Program Manager- Sitka

Position title: Program Manager 

Works WITH: SITKA legacy Foundation 

Reports to: Director of Affiliates at The ALASKA community foundaiton

Position type: PART-TIME, AVERAGE 3-8 HOURS PER WEEK/25 HOURS PER MONTH, NON-EXEMPT

About us 

The Alaska Community Foundation (the Foundation) is a statewide nonprofit, public foundation with a mission of inspiring the spirit of giving and connecting people, organizations, and causes to strengthen Alaska’s communities now and forever. To learn more about us visit our website: alaskacf.org. 

ABOUT THE AFFILIATE PROGRAM 

The Sitka Legacy Foundation (SLF) is one of eleven local, geographic-based community foundations, or “Affiliates” across the state operating under the umbrella of The Alaska Community Foundation. To learn more about KCF and the Affiliate program, visit our website:  www.alaskacf.org/affiliates/ 

Position Summary 

The Program Manager lives in Sitka and works with the Sitka Legacy Foundation by providing administrative and strategic support to the Sitka Legacy Foundation Advisory Board. This position works on projects including operations, marketing and communications, events, and strategic initiatives. This position works from home and a work laptop is provided. This is a part-time position averaging 3-8 hours per week/25 hours per month. 

YOUR IMPACT  

• Provide support for the SLF Advisory Board by coordinating the annual operations planning and monthly meetings (scheduling, drafting agendas, writing meeting minutes, etc.).
• Partner with the SLF Advisory Board in the planning and execution of local events (scheduling, location, invitation, catering, etc.).
• Support SLF Advisory Board’s donor relations and stewardship activities and initiatives.
• Create marketing and communications materials to support the needs of SLF (newsletters, thank you cards, PowerPoint presentations, printing, photo catalogue, etc.).
• Manage the SLF website and social media platforms.
• Serve as liaison between the SLF Advisory Board and ACF
• Lead annual grant program activities, including assisting grantees with applications, supporting the grants committee and reviewing and closing out grant reports with support from The Alaska Community Foundation.
• Participate in training opportunities provided by the Foundation, including monthly Program Manager meetings.

WHAT YOU BRING 

• Your passion for the community of Sitka, its people, and their interests. 
• Your integrity, good judgement, and professionalism.
• Your strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Your excellent communication skills.
• Your talent for working independently and taking initiative when appropriate.
• Your ability and eagerness to work as part of the Alaska Community Foundation team.

Position Qualifications 

• A minimum of two (2) years of administrative or organizational support experience.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.) and experience with WordPress, Canva, and grant or customer service management systems.
• Experience creating and writing marketing and communications materials.
• Knowledge of or experience in managing social media and websites.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Knowledge of or experience in the nonprofit and/or foundation field a plus.

COMPENSATION 

This position pays $22 per hour. 

APPLICATION PROCESS 

The Program Manager position for the Sitka Legacy Foundation is open until filled. 

Please include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. 

Applications must be submitted at https://alaskacf.bamboohr.com/careers. Please send any questions to the Director of Affiliates, Carmen Davis, at affiliate@alaskacf.org. Please add Sitka LF Program Manager in the subject line of your email. 

The Alaska Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse pool of applicants. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required, sometimes for extended periods, to stand or sit. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, multi-function machines, and filing cabinets. The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs; use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; balance stoop, kneel, or crouch; and get in and out of vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move small or large objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

Salary : $22