Operational Support Specialist

Kodiak Area Native Association; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with a 7%ployer

Paid Parental Leave

80% employer-paid medical, dental, and

Access to 20+ medical plan options

Employer-paid life insurance at 2.5x

AD&D, short-term, and long-term

Generous paid time off and 13 paid

Free gym membership to the KANA-Welln…

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Leadership development and internal

Eligibility for IHS and NHSC loan

Potential temporary housing assistance

Job summary

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) seeks a dedicated logistics and administrative support specialist to help ensure smooth department operations in Kodiak, Alaska. The role focuses on purchasing, transportation, and record-keeping to support program activities and staff efficiency.

You will maintain receipts and expenses, assist with meetings and events, and ensure confidential handling of client information in line with policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant work experience; or combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides logistical, transportation, purchasing, and administrative support to ensure efficient department operations.
• Maintains accurate records of program expenses and assists staff with routine tasks, deliveries, and program activities.
• Purchases groceries, office supplies, program materials, client necessities, and other approved items; monitors inventory and maintains adequate stock.
• Provides transportation for clients, staff, supplies, and materials as needed for program activities.
• Picks up and delivers packages, documents, materials, and supplies between community partners and vendors.
• Assists with meetings, trainings, and community events, transporting materials and setting up equipment.
• Maintains data management system confidentiality and reconciles program-related purchases, expenses, and receipts.
• Completes routine administrative tasks and supports staff with distributing programming supplies and materials.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why Join KANA

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) is a Tribal health organization committed to elevating the lives of the people we serve. At KANA, employees are more than staff members; they are part of a mission driven team committed to meaningful work, community impact, and long-term growth.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7% employer contribution beginning in year two, paid regardless of employee contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• 80% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Access to 20+ medical plan options through federal OPM benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance at 2.5x annual salary
• AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Free gym membership to the KANA Wellness Center
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
• Leadership development and internal advancement opportunities
• Eligibility for IHS and NHSC loan repayment programs (role dependent)
• Potential temporary housing assistance for relocating employees, based on availability

Position Overview

Provides logistical, transportation, purchasing, and administrative support to ensure efficient department operations. Maintains accurate records of program expenses and assists staff with routine tasks, deliveries, and program activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the organization’s mission and goals and quality standards. Embraces KANA’s culture of serving the whole person through our provision of services. Incorporates KANA’s core values of Courtesy, Caring, Respect, Sharing, and Pride in all activities and decisions.

• Upholds KANA’s Code of Ethics by conducting professional activities with honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, and good faith in a manner that reflects positively upon the organization.
• Attends relevant and mandatory training to more effectively adhere to program requirements, law and regulation changes, and gain knowledge in ways to improve service delivery.
• Purchases groceries, office supplies, program materials, client necessities, and other approved items. Monitors inventory, identifies supply needs, and assists with maintaining adequate stock.
• Provides transportation for clients, staff, supplies, and materials as needed for program activities.
• Picks up and delivers packages, documents, materials, and supplies between community partners, vendors, and other designated locations.
• Assists with preparing for and cleaning up after meetings, trainings, community events, family activities, and other program functions, including transporting materials, arranging supplies, and setting up equipment.
• Provides assistance with the data management system and adheres to strict confidentiality. Enters program-related purchases, expenses, and receipts into designated systems and reconciles them.
• Completes routine administrative tasks, including organizing documents, making copies, assembling packets, and maintaining orderly storage areas.
• Assists staff with obtaining and distributing programming supplies, client resources, and materials needed for service delivery.
• Responds to routine requests from department staff and completes miscellaneous tasks that support the team’s daily operations, improve efficiency, and reduce the administrative and logistical workload of department personnel.
• Handles client information and organizational records confidentially in accordance with applicable policies.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant work experience; or combination of education and experience.

Work Schedule

KANA’s standard work schedule is 37.5 working hours per week, consisting of 7.5 paid working hours per day plus a one-hour unpaid lunch break (8.5 hours on site per day).

Our Values

KANA’s work is guided by Courtesy, Caring, Respect, Sharing, and Pride. We seek leaders who embody these values in how they lead teams, steward resources, and serve the community.

Life In Kodiak

Located on beautiful Kodiak Island, this role offers the opportunity to build meaningful community connections while experiencing Alaska’s unique coastal lifestyle, outdoor recreation, and close-knit community.