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Summary

This position will be responsible for planning and implementing short and long-range goals for the Village of Chenega, maintaining what we have today while planning for tomorrow. This position reports to the President & CEO of Chenega Corporation.

The General Manager/Executive Director will develop/oversee an organization that is focused on fulfilling the mission of the Chenega IRA Council. Additionally, the position will be responsible for the building of and leading an organization focusing on village economic initiatives, infrastructure (power, sewer & water, roads, communication as examples), and programs that include but are not limited to: health care, subsistence, heritage and language preservation, behavioral health, information technology and self-governance. The goal is for a self-sufficient organization, funding itself through various sources, to be identified and obtained by the General Manager.

Responsibilities

+ Provides strategic oversight and direction to staff, which may include Village Infrastructure Manager, Lands and Natural Resources Manager, Marine Operations Manager, Economic Development Manager, Chief Financial Officer and Health & Social Services Manager.

+ Interfaces with the Chenega IRA Council, Chenega Corporation Chief Executive Officer, Chenega Corporation Board of Directors, and executive staff to gain knowledge and insight that will be transformed into a strategic vision and accountable actions.

+ Interacts with regional, state, and federal agencies to ensure the success of village priorities.

+ Researches local, state, and federal funding sources including government grants, foundations, and corporations; identifies appropriate funding and strategies for projects and initiatives.

+ Provides expertise on the development of short and long term economic and community development plans for the village, as well as the gathering of information and preparation of studies, reports, and recommendations to achieve goals set by the Chenega IRA Council.

+ Oversees the building of shareholder homesteads and a planned development of business/economic and infrastructure projects within the village.

+ Represent the organization to business partners, the public, government agencies and other entities.

+ Performs special duties as assigned by the President & CEO of Chenega Corporation.

+ Frequent travel to the village of Chenega required.

+ This position will have direct supervisory responsibilities.

+ Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum of five years’ work experience, to include management of an Alaska Native enterprise, safeguarding and building upon Alaska Native Corporation assets. Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance with an MBA preferred. 5 years grant writing/administration.

Preferred - 10 years economic development with remote villages, experience running a for profit or non-profit business.

_Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:_

Demonstrated knowledge of personal computers using Windows based products (Microsoft Office Suite preferred, MS Word, Excel required).

+ Knowledge of standard regulations and principles of grant programs.

+ Ability to establish working relationships and partnerships with other organizations and economic development practitioners.

+ Working knowledge of infrastructure from proposal to practice maintenance of projects.

+ Preference for the knowledge/appreciation of Alaska Native culture.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Tribal Administration staff, Chenega Village staff and management, developers, engineers, architects, contractors,

representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

+ Ability to organize time efficiently and work with no supervision.

+ Ability to type and perform data entry functions with speed and accuracy.

+ Ability to perform multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while delivering excellent service to internal and external customers.

+ Successful applicant must have excellent writing, organization, and interpersonal skills.

_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.

Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Native preference under PL 93-638.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program