Job description

General Functions
The Community Engagement Coordinator position is part of Cook Inlet Housing Authority’s (CIHA) growing Community Development team. This position has primary oversight of The Nave, a community art and cultural space, including coordinating space use, leasing artist studios, developing and tracking outcomes, and collaborating with the team to ensure sustainable operations. This position will also represent CIHA at local community events and functions and support other department-led projects and initiatives externally. Ensures internal compliance with policies and procedures. The position provides support for the community development team, including project documentation, budget creation/management, contract management, and grant reporting.

Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)

• Represent CIHA in a positive and professional manner in a variety of settings while maintaining professional and supportive relationships with CIHA tenants, staff, volunteers, partners, and members of the public.
• Provide operational oversight for Nave space use and events, including:

o Managing bookings
o Tracking invoicing and payments
o Developing and tracking The Nave budget
o Developing user agreements
o Tracking user insurance
o Contract management
o Coordinating tours
o Managing volunteers

• Coordinate CIHA’s internal use of the space for administrative and resident engagement needs.
• Oversee and execute external marketing and communications for the Nave space, including social media and web site.
• Manage overall Nave facility, including coordinating necessary maintenance and repair needs and ensuring that building safety protocols are followed.
• Coordinate and maintain artist studio rentals, including initial leasing, ongoing tenant issues, and engagement with partner artists.
• In collaboration with the Community Development team, plan and implement CIHA sponsored events, programs, and projects, such as Art Camp and Artists-in-Residence.
• Develop systems to track and report community engagement data.
• Collaborate with internal team on documentation, communication, and compliance.
• Create and manage annual Nave and special project budgets, procurement, and tracking of revenue and expenses.
• Provide support for community related special projects and initiatives, including executing and managing contracts, engaging residents, managing, and attending internal and external community events as needed.
• Build local partnerships with community stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support for other department-led projects and initiatives.
• Attend meetings or trainings as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to adapt quickly, multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple activities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all levels of staff, management, outside agencies, partners, and the public.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, including the ability to speak publically in front of large groups and events.
• Demonstrated ability to build new relationships and work with community partners and volunteers.
• Ability to work productively in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to work independently and maintain productivity with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge and understanding of contracts, budgets, and grant management.
• Advanced computer skills and strong knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite,
• Experience with website management, customer relationship management software, databases, and document layout design a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule including some evening and weekend hours.

Education and Experience

• Two years previous experience or coursework in management, venue management, arts administration, program development, volunteer coordination, event planning, social services, community development, planning or related area; demonstrated proficiency preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, planning, or other area related to community development, marketing, housing, or event management; work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license.

Please attach a cover letter with your resume to be considered for this position.

Cook Inlet Housing Authority provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Employment preference is given to eligible and qualified Alaska Native or American Indian candidates to the extent required or permitted by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,000.00 - $81,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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