Join Our Team!
First Alaskans Institute (FAI) is a supportive working environment that promotes and uplifts our Indigeneity. Our dedicated team is committed to addressing Alaska Native priorities and advocacy, social justice and racial equity issues that impact our Native community and Alaska, intergenerational trauma and healing, and strengthening our relationships, ways of life, ways of knowing, cultures, and languages.
Here at FAI, we know that we are responsible for carrying more than 10,000+ years of ancestral knowledge into the future. With rigor, humor, resilience, healing, vigilance, and love, we seek to practice this in all we do in the world around us, and we are looking for the right person to help us advance our important statewide work with and for our Alaska Native peoples and communities.
FAI offers the option of some of our positions working outside of Anchorage but still in the state of Alaska. Please refer to each job description to learn which positions are available for remote work.
Current Openings
Indigenous Leadership Continuum Coordinator
Location: Anchorage, AK (Hybrid) | Employment Type: Full-Time | Compensation: $65,000–$75,000 annually
The Indigenous Leadership Continuum (ILC) Coordinator supports the implementation of FAI's leadership development programs by working closely with the ILC Director. This role helps coordinate key programs, including internships, fellowships, and the Elders & Youth Conference, ensuring participants, presenters, and partners feel welcomed, supported, and prepared to fully engage.
The ILC Coordinator is highly organized, community-minded, and relationship-oriented, with strong follow-through and a deep commitment to Alaska Native peoples, cultures, and ways of knowing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate day-to-day operations of ILC programs and activities
- Support communications with applicants, participants, alumni, and community partners
- Assist with planning and hosting leadership programs, gatherings, and conferences
- Coordinate logistics such as schedules, materials, travel, and event support
- Provide administrative and programmatic support to ensure smooth implementation of ILC efforts
Who Should Apply:
This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys relationship-building, detailed coordination work, and supporting leadership development grounded in Indigenous values.
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Civic Engagement Coordinator
Location: Anchorage, AK (Hybrid) | Employment Type: Full-Time | Compensation: $65,000–$75,000 annually
The Civic Engagement Coordinator supports the work of the Alaska Native Policy Center by coordinating and assisting with policy analysis, advocacy, and community engagement initiatives. This role works alongside Alaska Native leaders and advocates to help organize policy projects, manage resources, and engage stakeholders across a range of policy issues affecting Alaska Native communities.
Serving as a dependable ally and facilitator, the Civic Engagement Coordinator helps create pathways for community voices to inform decision-making and supports efforts that advance regional and village priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and track policy projects, timelines, and documentation
- Conduct policy research and analysis on legislation, regulations, and administrative actions
- Support civic engagement and advocacy efforts related to elections and policy issues
- Assist with outreach and engagement with tribal organizations, Native corporations, agencies, and partners
- Help plan and coordinate policy-related events, forums, meetings, and travel logistics
- Support Elders & Youth Conference activities and the Elders & Youth resolution process
Who Should Apply:
This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational and research skills, an understanding of Alaska Native policy issues, and a commitment to supporting community-driven advocacy and engagement.
