Ilakucaraq Project Coordinator

Alaska Humanities Forum-posted 1 day ago

Full-time • Entry Level

Onsite • Anchorage, AK

11-50 employees

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Ilakucaraq Project The Ilakucaraq Project (IP) supports Alaska Native youth in building cultural confidence and connection to heritage through youth-focused programming and professional development for adults who work with youth. This project is executed in partnership with the Alaska Native Heritage Center through a grant from the US Department of Education, Alaska Native Education Program. The Alaska Humanities Forum’s role within IP is to engage educators that work with Alaska Native youth to become more culturally responsive and affirming in their relationship-building with students and families as well as their teaching practices, with an emphasis on building connection between urban and rural communities. IP guides educators through a professional development program centered on Indigenous Awareness and Culturally Responsive Teaching that includes a graduate-level university course, culturally immersive gatherings, and supportive peer connections with a cohort of other teachers from around the state. Educators who come through IP programming gain the tools, support, and confidence to sustainably build welcoming school spaces that reflect and honor the cultures of their communities. Position Summary The Ilakucaraq Project Coordinator will provide critical logistics support for a university level course and rural culture camps as well as timely communication with statewide participants. The Ilakucaraq Project Coordinator will engage with Alaska Pacific University, cultural partners, and conference organizers to deepen relationships that can further the project’s success. This position will report to the Ilakucaraq Project Manager.

Coordinate logistics of culture camps across rural Alaska with engagement from local communities and partner organizations (identify camp hosts and culture bearers, co-establish dates and potential schedules with community input, book rural travel and purchase camp supplies)
Maintain connection and communication with Alaska Pacific University for course recruitment, implementation, and evaluation
Manage logistics of presenting at and attending several large statewide conferences to deepen our network of organizations and individuals working in education and in support of Alaska Native youth
Support course instructors and course design as needed, including engaging culture bearers to attend Zoom classes
Co-facilitate summer culture camp orientations and debriefs Program Coordination
Assist the IP Project Manager in recruiting educators for university courses, and provide ongoing supports for teachers as needed
Cultivate strong relationships with program partners, educators, community members, and Culture Bearers
Provide technical assistance as needed for course instructors and educators (registration, credit access, Blackboard platform) Development, Facilitation, and Continuous Improvement
Work with C3 Director, IP Project Manager, and program partners to plan and facilitate gatherings for educators
Contribute to Forum team of facilitators by supporting C3 Program and Forum internal convenings as opportunities arise
Participate in annual professional development to enhance skills in project design and facilitation
Participate in weekly Forum staff meetings and team meetings
Perform data collection and project evaluation and reporting functions, including logging participant information and activities
Other duties as assigned.

Must have demonstrated skill in managing rural Alaska travel details and communication across cultures
Must support and believe in the mission of the Alaska Humanities Forum
Must be committed to supporting an equitable and inclusive organizational culture
Must have an understanding of the history, dynamics, and challenges of Western education in rural Alaska
Must have own transportation, driver’s license, and reliable personal vehicle
Must be able to pass state and federal background checks
Applicant must have demonstrated experience successfully planning and managing a project that takes place in rural Alaska, including travel logistics
Applicant must have experience working and/or living in Alaska (outside of Anchorage). Experience working in predominantly Alaska Native communities strongly preferred.
Applicant must have interest in facilitating workshops and conversations, and is open to growing this skill
Applicant must have an associate’s degree or equivalent life experience

Benefits include medical, dental, disability, ten paid holidays per year, over 5 weeks of annual paid time-off and sick leave, paid family leave, and a 403(b)-retirement plan.

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