This position is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and directing the activities of all departments under the supervisory control of the Traditional Council and for rendering direct assistance the Council in the successful administration of all areas of Native Village of Barrow’s operations. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the Director’s time will be utilized for Economic Development which will create effective working relationships with elected, administrative and program officials to ensure cooperation and efficient operation of organizational units. Work requires the exercise of mature judgment and the application of management techniques and practices in a wide variety of administrative and related areas. Work is performed with wide latitude for independent judgment and action is reviewed by the Council through monthly meetings, reports and the effective and efficient administration of Native Village of Barrow.

Seventy-five percent (75%) of the Executive Director’s time is to administer the preparation and development of 104A planning grants and other grants and contracts that the Council may determine should be sought through the Federal Government.

Provides high quality early care and learning experiences for young children. Assist in planning a developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for young children which follows the standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

The Workforce Specialist is responsible for processing all client applications as well as any correspondence with all clients to ensure all applications are complete for all programs within the Workforce Department. Also, to provide administrative support to the director of Workforce.