Training Manager, Shareholder Development at Bristol Bay Native Corporation

The SHD Training Manager will assist the Vice President of Shareholder Development in the development of an annual shareholder training plan that aligns with achieving the strategic SHD goals of BBNC. The training manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of training programs that prepares shareholders for work opportunities within and external to BBNC. This position will provide direct shareholder outreach services, build community and outside relationships to develop and deliver training and workforce preparation programs and contribute to overall goals of the shareholder development department. This position will report to the Vice President, Shareholder Development and will not have any direct reports.

• Develop and implement annual training initiatives and manage short-term training support program to maximize the number of shareholders trained that leads to successful employment, development, and advancement in their careers.
• Helps to ensure that BBNC’s shareholder developmental programs are effectively carried out throughout all of BBNC’s activities and business units/departments. Continually work with business line managers and regional employers across Bristol Bay to ensure training programs are meeting workforce needs to increase hiring across BBNC business enterprises and across the region.
• Work to develop grant proposals that support the training and workforce development goals of BBNC, assist in management of training program delivery and reporting of any grants that support SHD efforts.
• Works closely and effectively with shareholders in assisting with resumes and job search assistance and coaching them to become better prepared and qualified for employment that best suits their employment/career needs. Seeks to find positions of increased skill and responsibility for shareholders within BBNC and outside organizations.
• Track, collect and input monthly training and service data using all the designated shareholder reporting tools (smartsheet, teams, monthly report trackers etc)
• Conduct outreach to shareholders to enroll and engage in training programs. Travel to a variety of communities to reach out to shareholders and partner organizations to effectively identify, encourage, and work with shareholders interested in employment and developmental opportunities.
• Promotes shareholder employee development activities in a positive and constructive manner that maintains respect for BBNC’s entire diverse workforce.
• Helps establish relationships with external businesses and agencies to promote shareholder hire, development, educational, and training opportunities. Conduct highly productive visits and presentations at various types of educational institutions.
• Makes creative recommendations to continuously improve the scope and effectiveness of shareholder outreach, placement, and development programs.
• Works with other Alaska Native corporations to conduct best practices in shareholder hiring and development best practices into the BBNC shareholder hire and development process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, training, business administration or other appropriate field and four years of relevant experience; or at least five years of job experience in a similar position.
• Proven ability to lead by example and foster community and partner organization relationships.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, make decisions, solve problems, and exercise good judgment.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain poise when dealing with high-pressure situations.
• Good public contact skills and knowledge of proper telephone and email etiquette.
• Good understanding of subject areas typically raised by shareholders who contact the department.
• Good working knowledge of applicant tracking and software.
• Word processing skills; accurate data entry skills; and working knowledge of personal computers.
• Self-starter, requiring minimal supervision.
• High degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information
• Valid Alaska driver’s license. General knowledge of ANCSA and laws is preferred but not necessary

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Most work performed in a professional office facility. Occasional travel to rural areas in small aircraft.

Disclaimer(s)

BBNC aspires to provide benefits to its shareholders by creating employment opportunities for BBNC’s shareholders and their families. Therefore, in accordance with ANCSA and other Federal laws, BBNC grants an employment preference to BBNC shareholders, their spouses and their descendants who meet the qualifications of the position. Specific questions regarding this policy may be directed to the Shareholder Development or Human Resources Departments. For purposes of this section, “descendants” includes adopted children and foster children in the immediate household of a BBNC shareholder.