Administrative Skills, After School Programs, Budget Management, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Community Programs, Continuous Improvement, Contract Creation, Contract Management, Documentation, Driver's License, Event Management, Financial Administration, Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, Funding, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Nonprofit, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Program Evaluation, Program Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Publications, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Schedule Development, Team Player, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
Goldbelt Heritage Foundation (GHF) is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and revitalizing the culture, language, and ways of knowing of the Tlingit people of Southeast Alaska. Through educational programming, language revitalization, arts, and community collaboration, GHF fosters Indigenous knowledge and strengthens cultural identity for current and future generations.
SUMMARY
The Culture & Arts Program Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the implementation of culture and arts programming at Goldbelt Heritage Foundation, with a primary focus on the Department of Education’s Alaska Native Education Program (ANEP) grant project: “Haa At.oowú Haa Kusteeyix Sitee” (Our At.oowú is Our Life), PR/Award #S356A240075, funded through July 2027.
This position supports the coordination of grant-funded activities that center Tlingit arts, traditional knowledge, and cultural practices, including working alongside artists, culture bearers, Juneau youth, and community partners.
In addition to grant-specific responsibilities, the coordinator provides ongoing support for broader Culture & Arts programming, including participant coordination, communications, and logistics for cultural classes, workshops, and community events.
This is a grant-funded position, contingent on available funding and program needs.
Qualifications:
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and program data systems (Word, Excel, SharePoint).
- Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- This position involves minimal oversight and requires the employee to exercise discretion and independent judgement.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Tlingit cultures and ability to integrate cultural values into programming.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. for event setup and materials handling
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, cultural studies, education, or a related field (equivalent experience considered).
- Minimum 2 years of experience in program coordination, arts administration, education, or related work.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.
- Occasional travel may be required for community engagement, trainings, or program delivery.
- Valid Alaska’s driver’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in drafting and managing contracts, MOAs, and MOUs.
- Experience in budget tracking, grant reporting, or financial administration.
- Experience coordinating cultural classes, workshops, or community programming.
- Familiarity with Southeast Alaska Native communities, schools, and service providers.
- Any level of knowledge of the Tlingit language.
Pay is $60,000 – $75,000 (DOE)
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Program Coordination & Implementation
- Support the planning, scheduling, and execution of grant-funded cultural and arts programming.
- Coordinate logistics for workshops, classes, trainings, and community events.
- Assist with the implementation of traditional arts programming (e.g., carving, weaving, regalia making, and other cultural arts/practices).
- Monitor program timelines and deliverables and proactively address barriers to ensure grant objectives are met.
- Assist in coordinating after-school programs, cultural camps, and educational workshops for youth.
- Manage program schedules, logistics, and communications internally across GHF departments and Project/Program Coordinators.
- Assist with contract (independent, MOAs, and MOUs) implementation with program partners and collaborators.
- Artist & Cultural Practitioner Support
- Coordinate with contracted artists, instructors, and culture bearers involved in programming.
- Assist with scheduling, logistics, and communication with instructors and guest practitioners.
- Support the respectful integration of cultural protocols and traditional knowledge into programming.
- Grant Compliance & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of program activities, participant data, and outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with ANEP grant requirements, including documentation and performance tracking.
- Assist with the preparation of reports, summaries, and supporting materials for funders.
- Administrative & Program Support
- Track program-related expenditures and assist with financial documentation.
- Coordinate procurement of materials, supplies, and equipment for classes and workshops.
- Provide administrative coordination to ensure smooth and effective program operations.
- Support the preparation of reports for funders, including participant data, program outcomes, and success stories.
- Responsible for collaborating with the GHF Communications team to promote and outreach department initiatives and publications.
- Help maintain financial and program compliance through accurate recordkeeping and reporting, such as project management, note-taking, and calendar organization.
- Participant Coordination & Communications
- Coordinate participant registration, scheduling, and communication for cultural classes and programs.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for participants, instructors, and community members.
- Maintain participant records, attendance tracking, and communication systems.
- Support outreach strategies to promote participation in culture and arts programming.
- Other Duties
- Support additional Culture & Arts programming beyond the grant as needed.
- Participate in program planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Work with Elders, cultural experts, and local educators to incorporate traditional knowledge into culture and arts programming.
- Assist in coordinating community events, cultural celebrations, and education initiatives across GHF departments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work Environment & Conditions
- Work may be performed in office, remote, or community-based settings depending on program needs.
- Position includes coordination and support of in-person cultural programming and events.
- May be exposed to natural materials such as cedar, wool, animal hides, and other traditional art materials
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Goldbelt
Goldbelt, Incorporated is an urban Alaska Native, for‐profit corporation headquartered in Juneau, Alaska. Incorporated on January 4, 1974 following the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), Goldbelt’s primary mission is to manage assets and conduct business for the benefit of its more than 3,600 shareholders. Goldbelt first ventured into the logging and timber industry but later expanded its operations into tourism, which still remains an integral part of its operations. Today, the majority of Goldbelt’s revenue and income derives from government contracting and services.
Goldbelt’s shareholder base consists of Alaska Natives who are of Tlingit and Haida descent. The Tlingit and Haida tribes are the indigenous people of Southeast Alaska, whose rich history spans more than ten thousand years in the region. Goldbelt shareholders own the entire 272,000 shares of Goldbelt stock, representing assets in excess of $100 million in addition to over 32,000 acres of land in the vicinity of Juneau. Goldbelt seeks to honor and preserve the Tlingit culture - its history, art, dance, legends, and the traditions of its Alaska Native shareholders. Learn more about Goldbelt Heritage.
The company is named after a richly mineralized zone in Southeast Alaska that encompasses 33,000 acres of Goldbelt’s land holdings— an area that stretches along the mainland from Frederick Sound to Berners Bay. Learn more about Goldbelt Lands.