COOK INLET TRIBAL COUNCIL, INC. 

Job Title:Department Outreach & Project Coordinator, YE

Department:Youth Education

Reports To:Operations Manager

Supervises:None

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:N5

Job Type:Regular, Full-Time

AKBCU: No      ICPA: Yes

General Functions:

The Department Outreach & Project Coordinator engages in strategic outreach activities throughout the Anchorage School District and Municipality of Anchorage to recruit participants for Denelchin Lab programs. This position supports the Operations Manager in executing department-specific projects and serves as a key liaison for community engagement initiatives. Working in partnership with our people, this role develops opportunities that fulfill our endless potential by promoting program accessibility and connecting Alaska Native and American Indian youth with educational resources. The position requires excellent communication skills, cultural competency, and the ability to manage multiple outreach initiatives simultaneously.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Denelchin Lab programs to provide accurate information and address participant and community inquiries effectively.
• Oversee recruitment activities across all Denelchin Lab programs through strategic outreach initiatives and community engagement.
• Collaborate closely with the Department Programs Coordinator to ensure successful participant enrollment in Denelchin Lab programs.
• Develop and coordinate informational publications, marketing materials, e-newsletters, and other communication resources to promote program awareness.
• Create and execute strategic plans for outreach initiatives in coordination with department leadership to maximize community impact.
• Attend community outreach events including CITC recruitment fairs, street fairs, volunteer fairs, and other relevant community gatherings.
• Participate in monthly Johnson O'Malley committee meetings and prepare comprehensive meeting documentation for program compliance.
• Submit and maintain required reports and documentation to ensure compliance with organizational goals and funding requirements.
• Engage in continuous professional development activities related to program implementation, outreach strategies, and cultural competency.
• Attend staff meetings, advisory committees, council meetings, and Board meetings as required to support organizational objectives.
• Assist Operations Manager with special projects including Native Youth Olympics planning, coordination, and execution.
• Maintain positive working relationships with CITC staff, program partners, community coalitions, and external stakeholders.
• Provide comprehensive assistance to all Denelchin Lab programs to enhance participant communication and program understanding.
• Maintain strict confidentiality according to regulations, policies, and procedures in all program and participant interactions.
• Perform all related duties as needed and assigned.

Job Specifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people with varying needs.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining team collaboration.
• Ability to communicate complex information in accessible ways and compile, organize, and maintain records effectively.
• Flexibility to prioritize workload and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Adobe, and other business software applications for marketing and communication purposes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social, health, educational, training, and cultural needs of the Alaska Native and American Indian community.
• Demonstrated willingness for continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Minimum Core Competencies:

CITC Values, Respectful Leadership, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking, Communication Skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Continued employment is contingent upon completion of satisfactory state and federal fingerprint criminal background check.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications and Marketing, Education, Public Relations, Non-Profit Management, Business Development, or related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Two (2) years of experience related to business management, communication, marketing, organizational outreach, and event management.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends, and travel as needed for outreach events, training and activities.
• Valid Alaska driver's license and insurable under CITC's automotive insurance, which requires a driver to be at least 21 years of age and have had a driver's license for at least three years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in an Alaska Native Corporation or Alaska Non-Profit setting and/or organization serving Alaska Native and American Indian people.

Physical Requirements:
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.

• May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and consistently working on a computer with repetitive motion.
• The need to occasionally move around the office to access filing cabinets, storage cabinets, and office equipment may be necessary.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally by utilizing proper lifting techniques and working in a safe manner.

Disclaimer
The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.