Program Manager- Eagle River

The Alaska Community Foundation

Job Location:

Eagle River, AK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position title: Program Manager

Works With: CHUGIAK EAGLE RIVER Foundation

Reports to: Director of Affiliates at The Alaska Community Foundation

Position type: Part-time AVERAGE 5-10 HOURS PER WEEK/25 HOURS per month non-exempt

**Must be located in the Chugiak/Eagle River area!

About us

The Alaska Community Foundation (the Foundation) is a statewide nonprofit public foundation with a mission of inspiring the spirit of giving and connecting people organizations and causes to strengthen Alaskas communities now and forever. To learn more about us visit our website: .

ABOUT THE AFFILIATE PROGRAM

The Chugiak Eagle River Foundation (CERF) is a local geographic-based community foundation in Alaska which will soon be operating under the umbrella of The Alaska Community Foundation as an affiliate. To learn more about the Affiliate program visit our website: Summary

The Program Manager resides within the Chugiak Eagle River geographic area and works with the Chugiak Eagle River Foundation by providing administrative and strategic support to its Advisory Board. This position works on projects including operations marketing and communications events and strategic initiatives. This position works from home and a work laptop is provided. This is a part-time position averaging 5-10 hours per week/25hours per month and up to 300 hours annually. This position is available starting in January 2026.

YOUR IMPACT

Provide support for the CERF Advisory Board by coordinating the annual operations planning and monthly meetings (scheduling drafting agendas writing meeting minutes etc.).
Partner with the CERF Advisory Board in the planning and execution of local events (scheduling location invitation catering etc.).
Support CERF Advisory Boards donor relations and stewardship activities and initiatives.
Create marketing and communications materials to support the CERF needs (newsletters thank you cards PowerPoint presentations printing photo catalogue etc.).
Manage the CERF website and social media platforms.
Support the CERF annual grant and scholarship program activities including the foundations evaluation process assisting applicants with support and reviewing grant reports.
Serve as a liaison between ACF and CERF
Participate in convenings and other training opportunities provided by the Foundation including monthly Program Manager meetings.

WHAT YOU BRING

Your passion for Chugiak Eagle River and the surrounding communities its people and their interests.
Your integrity good judgement and professionalism.
Your strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Your excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Your talent for working independently and taking initiative when appropriate.
Your ability and eagerness to work as part of the Alaska Community Foundation team.

Position Qualifications

A minimum of two (2) years of administrative or organizational support experience.
Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office products (Outlook PowerPoint Excel Word SharePoint OneDrive etc.) and experience with WordPress and Canva.
Experience creating and writing marketing and communications materials.
Knowledge of or experience in managing social media and websites.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Knowledge of or experience in the nonprofit and/or foundation field is a plus.

COMPENSATION

This position pays $25 per hour.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The Program Manager position for the Chugiak Eagle River Foundation is open until filled.

Please include a cover letter resume and three professional references.

Applications must be submitted at Please send any questions to the Director of Affiliates Carmen Davis at . Please addCERF Program Managerin the subject line of your email.

The Alaska Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse pool of applicants.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required sometimes for extended periods to stand or sit. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones multi-function machines and filing cabinets. The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs; use hands to type finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; balance stoop kneel or crouch; and get in and out of vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move small or large objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Required Experience:

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Position title: Program ManagerWorks With: CHUGIAK EAGLE RIVER FoundationReports to: Director of Affiliates at The Alaska Community FoundationPosition type: Part-time AVERAGE 5-10 HOURS PER WEEK/25 HOURS per month non-exempt**Must be located in the Chugiak/Eagle River area!About usThe Alaska Communi...