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Position Title: Program Manager

Location: Petersburg, Alaska (In-Person)

Works With: Petersburg Community Foundation

Reports To: The Program Officer at the Alaska Community Foundation

Position Type: Part-time, average 5-10 hours per week / 25 hours per month, non-exempt

About Us: The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) is a statewide nonprofit, public foundation with a mission of inspiring the spirit of giving and connecting people, organizations, and causes to strengthen Alaska’s communities now and forever. To learn more about us visit our website: alaskacf.org.

About the Affiliate Program: The Petersburg Community Foundation (Petersburg CF) is one of twelve local, geographic-based community foundations, or “Affiliates” across the state operating under the umbrella of ACF. To learn more about Petersburg CF and the Affiliate program, visit our website:  www.alaskacf.org/affiliates/ 

Position Summary: The Program Manager resides in Petersburg and works with the Petersburg CF by providing administrative and strategic support to its Advisory Board. This position works on projects including operations, marketing and communications, events, and strategic initiatives. This position works from home and a work laptop is provided. This is a part-time position averaging 5-10 hours per week (approximately 25 hours per month). 

Your Impact:

• Provide support for the Petersburg CF Advisory Board by coordinating the annual operations planning and monthly meetings (scheduling, drafting agendas, writing meeting minutes, etc.).
• Partner with the Petersburg CF Advisory Board in the planning and execution of local events (scheduling, booking venue and catering, invitations, etc.).
• Support Petersburg CF Advisory Board’s donor relations and stewardship activities and initiatives.
• Providing marketing and communications support, including website and social media updates, newsletters, donor communications, presentations, print materials, photo documentation, etc.).
• Support the Petersburg CF annual grant program activities, including assisting grantees with applications, supporting the grants committee, reviewing and closing out grant reports, and impact story collection for Advisory Board and external communications.
• Serve as a liaison between ACF and Petersburg CF.
• Participate in convenings and other training opportunities provided by ACF, including monthly Program Manager meetings.

What You Bring:

• A passion for the community of Petersburg and a deep appreciation for its people, values, opportunities and needs.
• Integrity, sound judgement, and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative when appropriate.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing as part of the Alaska Community Foundation team.

Position Qualifications:

• A minimum of two (2) years of administrative or organizational support experience.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.) and experience with WordPress and Canva.
• Experience creating and writing marketing and communications materials.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, managing social media and websites.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, the nonprofit and/or philanthropic sector is a plus.

Compensation:

• This position pays $27.51 per hour.

Application Process:

• The Program Manager position for the Petersburg CF is open until filled.
• Please include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.
• Applications must be submitted through our online portal at: https://alaskacf.org/employment/
• Questions about the position may be directed to Jen Cross, Program Officer, at affiliate@alaskacf.org. Please include Petersburg CF Program Manager in the subject line of your email.
• The Alaska Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

 Work Environment & Accessibility

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. The physical, sensory, and environmental requirements described here represent the general nature of the role and are not intended to exclude individuals who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may involve a combination of desk-based and active work in a professional office or field environment. The position requires the ability to effectively engage in communication, operate standard office technology or job-related equipment, and perform the core responsibilities of the role.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.