Workforce Development Specialist

Calista Corporation•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

The Workforce Shareholder Development Specialist supports Calista Corporation and its subsidiaries’ Shareholder development and training programs, focusing on job readiness and career development. The position assists with program coordination and recruitment, and helps carry out Shareholder Development goals and initiatives. It reports to the Workforce Shareholder Development Manager or the manager’s delegate and has no supervisory responsibilities. The role frequently handles confidential Shareholder and employee information and must comply with Calista policies and applicable federal and state laws. The work environment is usually quiet, though occasional evening or weekend work may be required. The position may require out-of-town, overnight, or village travel by small aircraft, water vessel, commercial jet, or ground transportation. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in business, management, human resources, or a similar field is required, along with at least two years of related Human Resources or Business Administration experience and/or program development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Yup’ik speaking ability is preferred. Applicants must be able to pass a drug and background screening. Preference is given to Calista shareholders and descendants, spouses of Calista shareholders, and shareholders of other corporations established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in business, management, human resources, or a similar field.
At least two years of related Human Resources or Business Administration experience and/or program development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to pass a drug and background screening.
Ability to travel out of town for day trips, overnight travel, or village visits as needed, using small aircraft, water vessels, commercial jets, and other ground transportation.
Ability to work independently, prioritize, organize, problem solve, and use good judgment with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively individually, in a team environment, and in public presentations.
Knowledge of training and development programs such as internships, apprenticeships, and mentorships.
Knowledge of English language structure and content, including word meanings and spelling, composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of project management or planning.
Knowledge of the Calista Region, regional agencies, and statewide education and training programs.
Knowledge of customer service principles and processes, including Shareholder needs assessment, service quality standards, and program satisfaction evaluation.
Knowledge of personnel recruitment, selection, training, onboarding, and offboarding principles and procedures.
Skill in resume building, interviewing, networking, and social media outreach.
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe.
Skill in active listening, performance monitoring and assessment, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and written communication.
Ability to read, interpret, and create reports, business correspondence, safety instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility and creativity.
Knowledge of grant application and administration processes.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Yup’ik.
Experience with Deltek and Adobe Professional.

Responsibilities

Promote Shareholder hiring and development programs throughout Calista Corporation and its family of companies.
Assist with the coordination and success of the Calista Internship Program.
Help Calista Shareholders and descendants locate and apply for employment, education, training, and funding opportunities, and assist them in creating personal career portfolios.
Offer career paths and training programs to help employees maintain or improve job skills.
Follow up on Shareholder and descendant inquiries about employment, training, and social media.
Network with Calista Education and Culture Inc. to maintain connections with current and past scholarship recipients.
Assist in coordinating YK Workforce Development partnership meetings.
Develop and maintain effective internal and external Shareholder development partnerships and networks with other Shareholder and workforce development program teams.
Help create handouts and visual marketing materials promoting Calista Corporation’s workforce and Shareholder development initiatives.
Assist with workforce development, succession planning, and tracking.
Present information using instructional techniques such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, and lectures.
Provide input and recommendations to the Workforce Shareholder Development Manager on program improvements.
Attend meetings or seminars to gather information for training and development programs or inform management of program status.
Participate in professional development through conferences, workshops, classes, or webinars.
Represent and promote Calista Corporation at meetings and career fairs.
Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.