Executive Director - Chugach Tribal Services

About CTS:  Chugach Tribal Services is a newly established 501c3 non-profit entity whose purpose is to strengthen connectivity and the collective capacity with Chugach Region tribes and tribal entities for effective self-governance, self-determination, and sustainable community development.

 

Chugach’s Expected Behaviors

Chugach is looking for more people who believe that the following behaviors are fundamental to any job:

1. Do things the right way
2. Creating meaningful value
3. Leave things better than you found them
4. Empowering people
5. Building community

 

SUMMARY/GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of Chugach Tribal Services (“CTS”) and reports directly to the Board of Directors.  The incumbent works collaboratively with many stakeholders to identify and to implement  programs and initiatives to provide benefits and advance the socio-economic condition of Chugach Regional communities and our Alaska Native people, in particular shareholders, descendants and family members from the Chugach Region. The Executive Director oversees the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization.  

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & JOB FUNCTIONS / ACCOUNTABLE FOR: 

• Promotes and supports the mission, vision, and values of Chugach Tribal Services.
• Works with the board to craft strategic vision, then aligns resources in order to deliver on the vision.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with members of Chugach Tribal Services’s Board of Directors and other key stakeholders including Chugach Region tribal, non-profit and village corporation leadership.
• Prepare, review and approve all presentation materials for quarterly Board of Directors meetings, including presentations from outside sources such as Chugach Alaska Corporation, other Chugach regional non-profits and other external organizations.
• Schedules, plans and presents at Chugach Tribal Services’s quarterly Board meetings.
• Represents Chugach Tribal Services at the Chugach Annual Meeting, Chugach Regional Summit, Chugach Shareholder information meetings and other community, regional and national meetings and events as appropriate to advance the CTS mission and purpose.
• Develops and maintains positive and productive relationships with stakeholders including Chugach Alaska Corporation leaders, shareholders, and their descendants, Tribal Councils in Chugach Region, Chugach region non-profits, donors, federal agencies, grant making organizations/agencies and other Alaska Native organizations and partners.
• Serves as spokesperson for Chugach Tribal Services in order to provide education and information about the organization’s role, goals, objectives, philosophy, and accomplishments.
• Provides updates on Chugach Tribal Services for publication in the Chugach Alaska Corporation Shareholder Newsletter or other publications as appropriate.
• Oversees all CTS communication efforts, including social media, mailings, and website content, to ensure appropriate information both internally and externally.
• Remains up to date on nonprofit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.
• Ensures compliance with appropriate regulations relating to the management of a non-profit organization.
• Establishes administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of Chugach Tribal Services.
• Manages fiscal responsibilities including creating the annual budget and operating within the approved budget. Assures accounting polices and procedures support fiscal responsibilities. Ensures maximum resource utilization and maintains the organization’s positive financial position.
• Reviews and approves contracts for services and other agreements including MOA/MOU’s with Chugach Alask Corporation and other Chugach Regional stakeholders.
• Fosters a positive work environment by utilizing effective techniques to supervise, train, coach and mentor employees in order to maximize personal growth opportunities.
• Implements fundraising strategies in collaboration with Chugach Tribal Services Board Members, Chugach Alaska Corporation and other stakeholders internally and externally towards long term financial sustainability.
• Oversees fundraising efforts including identifying and pursuing grants, overseeing grant writing efforts and overseeing grant management and reporting practices.
• Develops funding resources necessary to support Chugach Tribal Services’s long term plan and mission.
• Supports government relations and advocacy efforts on behalf of the CTS mission.
• Oversees all aspects of pr