Native Village of Eyak - Tribal Resources Coordinator

Team:   477
Salary Range:   $27.38 – $31.72 depending on experience
Reports To:  477 Director
Schedule: Full-Time, Regular
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt from Overtime
Last Revised:  August 2024

POSITION SUMMARY

The Tribal Resources Coordinator is responsible for assisting NVE Tribal Members with Scholarships, Burial Assistance, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) general assistance, job training, and assisting with other department applications and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Monitor budgets and scope of work to ensure program goals and objectives are met.

• Prepare and submit program and budget modifications and reports to the 477 Director and funding agencies as required by grants and contracts.

• Prepare and submit narrative reports on a quarterly, semi-annual, annual, or other funder-specified basis.

• Create and maintain accurate case files and database for all clients and activities.

• Assist eligible applicants with completing required paperwork and referrals to appropriate programs.

• Educate eligible applicants regarding programs and services and provide case management.

• Coordinates HUD mini-grants and all scholarship opportunities.

• Program coordination of BIA general assistance and burial assistance.

• Outreach to Tribal members.

• Plan monthly events or activities.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.

• Ability to work independently and use good time management skills.

• Must be able to prioritize tasks and keep deadlines.

• Willingness to travel and attend meetings, workshops, trainings, and conferences.

• Must be outgoing and personable with a desire to help people.

• Ability to communicate well with employees and management.

• Ability to understand, interpret, and follow state and federal program regulations.

• Demonstrate sound work ethics, flexibility, and dedication to the position.

• Demonstrate a positive, respectful attitude, and possess cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.

• Ability to demonstrate consistency, fairness, compassion, and understanding.

• Maintains awareness and sensitivity to Native Village of Eyak and Native American Culture.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs and Adobe Pro preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Training in administrative functions is preferred.
• Office experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Native Village of Eyak and Native American Culture preferred.
• Current Alaska Driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must be willing and able to learn.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this position, the following will be required of employees:

• Regularly lifts and carries 75 lbs. over rough terrain over extended periods of time.
• Typically lifts, moves, bends, and walks and uses continuous physical activity to complete work.
• Typically uses hands, eyes, and muscle coordination to operate boats and power and hand tools. 
• Typically uses balance, eyesight, and fine motor skills to coordinate and complete work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this position, employees may be exposed to the following conditions:

• Work in outdoor weather conditions, which may include snow, rain, and sun.
• Work in a confined space (office).
• May require a considerable amount of physical activity while conducting fieldwork, including hiking and climbing over difficult terrain.
• Occasionally required to stay for extended periods of time in remote camps (up to 4 months). 
• Hazards associated with power tools, hazards associated with traps to collect fish, and working in areas containing large predators (including, but not limited to, bears and wolves).
• Work will be conducted in remote settings, often on dangerous rivers, marine habitats, rainforests, snowpack, frozen rivers and lakes, wetlands, and in office settings.

Other Requirements: Required to submit to a background check and follow the NVE Tribe’s drug policies.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

The Native Village of Eyak has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Native Village of Eyak reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Native Village of Eyak may deem appropriate. Your signature below signifies that you understand the duties, expectations, and contents of this job description.

Preference for NVE Tribal members is in effect for this position. The successful candidate will be required to follow the NVE Tribe’s drug policies.