CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES
with the Chugach Regional Resources Commission
At the Chugach Regional Resources Commission (CRRC), our employees serve member Tribes of the Chugach region, including the Chenega IRA Council, Nanwalek IRA Council, Native Village of Eyak (Cordova), Port Graham Village Council, Qutekcak Native Tribe (Seward), Tatitlek Village IRA Council, and the Valdez Native Tribe. Our staff work on a variety of Alaska Tribal concerns, including natural resource issues, subsistence management, marine mammal management, ocean acidification, aquaculture, climate change, and food sovereignty. Our work mainly focuses on Southcentral Alaska as our Tribal Members are centered around the Lower Cook Inlet, Prince William Sound, and Lower Copper River. We work together to improve the lives of our people.
Why Work at CRRC?
We make a difference in the Chugach Region.
Explore what it is like to work for CRRC!
Culture
Key components to serving the Chugach Native communities are respect and supporting community resilience. CRRC takes pride in our mission and values; the work we do directly improves the lives of our people.
Values
Performance: CRRC promotes the quality of work produced rather than the hours put in. Focusing on performance emphasizes celebrating the work completed. We encourage and recognize each other’s achievements.
Autonomy: CRRC supports independence and the ability to work on your own. This allows employees to take pride in their work and empowers them to succeed.
Passion: CRRC helps guide employees with their passions, so they can feel more connected to their purpose at work.
Integrity: CRRC encourages unity and respect within the organization. Everyone works together to get the jobs done.
Knowledge: CRRC holds itself responsible for carrying more than 10,000 years of ancestral knowledgeĀ into the future. As an organization, we amplify the self-determination of our Tribes and work to unify the collective strength of our communities.
Growth
Your career should be driven by what youāre passionate about. CRRC helps you get there! Career growth is very important at CRRC. Fostering emotional, intellectual, and professional development is key to strengthening the team’s natural abilities and supporting new skills. CRRC encourages staff to participate in training programs to integrate new strategies and skills to amplify employee growth.
Benefits
CRRC has a very generous and competitive benefits package.
3 weeks of paid leave the first year of employment, leave increases with years of service
2.5 weeks of paid sick leave the first year of employment, leave increases with years of service
14 paid holidays
Board-determined annual bonuses
37.5-hour work weeks for full-time employees
Education leave program
Electronics resources package with new hire
Payment of licensure and / or certification, depending on position
Comprehensive major medical insurance
403(b) tax-sheltered annuities retirement plan
Dental and vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Staff retreats
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Student Opportunities
CRRC has a very competitive paid internship program, Lisngaluni Gwani Internship Program (LGIP). CRRC is seeking highly motivated and energetic students interested in participating in a semester-long (12-week) internship in one of our departments. Internship hours may be used to fulfill high school or college course credit requirements.
Hiring Preferences
We have a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self-Determination Act.
Think you have what it takes to join our passionate team of professionals?
Check out our current open positions and apply today!
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Part Time ā¢ Entry-Level
Based in one of the seven participating Alaska Native Villages: Chenega, Cordova, Nanwalek, Port Graham, Seward, Tatitlek, and Valdez
Our region is building something special- called the Alaska South Coast Partnership (ASCP), we are a growing network of community leaders responding to the challenges and opportunities of the Alaskan Southcoast (the Alutiiq and Eyak homeland). Informed by indigenous values, weāre inviting passionate, community-rooted individuals to step into the role of Community Catalyst and help shape the next chapter of cultural, ecological, and economic sustainability in our home. This is more than a job. Itās a chance to bring your knowledge, experience, and heart into conversations that matter ā and contribute to a future where communities thrive, cultures flourish, and decisions are shaped by those who know our communities the best. Together, we can build a more equitable and prosperous Alaska and create a future rooted in reciprocity, wellbeing, and joy. We would love for you to join us!
What You’ll Do:
Community Catalysts serve as trusted bridges between their home communities and the regional partnership. You’ll help guide local projects, elevate community priorities, and support the creation of strong, collaborative systems that will serve the Southcoast for generations to come.
Your Core Responsibilities:
- Stay Grounded in Community:
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- Report directly to the Tribal organization or partner that hires and supports you.
- Keep the work locally rooted, culturally grounded, and responsive to your communityās priorities.
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- Connect Regionally:
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- Participate in all ASCP team meetings.
- Help build and maintain the essential components of a thriving partnership ā from communication systems to shared processes and goals.
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- Share and Learn Together:
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- Take part in regular peer learning and communication across the Catalyst team to foster collective knowledge, creativity, and momentum.
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- Be a Bridge:
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- Identify and share key local events, knowledge, or opportunities that can inform and enrich broader partnership activities.
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- Support Local Action:
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- Help plan and carry out community-led projects that support local resilience ā from subsistence and environmental planning to storytelling, data collection, or cultural events.
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- Attend Tribal Council meetings to gather input and provide updates
- Contribute to local climate action plans or grant applications
- Support sharing of traditional knowledge related to land, sea, and culture
- Participate in regional trainings and gatherings to deepen your skills and relationships
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Email questions to Willow Hetrick at . Submit a resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references, BIA Form 4432 (if claiming Indian Preference). Communications will be treated in confidence and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
ResumƩ reviews begin immediately.