President & Shareholder Liaison (ANCSA Native Corp)

Ai; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahtna, Incorporated, based in Anchorage, AK, seeks a President to serve as the primary liaison to Shareholders and provide executive oversight of key corporate functions. The role partners with the CEO and Board of Directors to advance long-range strategy and ensure alignment with ANCSA responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience, knowledge of ANCSA and Alaska Native governance, and the ability to engage tribal governments and regional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; education may substitute for leadership experience on a 2:1 basis
• 10+ years of progressively responsible leadership or executive management experience
• 5+ years working with executive leadership teams, boards of directors, tribal councils, or similar governing bodies
• Shareholder of Ahtna, Incorporated
• Knowledge of ANCSA and Alaska Native Corporation governance
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Corporation and its Shareholders on services, enrollment, distributions, and benefits
• Provide executive oversight of the General Counsel, Chief Financial Officer, and assigned corporate functions (Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, Shareholder Services, Corporate Communications, and more)
• Lead strategic oversight of the region's lands and natural resources, and build relationships with tribal governments, village corporations, and regional stakeholders
• Partner with the CEO and Executive Management Team to align business strategy with ANCSA responsibilities
• Advise the Board of Directors on ANCSA matters, governance, enterprise risk, and long-range strategic planning
• Oversee corporate communications, including Shareholder newsletters, annual reports, and proxy materials
• Represent the Corporation at annual Shareholder meetings, village and community events, and regional forums
• Guide executive talent management across assigned functions, including succession planning and leadership development

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Community liaison

Shareholder relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Ahtna, Incorporated, based in Anchorage, AK, seeks a President to serve as the primary liaison to Shareholders and provide executive oversight of key corporate functions. The role partners with the CEO and Board of Directors to advance long-range strategy and ensure alignment with ANCSA responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience, knowledge of ANCSA and Alaska Native governance, and the ability to engage tribal governments and regional stakeholders.