Village Manager/Tribal Administrator

Summary

This is a unique opportunity for a well-qualified individual to strategically advance the strategic direction of the Village of Chenega. The Chenega Corporation is committed to investing in the Village of Chenega and views the maintenance and preservation of traditions critical to their success and future. This position plays a critical role to both supporting the needs of the Village of Chenega and administrating the investment the Corporation make into it.

The Village of Chenega is located on the eastern side of Evans Island is Southwest Prince William Sound surrounded by picturesque wilderness. The village consists of several houses, a community center, and a school. An airstrip, ferry dock, and marine support the transportation needs of the community. The people of Chenega are part of the Sugpiaq group of the Alutiiq (ah-loo-tik) tribal family having inhabited this region for greater than 10,000 years. The position offers a unique and fulfilling opportunity to support and preserve their way of life and culture.

Responsibilities

The Village Manager is responsible for the overall operations of the Village of Chenega (Village), focusing on short and long-range goals for the Village. This position will be a liaison between the Chenega IRA Council (Council) and various State, Federal, and non-profit organizations as well as The Chenega Corporation.

The Village Manager works under the direction of the General Manager of the Chenega Regional Development Group (CRDG) and the Chenega IRA Council (Council). This position directly supervises the Village Operations Manager, Village Staff Accountant, and Village IGAP Coordinator.

One of the primary functions of this position is to accomplish the Council’s strategic short- and long-term goals through new grant funding from federal, state, and private sources. An ideal candidate will have proven experience in developing programs that include but are not limited to health care, subsistence, heritage and language preservation, behavioral health, and self-governance. The Incumbent will be responsible for developing and submitting grants that advance the Council’s strategic goals in close coordination with the CRDG team. This position is also responsible for effective management and reporting of existing grants.

The Tribal Administrator will also work with the Village Operations Manager and the CRDG to ensure the operations and infrastructure of the Village are operating safely and efficiently. This includes utilities, harbor, corporate housing, public buildings, etcetera. The position requires a working knowledge of managing small community infrastructure and regulations/normative practices related to these areas of operation.

We are looking for an accomplished leader to join our family at Chenega. The individual should be equipped to hit the ground running and be able to contribute immediately to the Chenega teams’ success. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate (speaking/writing) effectively to groups and individuals. Additionally, they will have demonstrated progressive leadership experience, financial acumen and relationship building skills as well as experience establishing positive working relationships and partnerships with other organizations including Federal/State Agencies.

Duties And Responsibilities

Execute the Villages strategic plan through research and develop local, state, and federal funding sources including government grants, foundations, and corporations; identifies appropriate funding and strategies for projects and initiatives.Conducts or oversees all necessary background/factual research to develop a strong need statement for each grant application. Oversees, contributes to, and edits grant narratives to assure that proposals are responsive and adhere to submission requirements and reflect the highest professional presentation of materials for grant submission. Applies for tribal grants.Facilitates post-grant requirements that are not limited to metrics and progress reports to ensure grant compliance.Oversee operations in the Village including power generation, water, sewer, roads, harbor, personnel, and public buildings.Facilitates Village Council meeting including development of packets and or draft resolutions.Organizes and manages special events such as the annual meeting & Chenega Memorial event.Manages corporate housing & facilities within the village for rentals, contractors, and visitors.Assists with procurement and project management as needed to ensure completion of Village programs with special emphasis on IRA funded activities.Prepares and oversees contracts and other necessary documents as may be required for the Village. Works closely with the Chenega Regional Development Group on planned development of business/economic and infrastructure projects within the Village.Frequent travel to the Village of Chenega required.Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the experience and aptitude to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in related field such as business or public administration required, related advanced degree preferred. Specific and unique experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this position will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in lieu of formal post-secondary education.Minimum of 3 years in a similar role in a leadership role in either a profit or nonprofit positionMinimum of 3 years of proven success in grant writing and administration.Strong MS Office Suite experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Tribal program development and experience with funding agencies including BIA, and IHS programs preferred.Experience of running a past business profit/non-profit is preferred. Knowledge of standard regulations and principles of grant programs.Established working relationships and partnerships with other organizations, agencies and economic/public planning practitioners preferred.Working knowledge of infrastructure from proposal to proactive maintenance of projects preferred. Preference for the knowledge/appreciation of Alaska Native culture

Physical Demands: (The 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 accommodations 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 sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)

The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.