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Job Opening: Administrative Assistant, TKC Anchorage Office
Position: Part-Time Administrative Assistant, Anchorage
Department: Outreach
Reports To: Outreach & Foundations Director
General Function
Provide general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. Will be responsible for supporting Administration and Shareholder Outreach Departments as well as Education Foundations. Position will assist with special administrative projects, create and organize memos, reports, and other documents.
Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)
General Office
- Assist with other related clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing, collating and typing.
- Communicate with co-workers, management, Shareholders and others in a courteous and professional manner.
- · Abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
- Administration filing.
- Assist with organizing corporate records.
- Assist as needed with KEF & DGKEF administration.
- Other duties as assigned.
Outreach
- BoardPaq support assistance.
- Assist with coordination for TKC community and Tribe outreach.
Skills/Abilities
- Possession of strong organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
- Individual must be detailed orientated in filing, typing, etc.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
- Punctual.
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).
- Able to multi-task.
- Professional appearance, business casual.
Required Education and Experience
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
This company, its subsidiaries, and joint ventures will provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation, protected veterans status, or sexual orientation. All selection, hiring, and promotion decisions will be based on valid job-related requirements consistent with performance of the essential functions of the position. This policy is in keeping with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1988, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Assistance Acts, as amended, and other applicable federal and state laws.
Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given qualified to the Corporation’s Shareholders, Alaska Natives and American Indians in all phases of employment.
Sam Boyle Named The Kuskokwim Corporation’s Interim President & CEO
“We are confident TKC will continue to thrive and grow under his leadership”
Anchorage, Alaska– The Kuskokwim Corporation (TKC) Board of Directors appointed Sam Boyle to serve as TKC’s Interim President and CEO on February 1, 2019. He previously served as: TKC’s Chief Operating Officer since March 2014, as TKC subsidiary Tumeq’s CEO since its creation in January 2010 and as CEO of TKC Aerospace beginning in 2005.
Sam has played an instrumental role in helping TKC grow and his 14-year history of serving TKC in various executive positions will ensure Maver Carey’s legacy is sustained until the Board of Directors selects a new President and CEO.
“Sam has done a very good job running our subsidiary companies in the Lower 48,” said TKC Board Chairman Dunia Morgan. “Our Board knows he is up to the task of also overseeing our Corporation’s Alaska operations. We are confident TKC will continue to thrive and grow under his leadership.”
Sam grew up in Oklahoma and served in both the Marine Corps and Air Force. He was stationed at Eielson AFB for four years in the early 1980’s. After his service, he received a degree in business, built a management consulting company and then co-founded an Internet company. He joined TKC in 2005 as the founder of TKC Aerospace. Sam has been married to Cheryl for almost 30 years and they have four children. Their home is near Charleston, SC.
Day-to-day Alaska operations for TKC will be managed by TKC Vice President and Chief of Staff Andrea Gusty. All Shareholder services will continue to be performed by the Anchorage and Aniak based staff.
“We have an incredible team in Alaska that works hard everyday for TKC’s more than 4,000 Shareholders,” said Interim President and CEO Sam Boyle. “We have exciting projects coming in 2019 and I look forward to working closely with them to cut path to a better future for all Shareholders of The Kuskokwim Corporation.”
The Kuskokwim Corporation serves the Middle Kuskokwim Region in Western Alaska, and was formed on April 25, 1977, under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, to represent the merged Alaska Native Village Corporations of Aniak, Limited, Chuathbaluk Company, Georgetown, Inc., Kipchaughpuk, Limited, Lower Kalskag, Inc., Napaimute, Limited, Red Devil, Inc., Sleetmute, Limited, Stony River, Inc., and Upper Kalskag, Inc.
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Maver Carey Retires as The Kuskokwim Corporation’s President & CEO
A “heartfelt thanks to Maver for her over 24 years of dedicated service”
Anchorage, Alaska– The Kuskokwim Corporation (TKC) Board of Directors and Maver Carey announce that Mrs. Carey is retiring from her position as President and CEO of TKC effective February 1, 2019, to focus on her family and new opportunities.
“Maver grew TKC from a small Alaska Native Village Corporation into one of Alaska’s Top 49 Businesses. The entire TKC Board gives its heartfelt thanks to Maver for her over 24 years of dedicated service for TKC’s nearly 4,000 shareholders,” said Board Chair Dunia Morgan.
Mrs. Carey stated, “I’m excited to start this new chapter, and am grateful to the TKC Board for the opportunity to serve as TKC’s CEO, to work on behalf of TKC’s shareholders.”
The Kuskokwim Corporation serves the Middle Kuskokwim Region in Western Alaska, and was formed on April 25, 1977, under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, to represent the merged Alaska Native Village Corporations of Aniak, Limited, Chuathbaluk Company, Georgetown, Inc., Kipchaughpuk, Limited, Lower Kalskag, Inc., Napaimute, Limited, Red Devil, Inc., Sleetmute, Limited, Stony River, Inc., and Upper Kalskag, Inc.
