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About AIJ
The Alaska Institute for Justice is a non-profit organization headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. Our mission is to protect the human rights of Alaskans. The Alaska Institute for Justice includes three programs: Alaska Immigration Justice Project dedicated to providing legal representation to Alaska’s immigrant and refugee communities; Language Interpreter Center dedicated to training bilingual Alaskans to work as interpreters and provide an interpreter referral service; and Social and Climate Justice Research and Policy Institute focused on social and climate justice issues. As an agency we are committed to equity and justice and fostering a team work environment.
About the Social and Climate Justice Research and Policy Institute
The Research and Policy Institute includes a small team of people dedicated to social and climate justice to inform public policy at the local, national and international level.
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Climate Justice Program Assistant
About the Position
This position is within the Alaska Climate Justice Program and will work closely with the entire Program team, but will report directly to and work most closely with the Program Director. The successful candidate plays a critical role to help coordinate AIJ’s work to forge meaningful relationships with Alaska Native communities and advocate for climate justice. The successful candidate will help coordinate the administrative work of a small team of AIJ staff working with Tribal communities to elevate Alaska Native voices and priorities. The Climate Justice Program involves community-based environmental monitoring of permafrost thaw, erosion, and flooding, climate justice policy advocacy, communicating and elevating Indigenous voices, and connecting Tribal communities with government resources and funding. This is an excellent role for a person who is passionate about justice, equity, and decolonizing the systems that are responsible for climate change and disproportionate effects in remote Alaska. Work responsibilities include:
- Coordinating culturally-appropriate community meetings, workshops, trainings, and other events with partnering Alaska Native communities and other entities. This aspect of the position will include coordinating event logistics and arranging travel with an external travel agent as well as gathering, compiling, storing, and communicating travel needs/itinerary requests.
- Communicating within the team to set meetings and meeting agendas, taking and sharing meeting notes, and communicating with Tribal partners, other partner organizations, and state and federal government representatives.
- Communicating to the public via website updates, newsletters, social media, and reports; sometimes in partnership with external contracted agencies.
- Tracking and managing invoices, payments, receipts, and grant reports and required for program grant funding.
- Conducting research and assisting with writing, editing, and formatting reports.
- Producing visually attractive project information and summaries. Developing presentations with Alaska Native communities to document environmental change and climate adaptation work.
- Social media launch and coordination, liaising between the Climate Justice Program team and the AIJ Communications Director.
- Other administrative, mailing, research, and coordination duties as assigned.
Position Required Qualifications
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in communications, ethnic studies, environmental studies, or other related subjects. Equivalent combination of education and/or working experience will be considered, including experience working with Alaska Native communities.
- Cultural competency, experience, and/or understanding of Alaska Native cultures, traditions, tribal governments, and issues.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and some familiarity with social media.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Able to work independently, collaboratively and creatively to find solutions to challenges.
- Highly organized, attentive to detail, and results-oriented.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality for sensitive information.
Salary: $50,000-$60,000 with a generous benefits package. The Alaska Institute for Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position open until filled.
To apply submit a cover letter referencing this position and the applicant’s philosophy about climate justice and Alaska Native tribal sovereignty, a resume, a writing sample and the names and contact numbers for three professional-related references electronically to:
Robin Bronen
Executive Director
Alaska Institute for Justice
Development and Communications Director
About this Position: This is a full-time exempt position based in Anchorage, Alaska. The Development and Communications Director will work to advance AIJ’s mission and help generate resources to support the agency’s programs and financial goals by developing and implementing internal and external agency communications, fundraising, donor stewardship, marketing and public relations strategies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Personal: The individual for this position must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, self-confidence and be able to champion AIJ’s mission and programs to diverse audiences. The person must be dependable, be able to work with a team of co-workers in stressful situations and to work with people from diverse cultures whose first language is not English. Be a creative thinker and have the ability to strategize and create
Education/Experience: B.A or higher in Communications or Nonprofit Management (or related fields). The ideal candidate must have experience running effective communication strategies and fundraising activities, have expert social media, and effective content creation skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills and work experience with culturally diverse clients. Previous work experience with non-profit is preferred.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop communications and marketing strategy plan for the organization and its programs
- Develop fundraising plan and strategy including but not limited to seeking out and leading fundraising opportunities that align with AIJ’s financial goals and values
- Create interesting, relevant and appropriate content for social media, newsletters, etc. Content creation includes development and management of multimedia assets
- Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and media representatives
- Elevate brand recognition and grow and strengthen AIJ’s network of partners and supporters
- Foster relationships with major donors, foundations, and prospects
- Manage social media accounts and keep up to date with platforms and technologies that will help further communications strategies
- Manage AIJ’s website
- Work closely with programs to support their communications/media needs for their events and programs
Salary: $85,000 to $100,000 DOE with a generous benefits package including paid leave, medical, dental, life, short and long-term disability, vision and retirement. The Alaska Institute for Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position open until filled.
