Manager, Shareholder and Descendant Programs

Cook Inlet Region, Inc is seeking a talented Shareholder and Descendant Programs Manager to join our Shareholder and Descendants Program team. This position is based in Anchorage, AK.

CIRI's offices are conveniently located in mid-town Anchorage at the Fireweed Business Center, a modern building that represents CIRI’s cultural diversity, respect for the land, and sustainability. The Fireweed Business Center reflects our heritage in the displayed Alaska Native art and interior design.

Cook Inlet Region, Inc., also known as CIRI, is one of 12 land-based Alaska Native regional corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). CIRI’s regional boundaries roughly follow the traditional Dena’ina territory of Southcentral Alaska. CIRI was incorporated on June 8, 1972, and is owned today by a diverse group of more than 9,500 Shareholders who live in Alaska and throughout the world.

CIRI offers excellent benefits for eligible employees. Benefits include paid holidays, paid time off, 401K with employer match, dental, vision, health insurance plans through the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program, as well as life and disability benefits.  

CIRI only accepts applications through our online career page at https://www.ciri.com/careers/jobs/

General Function

In alignment with CIRI’s mission and values, strategically develop, implement, manage, and promote the suite of CIRI’s Shareholder and Descendant programs.  This role is responsible for optimizing Shareholder and Descendant workforce opportunities across the CIRI enterprise and other key industry sectors.

Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)

1. Primarily responsible for developing and managing the suite of CIRI’s Shareholder and Descendant programs. Develop programs that are creative, innovative, competitive, add value and increase opportunities for CIRI Shareholders and Descendants.
2. Lead positive change within programs by gathering feedback and implementing proactive continuous improvement of department programs.
3. Build and maintain strategic relationships within CIRI, the Enterprise, CIRI’s designated Tribal organization, nonprofits, affiliated entities and maintain an understanding of the community resources available that benefit Shareholders and Descendants.
4. Develop and expand additional programs focused on advancing Shareholder and Descendant hire across recruitment, career development, and workforce initiatives.
5. Support regional economic development and strategic workforce needs while maximizing CIRI Shareholder and Descendants opportunities to thrive, including initiatives tied to infrastructure, energy, construction, natural resources, and other priority sectors for the CIRI Enterprise.
6. In conjunction with the Sr. Director, Stakeholder Engagement, collaborate with CIRI Enterprise leadership to identify workforce needs and develop initiatives that support business growth and expansion.
7. Work in collaboration with enterprise-wide Human Resources and Recruiting staff as key partners in Shareholder and Descendant workforce development goals.
8. Establish partnerships with universities, colleges, technical/vocational schools, labor unions, workforce investment agencies, and industry partners to connect training and employment opportunities to Shareholders and Descendants.
9. Support strategic communications to diverse audiences regarding CIRI’s program offerings and impact on its Shareholders, Descendants, and community at large.

    10. Assist Sr. Director with preparation of various reports and the development and oversight of the budget.

    11. Perform other duties as appropriate and as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Understand CIRI’s mission and vision, and strategic focus areas, along with CIRI’s values, and incorporate knowledge into daily activities.
• Strong knowledge of current program management, engagement and development strategies.
• Strong knowledge in workforce development systems and career pathway models.
• Familiar in training and educational opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational training programs.
• Deep understanding of labor market conditions and workforce challenges regionally and statewide, with familiarity of national trends.
• Understanding economic development and industry workforce needs, especially in Alaska, ability to apply the knowledge to CIRI, its family of companies, and key industry sectors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff, affiliated-company employees as well as outside business associates.
• Making decisions that will involve thinking strategically, problem solving and exercising good judgment.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare and submit comprehensive reports.
• Superior organizational and follow-up skills and be detail oriented.
• Ability to research, organize and analyze technical information with particular attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively present information and respond effectively and sensitively to questions from managers, staff, and the public.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and industry-standard computer software and databases.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, management and mentoring skills.
• High degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information.

Physical Abilities

• Sufficient fine motor skills for use of computers, calculators with an ability to withstand repetitive keyboarding for extended periods of time
• Visual and communication ability sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
• Ability to kneel, bend and twist at the waist on an occasional basis
• Ability to reach below shoulder height with regular frequency (desk position) and at or above shoulder height on occasion
• Ability to push, pull, carry, and lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds on a regular basis, and greater weights on an occasional basis

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• Five years’ experience in development and management of successful Shareholder and Descendant programs and initiatives, including workforce development
• Work experience that illustrates a knowledge of ANCSA and/or Alaska Native cultures
• Two years of supervisory experience
• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to pass a background check

CIRI does not discriminate, and the company provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, pregnancy or parenthood, handicap or disability, genetics, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. CIRI adheres to all federal, state and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against you in violation of these laws. CIRI reserves the right to apply CIRI Shareholder preference to qualified Shareholders in employment and advancement opportunities.