Community Service Representative I

Coastal Villages Region Fund•Mekoryuk, AK

35d

About The Position

The CSR I will administer Coastal Villages Region Fund’s (CVRF) economic development programs in their community, in alignment with organizational strategy, policies, and procedures. The CSR I will also represent CVRF through communication, outreach, and customer service. The CSR I supports the effective operation of the Community Service Center (CSC) through additional responsibilities including accounting, recruitment, purchasing, mechanic, and inventory management activities. Moderate to frequent overnight travel is required. Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Requirements

Ability to implement CVRF’s strategy for economic development, including the ability to set appropriate performance targets in alignment with a realistic understanding of local opportunities
Ability to become a Notary Public within 6 months of hire
Strong understanding of cultural and social dynamics in the CVRF region
Ability to develop proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, CVRF’s Microsoft Dynamics Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool, Smartsheet, and SmartVAN
Dedicated to achieving program goals and objectives in a timely manner; willing to contribute enough time and effort so that programs can be carried out excellently, in desired timeframes
Ability to show composure in the face of stressful events or situations that arise during work; should be able to handle situations like this in a calm and respectful manner
Willing to travel and attend trainings or meetings when assigned to further develop skills and knowledge; should be responsible and reliable to achieve the necessary knowledge and skills when attending trainings or sessions
Determined, devoted, self-motivated, and diligent; able to multi-task, especially during busy times
Ability to plan and produce local events, including community-based board meetings, and staff-led open houses
Ability to conduct effective grassroots organization, including for example, bi-annual Get Out the Vote efforts
Ability to gather community feedback through formal survey administration
Good listening skills, explanation skills, and the ability to reply to questions with nuanced answers and/or solutions; able to understand how others feel and assess situations for ways to use best practices sourced from around the CVRF region
Ability to overcome barriers associated with isolated geographic environment, lack of built infrastructure, poor transportation network, and inconsistent telecommunications to ensure quality results in CVRF communities on a consistent basis

Responsibilities

Conduct local implementation-planning and delivery of assigned programs/initiatives within given timelines, on budget, and in alignment with departmental strategy, policies, and procedures
Hire, onboard, train, supervise, and evaluate temporary seasonal employees (up to 120)
Generate community-wide awareness of CVRF programs/services/initiatives, and distribute outreach materials under the direction of the CSMs and program leadership
Liaise with local governments and other community institutions to keep them informed about CVRF operations, and monitor community and government trends to help CVRF understand and meet community needs
Provide customer service and respond in a timely manner to requests for services from community members
Develop and maintain community-level data and quality insight at the individual, household, and community level
Produce accurate reports on assigned programs
Conduct facility maintenance and manage office inventory
Work directly with in-region staff and other staff members at our Anchorage office over phone, email, web chat, video-conference, and in-person; participate in team problem solving and identification of solutions
Set an example for others to follow such as peers, community members, and outside organizations
Ensure necessary paperwork for quotes, receiving, billing, and collections are accurately recorded
Part time CSR I is expected to provide coverage to operate the CSC during normal business hours as needed (e.g., if the full time CSR I is unavailable; if staffing needs increase during intensive programs like Youth to Work).
Additional duties as assigned