Director of Government Relations

Hiring Range $144,393.60 to $197,329.60

Pay Range $144,393.60 to $223,787.20

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Director of Government Relations is responsible for directing the day-to-day performance and operation of intergovernmental affairs functions. The Director of Government Relations is responsible for developing and implementing coordinated advocacy strategies that impact SCF and for planning, developing, maintaining, and promoting effective relationships with local, state, Tribal and federal branches of government, elected and appointed officials, and community groups. The Director of Government Relations may represent SCF before government policymakers and supports the policy and advocacy interests of SCF in service to SCF’s mission and vision.

Qualifications:

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

1. Master’s Degree in Political Science, Economics, Public Affairs, Political Communications, Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Rural Development, Social Services, or relevant field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, public affairs, business management, healthcare administration, public administration, rural development, social services, or a relevant field.

Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Employment

Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in hiring, contracting, and training.

Employee Health Requirements:

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of SCF employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs designated as a Health Care Personnel (HCP) position, requires that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.

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