Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Vice President of Shareholder Relations provides strategic leadership and oversight of shareholder engagement, services, and workforce readiness programs, fostering strong relationships and opportunities that honor NANA’s mission, values, and Iñupiat Iḷitqusiat.  Working with executive leadership, this role is responsible for supporting, organizing, prioritizing, and advancing shareholder matters for the President & CEO; planning and strengthening NANA’s relationship with its shareholder community to include effective shareholder communications; and overseeing shareholder service programs with a primary focus on providing exceptional opportunities and services for NANA shareholders. 

Shareholder employment and workforce readiness

• Leads the development, management and implementation of programs and activities that support shareholder employment and workforce readiness. Shareholder employment encompasses supporting shareholders in securing employment in the career and location of their choice, while workforce readiness ensures they are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully enter and thrive in the workplace.
• Establishes external relationships, works closely with other organizations (i.e. Alaska Native Corporations, technical schools, colleges, etc.) and represents NANA on various task forces, boards and commissions that have potential impact on shareholder employment and workforce
• Collaborates with the NANA family of companies, joint ventures, external partners, and human resources to assess workforce needs and establish shareholder training and development programs to help address those needs.
• Responsible for defining, tracking and reporting on quantifiable and concrete measures taken in support of shareholder development and workforce readiness.
• Helps shareholders identify career pathways and achieve educational goals through internships, career advancement, and other opportunities.
• Establish and support a strong NANA presence in schools to promote career readiness and increase awareness of career pathways ensuring alignment with educational programming.
• Creatively markets, attract and identifies shareholders to participate in development and workforce readiness programs.

Shareholder Records

• Ensures the appropriate maintenance and integrity of the Corporation’s shareholder records, database, and associated files. Responsible for shareholder mailouts, stock transfers and other activities in accordance with Alaska Law, ANCSA and corporate policies. Maintains shareholder confidentiality.

Shareholder meetings and outreach

• Manages the planning, coordination and execution of the NANA annual meeting, shareholder informal meetings, nominations meetings, career fairs and other shareholder events.
• Serves as key advisor to communications department, IT department and leadership in the development of company shareholder communications materials, including the annual report, proxy statement, presentations, shareholder portal and other written, oral, or visual communications.
• Ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of NANA’s shareholder communications by delivering timely, accurate, and responsive support.
• Provide leadership and visibility in the schools for youth outreach programs.

Language and Culture

• Designs and delivers youth-focused programming in schools and communities that incorporates Iñupiat Iḷitqusiat, ensuring cultural relevance and engagement.
• Implements the NANA Board directive to make Iñupiat Iḷitqusiat the foundation of the work NANA strives to accomplish by working closely with the Shareholder Relations Committee.
• Coordinates and provides logistical support for Regional Elders Council and Iñupiaq Language Commission meetings, ensuring effective participation and cultural alignment.
• Manages interpretation and translation services for NANA, Regional Elders Council, and Iñupiaq Language Commission meetings to support accessibility and inclusion.
• Serves as liaison with the Aqqaluk Trust to ensure coordination and support for programs that benefit shareholders including Iñupiaq language and culture programs.
• Acts as the primary liaison with the Aqqaluk Trust to foster communication and alignment for shareholder-focused initiatives, including programs that promote Iñupiaq language revitalization and cultural learning.

Shareholder benefits

• Develops, advances, and promotes opportunities for NANA shareholders. Maintains positive relationships with leaders, governments, and other organizations to promote resources and services for NANA’s shareholders.
• Proposes, develops, manages, implements, and administers programs and activities that support shareholders, including but not limited to medical assistance, burial assistance, and internship programs.
• Supports individual shareholders, assisting, counseling, and advocating for them as necessary.
• Leads NANA’s language, cultural and educational activities for all shareholders, located both in and outside the NANA region; collaborates with organizations involved with language and culture revitalization efforts.

Leadership

• Evaluates Department’s programs, their effectiveness, and the systems in place for achieving department objectives in a timely manner. Evaluates NANA operational activities and devises effective solutions in solving shareholder relations related issues.
• While this role does not directly report to the Board, incumbent supports the board’s shareholder relations committee planning and meetings.
• As a senior management team member, the VP of Shareholder Relations works collaboratively with the company’s leadership and departments and assists the President & CEO in achieving the objectives of the Corporation.
• As a member of the senior management team, provides internal and external leadership to drive measurable progress toward NANA’s objectives, while fostering strong relationships with departments, subsidiaries, joint ventures, partners, and external organizations.
• Develops and implements the department’s approved budgets and achieves operational and strategic plans in a timely manner. Duties shall be performed in accordance with the directives of NANA; policies established by NANA’s Board of Directors; the By-laws of the Corporation; all binding agreements; and all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department and NANA’s success may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, education, human services, or a related field of study.
• 10 + years of managerial and leadership experience that demonstrates success in executive leadership, program operations and business delivery. Experience in the NANA region preferred.
• Experience with providing leadership on workforce readiness programs.
• Knowledge about Inupiat culture and experience leading culturally relevant programs.
• Proven track record of partnering to strengthen program service delivery resulting in successful outcomes for the recipient of the services.
• Excellent verbal, written communication skills and the ability to present to different audiences including senior leaders, the board, business leaders and other organizations.
• Ability to analyze problems, develop and implement creative solutions.
• Proven track record of effectively interacting with senior management, working strategically and collaboratively, being action oriented and working in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record to be eligible under NANA’s vehicle insurance policy.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in business administration, education, human services, or a related field of study.

Competencies

• Strategist: Works in partnership with NANA’s executive leadership and direct reports to develop a clear vision and strategy for key functions for which the role is accountable consistent with Company’s overall strategy. Ability to organize, plan and implement action to deliver on strategies and goals.
• Intellectual acumen: Strong analytical and process skills able to clearly and simply inform all constituencies toward a common understanding of business, reputation and cultural performance.
• Integrity: Unyielding business ethics, personal integrity and values that align with those of the organization and the Inupiat Culture.
• Communicator & Engager: Ability to engage and motivate stakeholders through powerful listening, speaking and written communication. Creates clarity to all constituents to see, create and achieve positive business and reputational success.
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions
• Leadership: Demonstrates skills and behaviors that create and contribute to superior performance. Effectively manages change, is a problem solver and displays drive and purpose.
• Creates a positive environment for his/her teams to take authority and knowing when collaboration with other functions and the broader business is imperative.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoors - environmentally controlled; requires most or all work to be done inside.

Noise level: The noise level in the work environment is usually that of a standard office atmosphere.

Description of environment: Office building with standard office environment.

Physical requirements: Employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.

Travel:  Employee may travel up to 40% to various locations within the U.S. and/or remote locations and may be required to use alternative modes of transportation, including but not limited to snow machines, boats, small airplanes and ATVs.