CIRI Alaska Tourism is currently recruiting summer employees for Kenai Fjords Tours, Prince William Sound Cruises & Tours, Seward Windsong Lodge, Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Anchorage RV Park, and the Helly Hansen store in Seward.

CIRI shareholders and descendants are strongly encouraged to apply for a variety of fun and challenging positions. CIRI Alaska Tourism is looking for Alaska Native shareholders and descendants to share information about the various Alaska Native cultures and knowledge of the state to provide visitors a unique and special look at Alaska.

Although the positions don’t usually begin until April and May, interviewing and hiring are going on now. “We try to have most of our positions filled by mid-March so the managers can accurately plan for the season,” said Kelly Bender, a CIRI Alaska Tourism recruiter. She suggests applying now.

For more information on positions and locations, contact Kelly Bender at (907) 777-2819 or visit the CIRI receptionist, located on the fourth floor at 2525 C Street, to pick up an application. Employment information and an application are also found on line at www.ciritourism.com.

The Hospitality and Tourism Career Institute (HTCI) is a vocational technical education program operated by Cook Inlet Tribal Council. HTCI’s mission is to provide education, training, and job placement opportunities in the hospitality and tourism industry for Alaska Natives and American Indians 17 years of age and older. Classes are tuition-free to eligible candidates.

Training and education offered through HTCI prepares individuals for employment in the industry with skills and credentials in customer service, visitor interaction and problem solving, hotel front desk operations, and espresso/barrista training. The “Warranty of Employability” training is a three-week course which consists of communication skills, job readiness skills, resume writing, entrepreneurship, interviewing skills, dressing for success, and goal setting. Field trips and job shadowing at different sites throughout Anchorage, Seward, and the Palmer/Wasilla area provide an introduction to the various jobs within the hospitality and tourism industry. HTCI has also expanded services to include on-line educational programs in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Classes are held at Cook Inlet Tribal Council, located at 670 W. Fireweed Lane. For more information or to enroll, contact Linda Brown, career development facilitator, or Darlene McInturff, administrative assistant, at (907) 265-5900.

CIRI shareholders and descendants are strongly encouraged to apply for the position of manager of public relations at Southcentral Foundation. This position reports to the public relations director and is responsible for management of the corporate-wide public relations program to ensure compliance with Southcentral Foundation’s messaging and image strategies. Duties include developing and managing the official logo standards; working with management to design, produce, and distribute internal and external newsletters and assist with news releases; working with management to organize, produce, and manage meetings, conferences, and gatherings; and working with the public relations director to implement the organization’s public relations plan to maintain consistent messaging. The requirements for this position are a bachelor’s degree or combination of relevant education and experience; one year of management experience; three years of communications and/or public relations experience; excellent written, oral and facilitation skills; ability to establish effective working relationships with local and statewide media; ability to work effectively in a team and to perform with minimum supervision; proficiency in the use of computer-based software for word processing and graphic design; and knowledge of the 1974 Privacy Act is desired. Resumes and a brief cover letter should submitted to Southcentral Foundation Human Resources, 4501 Diplomacy Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508. For more information, call (907) 729-4977.