SHI - Education Program Manager - STEAM Pathways

Sealaska/Woocheen Family of Businesses•Juneau, AK

18h•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager oversees a large federal grant supporting Indigenous Science education and research. This role is responsible for managing program staff, ensuring fiscal accountability, and meeting all grant-related reporting and compliance requirements. The Program Manager serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external partners, oversees program implementation, oversees staff assignments, and ensures alignment with SHI’s mission and cultural values.

Requirements

Experience co-developing knowledge with Native American/Alaska Native communities.
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 program management and coordination.
Strong intra and interorganizational collaborative skills.
Experience managing federal grants, grant reporting, and project evaluation.
Technical capacity and expertise in using charts, tables, graphs, spreadsheets, and databases
Technical capacities in ecological field research including sampling design, field- based sampling techniques, data management and analysis, and scientific communication.
Knowledge of Southeast Alaska Native culture and Southeast Alaska’s communities

Nice To Haves

Field experience and knowledge in STEM education preferred.
Experience developing and executing research projects and programs with NA/AN governments, organizations, communities, and individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the Indigenous Science Pathways program, ensuring alignment with grant goals, federal compliance, and SHI’s mission.
Oversee the Research Lab in SHI’s Indigenous Science Building, including lab policies, research protocols, and programming coordination.
Supervise and coordinate the STEAM Pathways team and collaborate with the Project Evaluator to monitor and document progress and impact.
Lead and document budget management and fiscal reporting for the program, ensuring responsible and transparent use of grant funds.
Coordinate key initiatives such as the annual STEAM Academy, community engagement, internships, student events, and educational partnerships.
Serve as primary liaison to funders and partners, and support future grant development to sustain and expand programming.
Collaborate with SHI’s ISHED management team and department director to design and implement program strategies mission.
Other duties as assigned.