EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Are you passionate about access to outdoor recreation, backcountry huts, and Alaska’s amazing public lands?
Are you an experienced nonprofit or business leader with an ability to engage volunteers, board members,
partner organizations, and donors? The Alaska Huts Association is a small and vibrant organization dedicated
to providing sustainable and appropriate facilities to access the great outdoors of Alaska for users of all ages,
outdoor skills, and economic status. We are looking for a new Executive Director to oversee Alaska Huts at
an exciting time in our organization’s story.
We have been operating Manitoba Cabin on the Kenai Peninsula since 2012, providing backcountry
accommodations for hikers and skiers and a venue for our educational programming. Partnerships with local
nonprofits and school groups allow us to provide introductory backcountry experiences to users who might
otherwise face barriers accessing the back or front country. We are also nearly finished building the Lars
Spurkland Memorial Hut at Spencer Glacier, and the new Executive Director will help us bring it over the
finish line this summer. As we complete this substantial project and look to our next chapter, we seek an
Executive Director ready to build on our success and help us grow into our next phase of growth and impact.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
A successful candidate will demonstrate all or most of the following:
● A passion for developing and managing a world-class backcountry hut system.
● At least three years of experience in successful business or non-profit operation and management,
fundraising, marketing, environmental education, parks and recreation, or related fields.
● A bachelor’s degree or higher.
● Experience in project development, project management, fundraising, event planning and volunteer
management.
● Effective and confident written and oral communication skills.
● Excellent organizational and planning skills.
● Must be highly motivated with flexibility and initiative and able to work independently.
● Successful candidate may be required to pass a comprehensive civil, criminal, educational and/or
credit background check.
POSITION DETAILS
This is a full-time exempt position based in or near Anchorage, reporting to the Board of Directors. We offer
flexible scheduling, remote work, and a generous benefits package including health insurance stipend,
retirement contributions, and technology stipend. The salary range for this position is $70,000-85,000, based
on experience. Employee will be expected to make visits to Manitoba Cabin on the Kenai Peninsula and to
remote hut sites at Spencer Glacier and Placer River Valley and must have access to reliable transportation.
Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and references to [email protected]. First round
applications will be reviewed by March 18th. The position is open until filled.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Executive Director is responsible for establishing and executing major goals and objectives for the
organization. He/she provides leadership, direction and guidance of Alaska Huts activities, and develops and
maintains organizational structure. As the principal spokesperson of Alaska Huts they represent the
organization to land managers, other community organizations, donors, funders and supporters, and the
general public.
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Organizational Leadership
● Work with the Board to maintain and execute a long-term strategic plan in line with the mission and
values of the organization
● Gather, interpret and articulate information to Board to enhance the Board’s capacity for effective
communication, decision-making and long-term planning
● Keep Board informed of significant issues affecting the development and delivery of programs
Budget, Finance & Fundraising
● Responsible for the fiscal integrity of Alaska Huts, to include submission to the Board of a proposed
annual budget and monthly financial statements, with the support of a contracted bookkeeper.
● Responsible for fiscal management that operates within the approved budget, ensures maximum
resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.
● Oversee fundraising operations to ensure viability of Alaska Huts mission.
● Maintain relationships with funding sources and donors.
● Design, implement and fundraise to support new programs in line with Board direction to achieve
long-term goals in line with strategic plan
Programs
● Ensure operation and effectiveness of programming to meet Alaska Huts mission
● Hire, manage and evaluate staff to carry out organizational operations
Facility Management
● Oversee paid reservations and community group access to Manitoba and the Lars Spurkland
Memorial Hut.
● Ensure facilities are maintained, stocked, and operable.