Job Opportunities

Interested applicants may apply by sending a cover letter, resume, certificate of good standing, writing sample and list of two references to recruitment@aknwrc.org .

 

Advocacy Center Lead Trainer (Open)                                                                                                                     

The Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center (AKNWRC) seeks a dedicated, organized and detail-oriented individual to fill the position of Lead Advocacy Trainer.  The Lead Advocacy Trainer is primarily responsible for planning, development, and delivery of training to tribal advocates who serve survivors/victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of gender-based violence. 

The Advocacy Center Lead Trainer will ensure the AKNWRC trainings are culturally, historically and legally relevant, supporting tribal responses to the immediate needs of Alaska Native Victims.  This person will report to the Executive Director and will work with other staff, Advocate Organizers, consultants/contractors, other TA Providers, and the Board of Directors.

In addition to these duties, the Lead Advocacy Trainer will work with the Advocate Mentor Coordinator to develop a Mentorship Guide for Advocate Organizers; support the creation of an Advocate Mentorship Program; and provide support to Tribal Advocates on the 24-hour technical assistance helpline, during business hours and occasionally rotate into the after-hours schedule.

 

Advocate Mentor Coordinator (Open)                                                                                                                               

The Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center (AKNWRC) seeks a dedicated, organized and detail-oriented individual to fill the position of Advocacy Mentor Coordinator.  The Advocate Mentor Coordinator is primarily responsible for the outreach, promotion, and coordination of the AKNWRC Advocacy Center Mentorship Program and development of the Mentorship Guide.

The Advocate Mentor Coordinator will ensure that the AKNWRC’s Mentorship Program and Guide is culturally, focused and supports tribal responses to the immediate crisis needs of Alaska Native Victims.  This person will report to the Executive Director and will work with other staff, consultants/contractors, other TA Providers, and the Board of Directors.

In addition to these duties, the Advocate Mentor Coordinator will work with Tribal Advocate Organizers/Mentors and Tribal Advocates to facilitate a monthly Peer-to-Peer conference call to support Tribal Advocates working in the field.

 

Finance Assistant (Closed)                                                                                                                                        

The Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center (AKNWRC) seeks an organized, creative, mature and dedicated individual to fill the position of Finance Assistant.  The Finance Assistant is a hybrid position responsible for filling the role of receptionist at the front desk, answering phones and assisting the finance department.

This person will receive day-to-day oversight from the Finance Director (remotely) and will be a member of the Finance Team working closely with the Senior Bookkeeper, Travel Coordinator and Finance Clerk.  In addition, this individual will work as a member of the larger AKNWRC team with other staff and the Board of Directors as needed. 

Our office is located in Fairbanks, Alaska.  We are an equal opportunity employer offering an excellent salary.  Position open until filled and dependent on available funding (including grants and other sources).  Salary is commensurate with experience. Alaska Native preference applies.

 

Program Specialist (Closed)                                                                                                                                                      

The Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center, Inc. (AKNWRC) seeks an informed, creative, mature, visionary individual to fill the position of Program Specialist.  The Program Specialist is primarily responsible for the development and promotion of the information and services of the AKNWRC, including:

  • technical assistance & training;
  • tribal government and service program engagements;
  • the recording of data for reporting activities

The Program Specialist will ensure that the AKNWRC’s technical assistance/training resource development is culturally, historically, and legally relevant and supports tribal responses to the immediate crisis needs of Alaska Native Crime Victims.  This person will report to the Executive Director and will work with other staff, consultants/contractors, other TA Providers, and the Board of Directors. 

 

Law and Policy Specialist (Closed)                                                                                                                                                       

The AKNWRC seeks an organized, detail-oriented, and dedicated individual to fill the position of Law and Policy Specialist. Ideal candidates will have experience working with Tribes and Tribal Communities and will be required to work in public advocacy and tribal justice.

The selected applicant will have the primary responsibility to support the AKNWRC’s tribal law and policy work across the state, including creating and maintaining organizational systems within the Law and Policy (LAP) department, support Tribes and partner organizations, coordinate training and roundtables, assist with preparing presentations, and support Tribes statewide. In addition, a secondary focus will be assisting with the creation of Tribal Justice and Public Policy programs, research into public policy issues that affect Native communities, and assist with creating and implementing action plans which would include setting up meetings, training, sharing of information and resources, and trainings on domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and related orders and public policy related to these issue areas.

 

Crime Victim Program Specialist (Closed)                                                                                                                                                

The Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center, Inc. (AKNWRC) seeks an informed, creative, mature, visionary individual to fill the position of Crime Victim Program Specialist.  The Program Specialist is primarily responsible for the development and promotion of the information and services of the AKNWRC, including

  • technical assistance/training, including assisting the completion of tribal needs assessment;
  • tribal government and crime victim services programs engagement;
  • the recording data for reporting activities

The Program Specialist will ensure that the AKNWRC’s technical assistance/training resource development is culturally, historically, and legally relevant and supports tribal responses to the immediate crisis needs of Alaska Native Crime Victims.  This person will report to the Executive Director and will work with other staff, consultants/contractors, other OVC TA Providers, and the Board of Directors. 

 

 Communications & IT Specialist (Closed)                                                                                                                                             

The Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center (AKNWRC) seeks an organized and detail oriented individual to fill the position of Communications and IT Specialist (CITS). This individual will work under the direction of Communications Manager. The CITS will have a wide array of responsibilities, including creating and managing content for websites, newsletters, social media platforms, email campaigns and printed material as well as management of computer hardware and software systems for the Organization. This person is responsible for management of computer hardware and software systems for the organization and will provide technical assistance to all staff at AKNWRC.

 

 Finance Clerk (Closed)                                                                                                                                           

The Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center (AKNWRC) seeks an organized, creative, mature and dedicated individual to fill the position of Finance Clerk.  Under supervision, the finance clerk performs a wide variety of financial record keeping duties. These duties include bookkeeping, tracking leave accrual, filing documentation and financial reporting. The nature of work may require mandatory compensatory time including night, weekends, and holidays.

This person will receive day-to-day oversight from the Finance Director (remotely) and will work closely with the Senior Bookkeeper, who may assign tasks.  In addition, this individual  will work as a member of a team with other staff, consultants/contractors and the Board of Directors as needed. 

 

 Lead Administrative Assistant (Closed)                                                                                                                                                                    

The Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center (AKNWRC) seeks an organized, creative, mature and dedicated individual to fill the position of Lead Administrative Assistant.  Under minimal direction, the Lead Administrative Assistant will perform specialized complex work on a variety of clerical services which require independence, judgment and initiative.

 

 Law and Policy Court and Legal Advocacy Specialist  (Closed)                                                                                                                                                                     

The Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center (AKNWRC) seeks an organized, detail oriented and dedicated individual to fill the position of Law and Policy Court and Legal Advocacy Specialist.  Applicants must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the Alaska State Bar, or become licensed within one year of the position,  and have experience working with Tribal Communities and work in public advocacy is required.  It is preferred for the applicant to have experience with domestic violence or harassment protection orders in state or tribal forums.  This person will report to the Law and Policy Director.