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Cultural Tourism

Cultural Program Manager

JOB TITLE:                Cultural Program Manager

DEPARTMENT:        Cultural Tourism

REPORT TO:             Director of Cultural Programs

DATE REVISED:      August 7, 2023

CLASSIFICATION:  Exempt, Salary

 

 

JOB STATEMENT/PURPOSE:

 

Responsible for day-to-day operations and activities under the Tin Hoozoonh Project, as well as the wider cultural programs that are operated under the Cultural Tourism Department.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  1. Responsible for execution of grants project goals and deliverables.
  2. In coordination with the Director of Cultural Programs, create and maintain community partnerships, and create organization program protocols.
  3. Supervise the Cultural Program Coordinator.
  4. Meet regularly with the Cultural Program Coordinator, external contractors, and other internal staff to discuss current project participants and planned activities.
  5. Coordinate with community partners to collect data as necessary for reporting purposes.
  6. Complete and submit reports as required.
  7. Coordinate the search process for contractors and oversight of deliverables by contractors.
  8. Ensure confidentiality and security of all electronic and paper files by following strict security protocols and limiting access to project employees.
  9. Assist participants with necessary paperwork to participate in the Tin Hoozoonh program.

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

 

  1. Master’s Degree in Education or related field preferred
  2. Three to five years’ experience managing grant programs
  3. Or five to seven years of related experience.

 

Knowledge:

  1. Have knowledge of Alaska, Alaska’s history, and Alaska Native cultures. 
  2. Have understanding of ANHC’s mission, direction, and history or be willing to receive training.
  3. Familiarity with local available service agencies.
  4. Demonstrated understanding of FERPA and HIPAA regulations and requirements.

 

 

Skills:

  1. Have advanced writing and public speaking skills. 
  2. Have advanced computer skills, including all Microsoft Office Suite products. 
  3. Skill in the use of copier, fax, and other office equipment.
  4. Advanced skills with virtual products, such as GoToMeeting, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.
  5. Advanced skills with all social media platforms.
  6. Willing to learn the operation of all audio and visual equipment. 

 

Abilities:

  1. As a mandated reporter, the ability to assess and determine the visible signs and subtle clues that lead to the need to report in order to protect an individual’s wellbeing.
  2. Ability to assess programs being selected are appropriate to level of participant per educational treatment plans.
  3. Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals with varying strengths and abilities.
  4. Be able to prepare reports in word and excel.
  5. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Additional duties as assigned based on needs of the business.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

Weather:

  1. Indoors: Primarily in an environmentally controlled office;
  2. Outdoors: Determined by Alaska’s weather, when visiting programs and partners, in accordance with Municipalities rules and regulations, and ANHC’s COVID 19 mandates.

 

Noise level:

  1. Quiet to moderate

 

Physical requirements:

  1. Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
  2. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.