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UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies Stakeholder Engagement and Public Meeting Coordination Leader - UMIAQ Environmental in Anchorage, Alaska
Overview
Company Overview
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030.
As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Inupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities. We recruit only qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.
UMIAQ Environmental, LLC is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska and supports its parent company, Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation’s (UIC), mission is to provide social and economic resources to its Iñupiat shareholders and their descendants through the development of long-term, meaningful career opportunities. UMIAQ Environmental identifies potentially impacted resources, communities, organizations, and individuals to help define project issues and constraints associated with future development projects and their potential impacts to natural, environmental, and human resources.
UMIAQ Environmental, LLC is committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees and the environments in which we conduct business. We recruit qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.
This dynamic company supports the other UIC Subsidiaries as well as maintains its own project work. This position is expected to interface heavily with our clients and develop new opportunities. The Associate Scientist is expected to provide project management as well as project support for other staff. Our projects range from the oil and gas sector to infrastructure development to planning.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Stakeholder Engagement:
Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies to foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including community groups, government agencies, businesses, and other relevant parties.
Conduct stakeholder analysis to identify and prioritize key stakeholders and their interests.
Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholder inquiries and concerns.
Public Meeting Coordination:
Plan, organize, and facilitate public meetings, workshops, and other engagement activities.
Coordinate logistics for public meetings, including venue selection, scheduling, invitations, and materials preparation.
Ensure that public meetings are accessible and inclusive, addressing the needs of diverse communities.
Communication and Outreach:
Develop clear, concise, and engaging communication materials for stakeholders and the public, including presentations, reports, newsletters, and social media content.
Manage and update the project website and social media platforms to provide timely information and updates.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication and engagement activities, providing recommendations for improvement.
Collaboration and Teamwork:
Work closely with project teams to ensure alignment of stakeholder engagement activities with project goals and timelines.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance engagement efforts and leverage resources.
Provide training and support to staff on stakeholder engagement and public meeting best practices.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, public relations, or community outreach.
Proven experience in planning and coordinating public meetings and engagement activities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Proficiency in using digital communication tools and social media platforms.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and flexible approach.
Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in public engagement and consultation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in Public Participation (e.g., from IAP2) or a similar credential.
Experience working in environmental projects and planning.
Working Conditions
Flexibility to work outside standard office hours for events and meeting.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .
All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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ID 2024-20925
Category Research & Scientific
Location : Location US-AK-Anchorage
Travel Requirement 50% - 75%