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Executive Assistant

Chickaloon Village Traditional Council Alaska $40,000-$65,000
Office/Support Staff Full Time

Job Details

Chickaloon Village Traditional Council

(Nay’dini’aa Na’ Kayax)

Position Announcement


Job Title:              Executive Assistant        

Department:        Administration Department

Mission:               Helping Our Citizens to Thrive

Values:             Care and love for each other, education, honesty, humor, and respect.


If you enjoy utilizing your creativity, collaborating with amazing coworkers on a wide variety of special projects centered around Tribal mission purposed work, and you want to be part of a strong team of dedicated, passionate, and caring professionals, this is the job for you!


CVTC Offers: a welcoming and inclusive workplace that prioritizes employees’ professional development, health, and overall well-being. We provide a full-time position with flexible hours and hybrid work options, competitive pay, and an excellent benefits package, including:


  1. 15 paid holidays plus accrued paid time off
  2. Free training and educational opportunities
  3. A variety of insurance benefits
  4. Generous 401(K) retirement plan


Our environment is family-friendly, with cultural and wellness activities and opportunities for fun!


Who We Are Seeking: A motivated professional and an organizational wizard to support the Executive Director with implementing the administrative responsibilities of the Tribal Government.


Additional Responsibilities: You will create and coordinate various special projects for the Executive Director and/or Traditional Council, including event and meeting planning, grants development and reporting, and support strategic planning initiatives.


Qualifications, Education & Experience: 

  1. 3 + years of administrative experience including working on complex tasks, special projects and supporting one or more managers. 
  2. Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and leadership skills; including the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
  3. Excellent time management, problem-solving and organizational skills.
  4. Superb verbal and technical written communication skills.
  5. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn and embrace new or updated software and the ability to accurately type 50 + WPM.


Certificates and Licenses Required: A valid Alaska Driver’s license is required for this position and the ability to be insured on CVTC’s vehicle insurance policy.


Background Check: This position requires you to complete and pass a pre-employment state and federal background check as a condition of employment.

 

Hiring Preferences: As allowed in P.L. 93-638, preference for employment will be given to Alaska Native and American Indian peoples. CVTC also applies family and local hiring preferences.


Visit www.chickaloon-nsn.gov/employ and select the job link to apply. Open until filled. Contact Human Resources at (907) 761-3919 or employment@chickaloon-nsn.gov with any questions.

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