SHI - Art Project Coordinator

Sealaska Heritage•Juneau, AK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The objective of this position is to provide oversight and management of specified Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) Art projects. This includes, but is not limited to co-development and implementation of coordination of Sustainable Arts activities, Native Artist markets, arts residencies, workshops, mentor-apprenticeships focusing on endangered art forms, co-coordination and implementation of summer camps and professional trainings, support for Celebration events, implemented under direct supervision by the SHI Art Director. Independent judgement is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workloads and to recommend changes in relation to program practices or procedures.

Requirements

Demonstrated high level of verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and activities with attention to detail
Strong organizational and planning skills in project management and program coordination
Technical capacity and expertise in using charts, tables, graphs, spreadsheets, and databases
Knowledge of Southeast Alaska Native culture and languages
May require driving a company vehicle.
3 years of professional work in project management and program coordination

Nice To Haves

5 years of professional work in project-related field
Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in project-related field

Responsibilities

Responsible for outreach and engagement with stakeholders, project partners, and participants; diplomatically communicates with a diverse group within the region.
Acts as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies in support of the art department programs and projects.
Works independently and within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects.
As directed, acts on behalf of the Art Department for projects, which may include planning and coordinating multiple projects, and disseminating information.
Provides administrative support to community partners/liaisons, monitors and tracks progress on partner activities and reporting.
Schedules and co-coordinates complex activities such as meetings, travel, institutes, academies, as related to the art programs.
Establishes, develops, maintains, and updates necessary documents including project program manuals, project-related forms, and resource material in support of partners and the projects.
Implements project assessment tools for the art programs and projects.
Co-responsible for completion and submission of grant reporting documents and other required reporting.
Provides progress reports to Art Director, SHI Board of Trustees and Management using a wide variety of general correspondences, memos, charts, tables, and graphs; responsible for accuracy and clarity of all reporting.
Maintains financial oversight to ensure compliance with grant requirements and expenditure of funds to avoid cost overruns by end of grant period.