To apply please submit a cover letter referencing this position, a resume, and the names and contact information for three professional-related references electronically to:
Indra Arriaga, Strategic & Operational Director
Indra.arriaga@akijp.org
Alaska Institute for Justice
Climate Justice Tribal Liaison Coordinator
About the Position
The successful candidate plays a critical role to forge meaningful, sustainable relationships with Alaska Native communities and to advocate for climate justice. The successful candidate will work with tribal communities to elevate Alaska Native voices, values, and priorities through community-based environmental monitoring of permafrost thaw and flooding and development of climate justice policy. This is an excellent role for a person who is passionate about justice, equity and decolonizing the systems that are responsible for the climate crisis.
This position has both external and internal-facing leadership responsibilities. Externally, the successful candidate will work as liaison to Alaska Native communities and state and federal government agencies. Internally, the candidate will work with Alaska Native communities on implementing community-based environmental monitoring and co-developing climate justice advocacy strategies with Alaska Native communities.
Position Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in ethnic studies, Alaska Native studies, Alaska Native governance, environmental studies, social psychology, or a related field that includes coursework and/or experience communicating and working with Alaska Native communities
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Alaska Native policy, cultures, histories and government relations, including concepts of sovereignty and self-determination.
• Minimum two years of experience working with Alaska Native communities.
• Ability to communicate across cultural lines to include interpretation of policy between tribal, federal and Alaska state governments.
• Able to work independently, collaboratively and creatively to find solutions to challenges.
• Experience and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
• Strong interest in coordinating policy activities with Arctic Indigenous peoples.
• Facilitate meetings with Alaska Native communities.
• Draft reports.
Salary: $60,000-$75,000 with a generous benefits package. The Alaska Institute for Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position open until filled
To apply pleased submit a cover letter referencing this position and the applicant’s philosophy about climate justice and Alaska Native tribal sovereignty, a resume, a writing sample and the names and contact numbers for three professional-related references electronically to:
Robin Bronen
Executive Director
Alaska Institute for Justice
robin.bronen@akijp.org
Immigration Staff Attorney
About Alaska Institute for Justice: Come join an exciting non-profit transforming lives, strengthening communities and protecting the human rights of all Alaskans. This is a full-time position based in Anchorage, Alaska. At the Alaska Institute for Justice (AIJ), we are committed to protecting the human rights of all Alaskans. AIJ is an award-winning program with dedicated professionals that provide statewide legal services to immigrants, language access services and public policy work. AIJ has fourteen staff who speak English, Spanish, Korean, German, French, & Hmong. As an agency we uphold certain basic values. These include:
- Commitment to equity and justice, and respect for the rights and dignity of others.
- Integrity, responsibility and accountability in all our work.
- Pursuit of excellence, in creating long-term sustainability for AIJ’s work within Alaska characterized by principles of shared values and team engagement.
The Alaska Institute for Justice (AIJ) is a nonprofit organization. Since opening our office in 2005, AIJ has been on the frontlines of promoting justice and equality of treatment for immigrants and refugees residing in Alaska. AIJ’s three programs protect, defend, and advance the rights of some of Alaska’s most underserved communities including: 1) Immigration Legal Program; 2) Language Interpreter Center; and 3) Climate Justice Research and Policy Institute.
About this Position: This is a full-time exempt position based in Anchorage, Alaska.
QUALIFICATIONS
Personal: The individual for this position must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, self-confidence and be able to advocate on behalf of clients with compassion. The person must be dependable, be able to work with a team of co-workers in stressful situations and to work with people from diverse cultures whose first language is not English. The individual must also be committed to providing legal representation to indigent individuals and those normally excluded from the justice system. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Education/Experience: J.D. degree required and licensed to practice law in Alaska or be eligible for a waiver through Alaska Legal Services. Excellent oral and written communication skills and work experience with culturally diverse clients required. Previous work experience with non-profit legal services program and minimum two years legal experience is preferred.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide legal representation of clients in proceedings before the Department of Homeland Security, the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Includes appearances at hearings, preparation of witnesses, legal research, and the preparation of briefs and other pleadings.
