Program Manager -Eagle River, AK

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

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 Alaska’s communities now and forever. To learn more about us visit our website: alaskacf.org.

ABOUT THE AFFILIATE PROGRAM

The Chugiak Eagle River Foundation (CERF) is a local, geographic-based community foundation in Alaska operating under the umbrella of The Alaska Community Foundation as an affiliate. To learn more about the Affiliate program, visit our website:  www.alaskacf.org/affiliates/

Position 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 October 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 Board’s 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 foundation’s 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

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

COMPENSATION

This position pays $27.51 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 https://alaskacf.bamboohr.com/careers/26. Please send any questions to the Director of Affiliates, Carmen Davis, at affiliate@alaskacf.org. Please add CERF Program Manager in 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

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. The physical, sensory, and environmental requirements described here represent the general nature of the role and are not intended to exclude individuals who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 

This role may involve a combination of desk-based and active work in a professional office or field environment. The position requires the ability to effectively engage in communication, operate standard office technology or job-related equipment, and perform the core responsibilities of the role. 

Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.