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General Function

The President is responsible for leading ANCSA mission operations such as stakeholder engagement and preserving and protecting the CIRI Ecosystem. The President also leads CIRIs government relations at the tribal, local, state and federal levels and oversees Shareholder and Descendants Programs and Corporate Affairs departments. Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills are key in this role as it acts as a senior advisor to CEO.

Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)

Stakeholder Engagement

1. Leads Stakeholder engagement of CIRI Shareholders, Descendants, CIRI employees, Cook Inlet region Tribes and Villages, leaders of Cook Inlet Housing Authority, Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Southcentral Foundation, The CIRI Foundation, Alaska Native Heritage Center and Koahnic, local philanthropic and service providers, and statewide Alaska Native advocacy organizations.
2. As the Companys representative to CIRI Shareholders and Descendants, ensure Shareholders and Descendants are well-informed about CIRIs corporate assets, investments and activities. Oversees the preparation of various communications to Shareholders regarding the Companys Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Board of Director elections and may serve as a Vice Chair of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Encourages Shareholder participation in the meeting and elections process.
3. Preserve and protect CIRIs Ecosystem and status as an ISDEAA Tribe.
4. Responsible for administration of programs and benefits and payments to beneficiaries of CIRI Settlement Trust.
5. Promotes CIRIs commitment to the enhancement and preservation of Alaska Native cultures.
6. Manages the day-to-day activities and corporate services of the Anchorage headquarters.

Government Relations

1. Provide strategic direction and oversight to CIRIs government relations.
2. At the direction of the CEO and in partnership with the executive leadership team, identify legislative, regulatory, and other governmental priorities affecting the interests of CIRI, its business operations or future operational opportunities, Shareholders, lands, villages and tribally designated organizations.
3. Represent CIRI with key advocacy organizations, i.e., ANCSA Regional Association and Alaska Federation of Natives.
4. Cultivate and enhance CIRIs relationships at the federal, state and local government levels.
5. Manage internal and external government relations professionals representing CIRI interests.
6. Develop and cultivate a tribal relations strategy to positively impact issues important to CIRI, CIRI tribally designated organizations, CIRI region tribes and villages. Participate in local, statewide and national events to drive forward strategies (i.e. Tikahtnu Forum, Alaska Federation of Natives, and National Congress of American Indians).

Leadership

Provide strategic oversight of the Shareholder and Descendant Programs Department. Lead the team and guide the development and execution of short and long-term strategies for Shareholder and Descendant programs, including program design, implementation, evaluation and redesign.

Lead the communications strategy and team for CIRI, including media relations and publicity; internal and external strategic communications; and image/media management.

Responsible for assuring the organizations communications reflect its core values and advances CIRIs business and Shareholder and Descendant engagement strategy. Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team and relevant department leads to collaboratively build and enhance the brand and