Board Liaison

BOARD LIAISON

Reports to: Executive Liaison Officer
Status: Regular, Full-time, Non-exempt
Location: Anchorage, AK

JOB SUMMARY: Provide high-level support to the Board of Directors, performing a wide variety of skilled, confidential, and administrative tasks.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Champion Aleut Values: accountability, transparency, and rigor.
  
• Assist with and prepare reports and presentations for the Board by researching, collecting, and analyzing information.
• Assist in planning and scheduling meetings, teleconferences, and conferences.
• In collaboration with the General Counsel, maintain official corporate records and documents, including confidential and sensitive corporate, Board, financial, and personnel information.
• Coordinate travel and lodging arrangements for the Board and its committees.
• Handle scheduling, preparation, materials, files, and logistics for Board and committee meetings.
• Assist the General Counsel in preparing and maintaining accurate and compliant corporate notices, agendas, minutes, memorandums, and resolutions for the Board and its committees.
• Attend Board and committee meetings and prepare accurate notes and records of these meetings.
• Manage, maintain, and update materials on the Board portal including board and committee packets, resources, and calendars.
• Track Board expenses and participate in the development of the annual Board budget.
• Responsible for Board expense report reconciliations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to make decisions, solve problems, and take initiative to improve processes and procedures.
• Ability to work extended hours.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Embrace the values of Aleut including honesty, integrity, accountability, respect, and perseverance.
• Excellent people skills with the ability to collaborate with the executive team, the Board, managers, co-workers, and outside contacts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills utilizing proper grammar, spelling, editing, and proofreading.
• High level of organization with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Knowledge of Aleut, its subsidiaries, non-profits, and resources within the region.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality, integrity, and tact in dealing with sensitive matters.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy with attention to detail.
• Possess and demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Possess strong analytical skills to review, evaluate, and synthesize information.
• Proficient in Adobe and MS Office Programs including Excel, Word, Power Point, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Reliable, self-motivated, focused, positive attitude, flexible, and proactive.
• Skilled in utilizing Robert Rules of Order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

BENEFITS

• 401K - Employer matching up to 4%.
• Paid Holidays (13/year).
• Paid Time Off (accrued bi-weekly, starts at 6.20 hrs per pay period/20 days a year).
• 100% Employer paid Dental/Vision for employees and their qualified dependents.
• 100% Paid Employee Life Insurance / Disability.
• Potential for Annual Incentive.
• Advance your career with exclusive tuition benefits—Aleut employees and subsidiaries enjoy in-state tuition rates plus a 10% discount on University of Alaska Fairbanks online courses and certifications.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

The Aleut Corporation (“Aleut”) is committed to providing employment and development opportunities for our shareholders and descendants. Aleut shall make employment selections first based on qualifications for the position. Preference shall then be given to eligible and qualified Aleut shareholders and descendants in accordance with the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, 43 U.S.C. § 1601 et seq., and other applicable laws.

Aleut is an equal opportunity employer. Aleut shall select, train, and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant work factors such as work quality, attitude, education, and experience, so as not to discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, age, status as a disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Vietnam veteran, and all other eligible veterans, or other classifications protected by applicable law.

Behaviors

Preferred

• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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