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2018 TKC Summer Internship Program
The Kuskokwim Corporation (TKC) is pleased to announce the 2018 Summer Internship Program. Through this program, current college students or 2018 graduates will be able to apply for full-time summer internships within The Kuskokwim Corporation, TKC subsidiaries or TKC partner host sites. Typically the internship positions begin mid- May through July, although individual preferences of the intern and host site will be considered and reasonable accommodations will be made. Internships are available for both undergraduate and graduate students and all positions are paid.
Interested individuals should contact Keja Whiteman, TKC Policy & Outreach Director, at (907) 771-8205 or via email knw@kuskokwim.com for guidelines and internship application.
Find the Application here: 2018 COLLEGE SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM
Internships sites to include (subject to change):
| TKC Internship Placement: | Internship focus: |
| Suulutaaq or Holitna – California | Construction management |
| Precision Heli Support – Arizona | Aviation, trade-school or business/ accounting/finance |
| Precision Aviation – South Carolina | Aviation, trade-school or business/ accounting/finance |
The priority application deadline is Friday April 6, 2018 at 5pm, applications received after the priority deadline may not be considered.
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Wildland Firefighting Training Opportunity for TKC Shareholders
The Kuskokwim Corporation (TKC) is partnering with the Alaska Division of Forestry for an Advanced Wildland Firefighter Academy in McGrath, Alaska from May 14-31, 2018. Students will be provided with meals, lodging or camping, fire supplies and equipment. Students will receive qualification cards “red cards” for several wildland firefighting positions and may find employment opportunities with firefighter crews.
TKC will provide transportation to McGrath and back home for Shareholders from Aniak, Kalskag, Lower Kalskag or Sleetmute – that are accepted into the Advanced Wildland Firefighter Academy.
Academy graduates may find employment on Type 2 Emergency Firefighter Crews in higher level positions such as Squad Boss and Helicopter Crewmember, as short-term temporary seasonal positions, and as permanent seasonal employees for positions such as Wildland Fire Resource Technician, Wildland Fire Dispatcher, and Office Assistant to name but a few. The Division of Forestry IA Type 2 Crews (White Mountain and Gannett Glacier) and Type I Hot Shot Crew (Pioneer Peak) may have job openings as well. Job postings may be found at: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/.
March 15, 2018 is the deadline for all student applications.
The academy is designed to increase the level of knowledge and skills for entry level firefighters. The course includes training in the use of portable pumps and water, chainsaws, air operations, basic land navigation, leadership, and safety. Students will receive Red Card certifications for Firefighter Type 1-Trainee (Squad Boss), Helicopter Crewmember-Trainee, and Basic Faller-Trainee. Students will have the opportunity to initiate task books and work on certification in these positions. Employment opportunities may be available as short-term employees and as Emergency Firefighters for the coming fire season.
Target Audience:
- Type 2 crew members, single resource EFF, WFRTI/II
Prerequisites:
- Qualified as a Wildland Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
- Satisfactory completion of all pre-course work
- Have the ability to pass an arduous fitness test
- Be sponsored by a Division of Forestry Area Office
- Submit an application to the sponsoring Division of Forestry Area Office
Average pay for firefighters, as paid by the Division of Forestry, are categorized as follows:
- Firefighter Type 2 (Basic Firefighter/Crewmember)- $14.99/hr. – Overtime – $22.48/hr.
- Firefighter Type 1 (Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss) – $16.46/hr. – Overtime – $24.69/hr.
- Crew Boss (Leads a 16-20-person crew) – $19.77 /hr. – Overtime – $29.65/hr.
- Helicopter Crewmember – $16.46/hr. – Overtime – $24.69/hr.
After 40 hours of work per week wages are paid at time and a half. Our federal cooperators pay a similar rate.
The Advanced Wildland Firefighter Academy will include:
- Training for 30 students
- Cost of all instructors, student supervisors (Crew Bosses/Coaches)
- Meals, lodging, bath house, camping or agency provided housing if available
- Student supplies and equipment (personal protective equipment, fire pumps, saws, maps, GPS, and other items needed for field and class room learning)
- Helicopter, pump, and chain saw field exercises
- Networking opportunities with other wildland fire professionals
- Career opportunities
- Leadership experience
- Graduation ceremony
- Opportunity to showcase their success (Alaska media coverage)
- Mentorship for students attending the academy to assist them with locating and identifying future firefighter jobs
Attending the academy is a privilege and applicants are chosen by their sponsoring fire suppression agency. These are students with the potential to move on to permanent employment or further their education in firefighting.
Please contact the following individuals for more information or to complete an application:
Carrie Hale, DOF Training Specialist
(907) 822-3305
Cindy Forrest-Elkins, DOF State Training Coordinator
(907) 269-8441
Norm McDonald, Fire Management Officer
(907) 761-6302.
