SHI - Education Program Manager - Baby Raven Reads

SHI - Education Program Manager - Baby Raven Reads

The primary objective of this position is to provide oversight and management, including coordination and implementation of Baby Raven Reads programming, administered through the Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) Education Department. The role reports directly to the Assistant Education Director and requires independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workloads while recommending changes to program practices or procedures.

• Outreach and engagement with stakeholders, project partners, and participants, communicating diplomatically with a diverse regional audience.
• Overall project management of the Baby Raven Reads Program.
• Supervise project staff, including a Project Coordinator, Curriculum Specialist, and Project Assistant.
• Manage the program budget to meet established goals.
• Ensure program objectives and outcomes are met, completing all required reporting.
• Complete required training and certifications for the supervisor and supervises.
• Act as liaison with other departments and external agencies to support the program.
• Work independently and as part of a team on special projects, including planning and coordinating presentations and information dissemination.
• Schedule and organize complex activities such as meetings, travel, conferences, and parent/student reading nights related to the program.
• Develop and maintain program documents, manuals, forms, and resource materials.
• Coordinate and implement program activities such as early literacy kits and the 4 Readings + Play kits.
• Assist in executing contracts for partnerships, early childhood staff training, and other contracted services.
• Support the Early Education Committee in co‑designing program toolkits and related materials.
• Submissi mion of grant reporting documents and other required reports to Education Director, SHI Board of Trustees, and Management.
• Maintain financial oversight to ensure compliance with grant requirements and timely, within‑budget expenditure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High level of verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and planning skills for project and program coordination.
• Technical capability in using charts, tables, graphs, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Knowledge of Southeast Alaska Native culture and languages.

This position will have several direct reports.

The role is performed at SHI offices and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Regular verbal communication, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, climbing, and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

This is a full‑time benefited position. SHI employees work during regular business hours (8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday‑Friday) with the possibility of up to or over 45 hours per week or additional time as needed.

Annual travel to each served community to meet with local liaisons, families, children enrolled in Raven Reads programming, and staff at local tribal governments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or another field.
• Four years of experience in project management and program coordination.

Review the benefits associated with this position:

Sealaska, established in 1972, is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Its 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people. Sealaska Heritage Institute is an affiliate of Sealaska dedicated to economic prosperity and environmental protection.

Sealaska Heritage Institute is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally‑recognized Indian Tribe.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Project Management and Information Technology.