The Executive Assistant provides high-level support to the Tribal Administrator, staff, and Councilboth in person and through written communication. This positions objective is to support the TribalAdministrator and Council to govern the tribe effectively by ensuring the timely and efficientcompletion of all assigned administrative tasks and overseeing office management. Effectivecommunication, attention to detail, and recordkeeping are essential to this role.

This is a permanent full-time, non-exempt position. The Executive Assistant is directly supervisedby the Tribal Administrator and supervises the Office Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as the liaison to the Tribal Council through effective communication;
Communicate directly and on behalf of the Tribal Administrator, with Council Members, donors, staff, and others on matters related to the Administrators programmatic initiatives;
Researches, prioritizes and follows up on incoming issues and concerns, including those of asensitive or confidential nature;
Provides regular Council support including but not limited to arranging, securing meetingsupplies, drafting agendas, compiling meeting packets, taking official minutes, and meeting followup;
Maintain all governmental documents providing they get signed, distributed, and filedaccordingly;
Prepare complete draft minutes within seven days of Council meetings;
Distribute official meeting packet materials and agenda to the Tribal Council no less than sevendays of scheduled meetings;
Maintain accurate calendar of events for the Tribal Administrator and Council and provideupcoming meeting reminders;
Organizes and coordinates outreach and external relations efforts;
Coordinate the planning and logistics of the Annual Meeting and Elections;
Successfully complete critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, includingdrafting resolutions, acknowledgment letters, personal correspondence and other tasks as may beassigned that facilitate the Tribal Administrators ability to effectively lead the organization;
Assist with the on-boarding of new employees by preparing new hire packets and training newemployees on office systems;
Accompany the Tribal Administrator in meetings and interviews as requested and represent theTribal Administrator by attending meetings in their absence;
Coordinate the operations staff to ensure office runs smoothly;
Assists Grant Manager as needed;
Assist in completion of special projects as assigned by the Tribal Administrator;
Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters;
Other duties may be assigned;

DIG Afognak
All NVA employees assist with the logistics of the Annual Dig Afognak Camps & Fundraiser, which may include coordination meetings, driving campers and purchasing supplies, arranging travel for guests, and other duties.

Qualifications
Work experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar role is preferred
Team oriented with the ability to work independently
Sensitive to community cultural values and knowledgeable of the Alutiiq community
Willing to travel for training opportunities to maintain professional and technical knowledge
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is required.
Database experience is desired
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Work well under pressure to meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines
Must pass criminal background check

Preference is given to qualified NVA Tribal Member or descendant

Native Village of Afognak is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is extended to qualifiedAmerican Indian/Alaska Native individuals for appointments to all positions on the staff (PublicLaw 93- 638 Indian Self-Determination And Education Assistance Act, Indian Preference Act And TheCivil Rights Act, 1968)