Alaska Native Heritage Center Development

Alaska Native Heritage Center Development

The Alaska Native Heritage Center Development VISTA will be assigned to work in partnership with the Director of Development and Communications and the Senior Manager of Grants. These two positions work together to generate funds for the Alaska Native community.

Through grants, fundraising events, strategic communications, advocacy, and broad community efforts, the Development Department raises funds that support programs and initiatives focused on alleviating poverty for Alaska Native community members through culturally supportive services. These services range from Master Artist Classes, internships/apprenticeships, academic programs, and statewide supports to cultural practice. The Alaska Native Heritage Center is committed to addressing inequities within societal systems, particularly those which have outsized impacts upon the Alaska Native community.

To that end, we make sure that culture, healing, and art are present throughout as much of our operations as possible. VISTA members get the opportunity to learn about the rich cultural history of the Alaska Native community while witnessing monumental events and programs for the community. We've done incredible work to preserve and strengthen Alaska Native cultures, arts, and traditions and we want your help to make sure we can keep doing this important work.

This position is dedicated to supporting grant writing, project implementation, fundraising, event management, strategic communications, and messaging across several platforms. Applicants can expect to be exposed to a variety of useful skill-sets, ranging from graphic design and social media management to budget development and project management. Individuals from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The Alaska Native Heritage Center Development VISTA will be expected to support major fundraising initiatives. There are several fundraisers focused on ensuring the sustainability of ANHC's annual fund.

The VISTA will be expected to provide support to efforts through information management and support to the Director of Development and Communications. In the realm of grant writing the VISTA can expect to support prospecting funding opportunities, developing proposals, and assisting with implementing projects. Previous VISTA's who have held this role have participated in the implementation of programs which allowed them to travel around Alaska.

The goals across traditional fundraising and communications, as well as grants-focused efforts, are dynamic. Since the Alaska Native Heritage Center represents and works on behalf of incredibly diverse cultural groups throughout the state, the programming that the organization facilitates is always changing.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , $200/mo for housing , Stipend , Health Coverage* .

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Community Outreach , Tribal .

Skills :

Fund raising/Grant Writing , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Business/Entrepreneur .