responsible for providing support to the Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) Art Department by performing administrative and communications support duties. The position serves as the project lead of some arts activities and project assistant on other activities. The position also serves as receptionist at the Sealaska Heritage Arts Campus.
Duties/Responsibilities - Receives, checks in, orients contractors, students, and visitors to the Arts Campus.
- Responsible for designated house-keeping, building-safety and maintenance tasks.
- Processes and organizes large volumes of emails, paperwork, and program/office supplies. Maintains the Art Campus's electronic and physical files.
- Responds to large numbers of inquiries in person, on the phone, by email, or through other appropriate forums.
- Leads or assists with planning, coordination, recruitment for, and facilitation of Art Department events, projects, and programs.
- Acts as a project coordinator for some arts workshops and trainings, and other minor projects as identified by the Art Director.
- Conducts outreach activities and engages with stakeholders, project partners, and participants.
- Schedules meetings, travel, and other Art Campus and Art Department activities.
- Prepares and operates equipment required for meetings and events, such as (but not limited to) laptops, projector, screen, and sound and lighting system. Facilitates conference calls and video conferences.
- Drafts official documents, such as application forms and contracts, and correspondence letters, such as project reminders and thank you letters for the Art Department, as needed.
- Assists Art Director in collecting data and preparing reports on Art Department activities and programs.
- Identifies volunteer needs, prepares volunteers of tasks in advance, and supervises volunteers at events as needed.
- Maintains office supplies and assists in maintaining classroom supplies, tools and equipment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills - Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.
- Highly organized, self-motivated with attention to detail
- Ability to work well on own initiative and within a team
- Ability to keep track of, prioritize, and process/complete large volumes of requests, inquiries, and tasks in a timely manner
- Ability to plan and implement events and projects; track own and partners' progress; collect data and generate simple reports on activities
- Ability to work with a budget and within budget restrictions
- Ability to prepare and supervise volunteers as needed
- Ability to prepare and operate technical equipment, such as laptops, projectors, screens, and basic sound and lighting equipment, as required for meetings and events
- Knowledge of Alaska Native culture and art
Supervisory Responsibility This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities except when working with volunteers.
Work Environment This position's duties are generally performed at the Walter Soboleff Building. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally communicate. This position is very active and the employee should be prepared to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and climb all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
About this Role This is a full-time benefited position. SHI employees are expected to work during SHI's regular business hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. Additionally, employees may work up to or over 45 hours per week or additional time as needed to meet workload demands or special events such as Celebration.
Required Education and Experience - High School diploma
- Two years of administrative experience or equivalent office experience
- One to two years of experience coordinating events/projects/programs
Preferred Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree
- Three years of administrative experience or equivalent office experience
- Three years of experience coordinating events/projects/programs
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Review the Benefits associated with this position:
Who is Sealaska? Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection. Sealaska Heritage Institute is an affiliate of Sealaska.
We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees. As a subsidiary of a Native-owned company, Sealaska Heritage Institute is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.
Sealaska Heritage Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe.*
*"Indian Tribe" means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. Sealaska
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