Workshop & Facilitation Services Manager

Alaska Humanities Forum • Anchorage, AK

22h • $69,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Workshop & Facilitation Services Manager supports the launch, delivery, and growth of the Alaska Humanities Forum’s statewide fee-for-service workshops and facilitation program. The role provides high-level administration while contributing to program implementation and development. Working closely with the Director of Community Workshops and Facilitation, the manager helps design and deliver projects, build internal staff capacity, coordinate outreach, and develop the systems and partnerships needed to provide high-quality, accessible services across Alaska.

The position is based at the Forum offices in Anchorage and has a regular weekday schedule of 40 hours per week. It is an exempt, full-time role involving some evenings and weekends, as well as rural travel.

Requirements

• Support and believe in the mission of the Alaska Humanities Forum.
• Strong organizational skills to manage logistics, materials, travel, and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to build and maintain community relationships.
• Experience facilitating groups of 10–50, or willingness to learn.
• Commitment to supporting an equitable and inclusive organizational culture.
• Own transportation and a reliable personal vehicle with adequate insurance to support statewide programming and travel.
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks.
• Demonstrated administrative, project management, or event planning experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, G-Suite, Canva, and Zoom.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and program documentation.
• Ability to participate in virtual meetings for up to four hours with short breaks.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds of program supplies for short periods to transport materials.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Operations team to manage and execute workshop and facilitation services contracts.
• Develop and manage program schedules in coordination with internal staff and external partners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract inquiries.
• Work with the Director of Community Workshops and Facilitation and the Vice President of Programs and Partnerships to review and approve contract projects.
• Schedule ongoing internal staff training to build team capacity in workshop design and facilitation.
• Manage and track the program budget.
• Oversee pre- and post-workshop logistics, including coordination with partners, materials, and facilitators.
• Identify and secure event venues, coordinate catering, and prepare program supplies as appropriate.
• Organize and maintain program materials to support smooth workshop delivery.
• Coordinate travel for staff and facilitators as needed for statewide programming.
• Ensure smooth service delivery through clear systems, timelines, and communication.
• Design and facilitate workshops and facilitation projects, with training, coaching, and ongoing support from the Director of Community Workshops and Facilitation.
• Assist with developing, adapting, and refining workshop curricula, activities, and facilitation resources.
• Participate in training and professional development in workshop design, group facilitation, and the Forum’s approaches and frameworks.
• Coordinate marketing and outreach with communications staff.
• Manage workshop and contract registration through platforms such as Bloomerang and AddEvent.
• Partner with program leadership to identify, cultivate, and recruit statewide partnership opportunities.
• Identify, implement, and refine systems and tools to improve program efficiency, tracking, and impact.
• Collaborate across teams to align program delivery with organizational goals and standards.
• Develop a system to track and assess internal staff training and capacity building.
• Schedule and facilitate workshop facilitator preparation and debrief meetings.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) plan with full employer match up to 3% of gross salary after six months
• 10 annual holidays
• Paid time off and sick leave totaling 5.4 to 6 weeks per year, depending on tenure
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed