SHI - Education Project Assistant - Baby Raven Reads

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of the Language & Primary Education Director, this position provides administrative support for the Baby Raven Reads Project. This is a full-time benefited position. Employees are expected to work during SHI’s regular business hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. Additionally, many employees may work up to 45 hours per week or additional time as needed to meet workload demands or special events such as Celebration.

Responsibilities

• Support the Baby Raven Reads Project’s Leadership Team (2 grant programs), keep meeting minutes, and invite the participation of project partners based on the project schedule.
• Assist in maintaining documentation of people served and other necessary data collection for reporting purposes.
• Coordinate all travel related to the project.
• Organize and prioritize large volumes of information and incoming inquiries, emails, and phone calls.
• Schedule and assist the Raven Reads Project Manager to organize complex activities, such as the project’s annual orientation training, annual professional development training, and participation in the annual Community of Secure Parenting training.
• Draft memos and other correspondence related to Raven Reads as necessary for the Raven Reads Project Manager and Director.
• Coordinate the ordering of program supplies and resources and assist Raven Reads project staff in the preparation and mailing of approximately 300 Baby Raven Reads literacy kits monthly.
• May be responsible for driving a company van to deliver supplies, transport contractors, or other items as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well on own initiative and within a team.
• Proficient in computer applications, including word processors, spreadsheets, database software, and online survey applications.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and attentive to details.
• Knowledge of Alaska Native cultures.
• High School Diploma.
• One year of administrative experience, or equivalent office experience.

Work Environment

This position’s duties are performed in the Sealaska Heritage Institute office spaces. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally communicate. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing throughout the day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

Review the benefits associated with this position: Sealaska Benefits.