Project Assistant

About Fairweather Science

Fairweather Science, LLC (FWS) is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments as well as nationally. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.

Why You Should Work for Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Continue to build our excellent reputation for quality work and fit-for-purpose regulatory solutions for our clients
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Commitment to employee safety and well-being

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.
• Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and support services
• Paid Holidays: Observance of major federal holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care options

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Assistant supports the Fairweather Science team with all project support and logistical tasks for the business and projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the planning and execution of project activities, including scheduling, organization, and resource allocation.
• Maintain project documentation, ensuring all records are up-to-date and accessible.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and take meeting minutes.
• Assist with budget tracking and financial reporting, ensuring expenses align with project goals.
• Help prepare project presentations and reports.
• Conduct research and gather data to support project initiatives and decision-making processes.
• Provide administrative support, including filing, data entry, and other tasks as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Previous experience in a project coordination or administrative support role is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with high proficiency in MS Excel
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Commitment to Excellence – Identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
• Corporate Values- Understand, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
• Customer Services – Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external clients.
• Teamwork – Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.
• Safety and Security – Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.

Compensation:

• Determined on employment based on skills and experience.
• Range: $25 - $35 per hour.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  The work is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing less than forty pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:  The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities and abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing less than forty pounds. [Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions]. 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:  It is Fairweather’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT:  As a Doyon subsidiary, Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training