Doyon, Limited's mission is to continually enhance our position as a financially strong Native corporation to promote the economic and social well-being of our 20,000+ shareholders. We provide exceptional career opportunities for individuals who value professionalism, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. We understand the importance of treating our employees well and the impact motivated employees have in helping us succeed in our vision to be the leader in all we do.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE

Doyon, Limited offers a highly competitive benefits package that make up a significant portion of an employee's total compensation. Eligible employees may participate in the following benefits (these details are for informational purposes only and are subject to any policy or plan changes)

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HAS)
Life insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) Plan & Employer Match
Profit sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Vice President of External Affairs, the Government and Rural Affairs Coordinator will initiate, cultivate, and manage external relationships within the Doyon region and government stakeholder groups. This position will develop, implement and administer programs and activities related to community and village outreach and Doyon's governmental affairs functions. The Government and Rural Affairs Coordinator will coordinate efforts and initiatives across Doyon, Limited (DL), including but not limited to, lands and resources, shareholder relations and records, community relations, and other general shareholder outreach programs.

COORDINATOR I - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Government Relations

- Responsible for researching, writing, and reporting on state and federal policies and regulations that could impact Doyon
- Research and monitor new policies and regulations that directly relate to ANC's
- Assist in the preparation of clear, concise, and competent correspondence, reports, PowerPoint presentations, promotional and educational materials
- Responsible for gathering documents and data for current projects
- Provide written and verbal information, including documentation, reports, and correspondence
- Draft, proofread, print letters and memos, and provide administrative support

Village Outreach

- Maintain ongoing communication with village corporations, tribes, various organizations, and constituency groups within the Doyon region
- Provide and facilitate staff, community, and village outreach efforts
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate community events, training, and outreach activities
- Take meetings notes, minutes, and transcriptions
- Represent Doyon at community meetings involving local, tribal, federal, and state government issues
- Other duties as assigned

COORDINATOR II - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Government Relations

- Manage the Get Out the Native Vote (GOTNV) voter participation initiative and supervise GOTNV intern
- Represent Doyon at community meetings involving local, tribal, federal, and state government issues
- Research and keep management informed of pending legislative issues and government developments of strategic concern to Doyon
- Assist with reviewing, monitoring, and analyzing legislative issues and prepare materials to brief Doyon Senior Management and Doyon subsidiary management

Village Outreach

- Work with local and regional groups concerning Doyon's involvement in community conversations, efforts, and related activities
- Assist with Doyon's strategies for external relations, public information, and community relations
- Develop and conduct presentations, newsletter articles, and conduct webinars, and other training on identified best practices related to the implementation of ANCSA
- Serve as the liaison between Doyon and village leadership, tribal officials, and city officials by cultivating and maintaining strong and constructive relationships
- Other duties as assigned

COORDINATOR III - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Government Relations

- Develop recommendations and prepare materials to brief the Doyon Senior Management team; provide documentation and recommendations on policy positions
- Serve as the liaison between Doyon and government officials by cultivating and maintaining strong and constructive relationships
- Responsible for reviewing, monitoring, analyzing legislative issues, and preparing materials to brief the Doyon Senior Management and Doyon subsidiary management
- Develop and maintain relationships with key federal, state, and local officials
- Provide input into Doyon's strategies for external relations, governmental relations, media, advertising, marketing, public information, and community relations

Village Outreach

- Develop, implement and deploy external communication strategies and administer programs that effectively describe and promote Doyon initiatives that support village corporations and communities in the Doyon region
- Maintain ongoing communication with village corporations, tribes, various organizations, and constituency groups within the Doyon region
- Develop, implement and deploy external communications programs that effectively describe and promote the implementation of the Alaska Native Land Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA)
- Develop, implement and deploy communication plans, tailoring messages for village corporations and communities within the Doyon region, ensuring consistency of messages
- Other duties as assigned

DOYON LIMITED CORE COMPETENCIES

Commitment to Excellence – Takes a proactive approach to identify a plan of action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
Corporate Values- Understand, embrace, and integrate Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
Customer Service – Identify and respond to current and future stakeholders' needs by providing excellent service.
Safety and Security – Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
Teamwork – Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside and outside the organization.

JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Attention to Detail- Ensures one's own and other's work and information are complete and accurate.
Communication Skills- Listens, writes, speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers and others.
Creative Thinking- Creates something new or original; explores ideas; generates possibilities, looks for many right answers rather than just one; generates new ideas by combining, changing, or reapplying existing ideas.
Customer Service- Identifies and responds to current and future needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers, clients and stakeholders.
Independence – Works with minimal supervision.
Networking- Establishes, maintains and utilizes a broad network of contacts (e.g., in a specific industry, in government, and the community) to monitor public and internal issues that affect our business.
Planning and Organizing- Systematically develops plans, prioritizes, organizes and manages resources in order to accomplish business goals within a specific time period.
Problem Solving- Anticipates and identifies problems, distinguishes between symptoms and causes, and determines alternative solutions involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity and risk.
Project Management- Plans, organizes, and manages resources to bring about the successful completion of specific projects.
Research Skills - Searches, finds, and evaluates information sources.

COORDINATOR I

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Public Policy, or related field; may substitute a combination of post-secondary equivalent and related experience on a year-for-year basis
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher
- Strong communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of Doyon's business interests
- Knowledge of current and emerging policy issues affecting Doyon
- Knowledge of ANCSA is strongly preferred

COORDINATOR II

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Public Policy, or related field; may substitute a combination of post-secondary equivalent and related experience on a year-for-year basis
- Minimum four (4) years of federal or state legislative experience, corporate communications experience, lands and resources experience, or community relations experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher
- Excellent communication skills; demonstrated familiarity and experience in building rapport with Doyon villages residents and leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of Doyon's business interests
- Knowledge of current and emerging policy issues affecting Doyon
- Knowledge of ANCSA is strongly preferred
- Notary in the State of Alaska
- Supervisory experience

COORDINATOR III

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Public Policy, or related field required (may substitute a comparable combination of post-secondary equivalent and extensive related experience on a year-for-year basis)
- A minimum of five (5) years of federal or state legislative or related experience
- Demonstrated professional success in working independently, displaying strong initiative, building positive and constructive professional relationships, and displaying a diplomatic nature when faced with potential conflict

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- An advanced degree in Business Management, Public Policy, or a related field
- Knowledge of Doyon's business interests
- Knowledge of current and emerging policy issues affecting Doyon
- Notary in the State of Alaska
- Supervisory experience

WORKING ENVIRONMENT The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities, and abilities. There will be extensive overnight travel to villages in the Doyon region; travel may be on short notice.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying items weighing less than forty pounds—[Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions].

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Doyon's business philosophy and practice is to provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities according to applicable state and federal laws.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

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