Statewide Workshop & Facilitation Lead

Alaska Humanities Forum; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life/AD&D/STD/LTD

403(b) plan with employer match up to

Holidays

PTO & Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Bereavement Leave

Job summary

The Alaska Humanities Forum is seeking a Workshop and Facilitation Services Manager in Anchorage to launch and grow statewide fee-for-service offerings. You will provide high-level administration, support program development, and help design and deliver workshops and facilitation projects across Alaska.

Working with the Director of Community Workshops and Facilitation, you will build internal capacity, coordinate outreach, and establish systems to ensure accessible, high-quality services for

Qualifications

• Must support and believe in the mission of the Alaska Humanities Forum.
• Strong organizational skills to manage logistics, materials, travel, and multiple projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to build community relationships.
• Experience facilitating groups of 10–50 or willingness to learn.
• Commitment to an equitable and inclusive organizational culture.
• Own transportation and adequate auto insurance for statewide travel.
• Able to pass state and federal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute workshop and facilitation contracts with AKHF Operations.
• Develop and manage program schedules with staff and partners.
• Serve as primary contact for contract inquiries.
• Review and approve contract projects with leadership.
• Schedule internal staff training for workshop design and facilitation.
• Manage and track program budget.
• Oversee pre- and post-workshop logistics with partners and facilitators.
• Identify venues, catering, and supply prep.
• Coordinate travel for statewide programming.
• Ensure smooth delivery of services through systems and timelines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Contract management

Budgeting

Event planning

Team collaboration

Travel coordination

Facilitation experience

Education

Administrative/Project management training

Tools

Microsoft Office

G-Suite

Canva

Zoom

Job description

The Alaska Humanities Forum is seeking a Workshop and Facilitation Services Manager in Anchorage to launch and grow statewide fee-for-service offerings. You will provide high-level administration, support program development, and help design and deliver workshops and facilitation projects across Alaska.

Working with the Director of Community Workshops and Facilitation, you will build internal capacity, coordinate outreach, and establish systems to ensure accessible, high-quality services for