Job Information
Spruce Root Program Manager, Arctic Willow Advisory Group (AWAG) in Juneau, Alaska
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Position Title:
Program Manager, Arctic Willow Advisory Group (AWAG)
Reports to:
Spruce Root Executive Director and AWAG Governance
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Location:
Juneau, Alaska, or remote Southeast Alaska preferred
Salary:
$70,000-90,000 starting DOE
Deadline to Apply:
January 31, 2025
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About Spruce Root
Spruce Root, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) creating a sustainable future for Southeast Alaska's people, communities and environment. We are shifting the paradigms of power to support localized economies grounded in Indigenous values and ways of living. Spruce Root is a team of ambitious people dedicated to a new way of working in our region; working collaboratively with others, prioritizing family and well-being, and honoring our ancestors while building for the future. As a federally-certified Native CDFI, Spruce Root works to create positive change and equitable access to economic development through financial products and services to individuals in Southeast Alaska. Other programs include Path to Prosperity, Resilience Circles, workforce development, financial wellness, community planning and facilitation, and the administration of the Sustainable Southeast Partnership (SSP) and the Seacoast Trust.
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About AWAG
Established in 2024, the Arctic Willow Advisory Group (AWAG) is a group of Alaska Native leaders with the goal of regranting Chorus Foundation funding (called the Sinew Fund) in the state of Alaska. AWAG meets virtually on a quarterly basis and once a year in person to provide oversight and decision-making for the annual and future spend-down strategy of the Sinew Fund. AWAG also has established a Community Planning Circle of individuals from across the State of Alaska who help to inform the decision-making of the AWAG on an annual basis.
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Job scope
In conjunction with the Spruce Root, Inc. team, and AWAG, the Program Manager is responsible for maintaining the administrative and overall coordination of the Sinew Fund and AWAG going forward and ensuring that the project continues over the next 10 years. Responsibilities include the identification and development of new investments, projects, and initiatives that align with the fund investment decisions of AWAG. The position is also responsible for representing Spruce Root, Inc. within Southeast Alaska communities to achieve the objectives of the organization.
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Compensation
- $70,000-90,000 starting annual salary, depending on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance as well as 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution, a wellness program, personal leave, wellness leave, sabbatical program, and professional development.
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Primary tasks and areas of responsibility
Proactively communicate with stakeholders and partners in the communities on a regular basis so that AWAG has open channels and rapport within the communities
Work with AWAG to develop and implement a fund investment strategy through strong collaboration and outreach with the Community Planning
Circle through an annual in-person convening.
Serve as the main point of contact for all Sinew Fund recipients and funded partners.
Develop and track measures of success for the Sinew Fund
Communicate controversial, politically sensitive, or unique program initiatives to all stakeholders
Work will require regular travel throughout the State
Perform related duties and complete special projects as assigned
Administer all logistical meet ng coordination, meeting preparation and due diligence, and
Establish organized record-keeping procedures for AWAG meetings, funds and funded projects
Maintain relationships across the project
Carry out the initiatives and policies of the Sinew Fund