- Provide legal services including Family-based Immigration; Applications for Lawful Permanent Residence; Naturalization/Citizenship; Temporary Protected Status (TPS); Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA); Asylum; Children and Youth; and Removal/deportation defense.
- Conduct client interviews and review supporting documentation.
- Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and immigration authorities both verbally and in writing.
- Create partnerships with community organizations serving Alaska’s immigrant populations.
- Conduct educational events, such as Know Your Rights presentations.
Salary: $90,000 to $100,000 DOE with a generous benefits package including paid leave, medical, dental, life, short and long-term disability, vision and retirement. The Alaska Institute for Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position open until filled.
To apply please submit a cover letter referencing this position, a resume, and the names and contact information for three professional-related references electronically to:
Anna Taylor
Supervising Attorney
Alaska Institute for Justice
anna.taylor@akijp.org
Chief Grants Officer
Position: This is a full-time position based in Anchorage, Alaska. Telework options available.
About Alaska Institute for Justice: At the Alaska Institute for Justice (AIJ), we are committed to protecting the human rights of all Alaskans. AIJ is an award winning agency with dedicated professionals that provide statewide legal services to immigrants, language access services and public policy work. AIJ has fifteen staff who speak English, Spanish, Korean, German, French, & Hmong. As an agency we uphold certain basic values. These include:
- Commitment to equity and justice, and respect for the rights and dignity of others.
- Integrity, responsibility and accountability in all our work.
- Pursuit of excellence, in creating long-term sustainability for AIJ’s work within Alaska characterized by principles of shared values and team engagement.
The Alaska Institute for Justice (AIJ) is a nonprofit organization.
Since opening our office in 2005, AIJ has been on the frontlines of promoting justice and equality of treatment for immigrants and refugees residing in Alaska. AIJ’s three programs protect, defend, and advance the rights of some of Alaska’s most underserved communities including: 1) Legal Program; 2) Language Interpreter Center; and 3) Climate Justice Institute.
The ideal candidate for this position must:
- Have a commitment to protecting human rights
- Prior grant writing and grant management experience
- Superb written and verbal communication skills to speak with grant managers, donors and other community stakeholders
- Good organizational and time management skills to help keep projects on track
- Have an understanding or desire to learn about domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking and the legal and language access needs for underserved immigrant and limited English proficient Alaskans.
- Familiar with the non-profit community ecosystem in Alaska and a demonstrated history of partnering with other entities to either develop grant proposals or implement projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and a minimum of five years’ experience with grant writing in non-profit or other settings, or transferable work experience.
- Experience in writing and managing federal or state grants required.
- Excellent technical writing skills.
- Ability to manage competing demands, establish priorities and meet all deadlines.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grant Writing and Management
- Lead role in working with other AIJ management level staff on grant development and management to build agency capacity and sustainability including grant writing and submission of grants for local, state and federal funding opportunities. Grant management duties include review of grant solicitations and request for proposals. Lead role with preparing grant application materials for submission. Work with grant subawards and managing all aspects of grant programmatic and financial requirements.
- Monitor subawards and work with community partners to secure grants.
- Grant writing includes overall responsibility for the development of proposal abstracts, letters of intent, summary data sheet, proposal narratives with purpose of the proposal, what will be done and who will implement the proposal. Development of budget worksheets and budget narratives. Development of all required grant attachments working with AIJ’s senior management staff.
- Development of grant opportunities through outreach, networking and partnerships with community agencies on grant applications.
- Maintaining grant files for audit including completing and maintaining documentation for award conditions and completing grant set up, budget approval, progress report submission and approval, financial report submission and approval including close-out procedures in JustGrants.
- Primary grant administrator with JustGrants system in submitting grant applications and managing existing grants. Oversee grant deliverables and meeting all programmatic and fiscal reporting requirements.
- Set priorities and monitor grant submission deadlines.
Salary: $75,000 to $100,000 with a generous benefits package. The Alaska Institute for Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position open until filled.
To apply please submit a cover letter referencing this position, a resume, and the names and contact information for three professional-related references electronically to:
Kari Robinson, Deputy Director
Alaska Institute for Justice
kari.robinson@akijp.org