CIRI is accepting resumes for the following positions. Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume to Pamela King, Manager, Human Resources, CIRI, 2525 C Street, Suite 500, Anchorage, AK.

Manager, Shareholder Relations

General Functions: Supervises day-to-day activities of the CIRI Shareholder Relations Department. Manages the company's relations with shareholders and shareholder organizations. Responsible for preparations of and activities associated with the shareholder information workshops, potlatches and the annual meeting. Oversees shareholder record maintenance and probate of CIRI stock estates.

Skills/Abilities: Ability to work effectively with people, with an emphasis on conflict resolution skills. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Basic knowledge of ANCSA and various sections of Alaska Statutes including Title 13 and the Alaska Uniform Gifts to Minors Act. Knowledge of modern supervisory practices and techniques; strong supervisory skills required.

Minimum Experience: Two to four years undergraduate education in business administration, public relations or similar field of study and three to five years experience; or any combination of training and experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.

Executive Secretary, Legal Department

General Functions: Provides administrative and related support for the Legal Department. Responsible for handling confidential information and various special projects. Provides back-up administrative support as necessary.

Skills/Abilities: Thorough knowledge of general legal and business formats and procedures. Proficient on IBM compatible PCs, including experience using industry-standard and database management software. Expert knowledge of proper grammar and spelling; good vocabulary, editing and proofreading skills. Superior organizational and information management skills.

Minimum Experience: High school and some business college and three to five years of progressively responsible executive secretarial experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. High degree of technical skills required.

Executive Secretary, Administration Department

General Functions: Primary responsibilities are to provide administrative and related support for the Vice President of Administration, Manager of Public Relations and Corporate Communications, CIRI Historian, and other Administration Department staff.

Skills/Abilities: Thorough knowledge of general business formats and procedures. Proficient on IBM compatible PCs, including experience using industry-standard and database management software. Expert knowledge of proper grammar and spelling; good vocabulary, editing and proofreading skills. Poise in dealing with staff and public in high-pressure situations; ability to prioritize work.

Minimum Experience: High school and some business college and three to five years of progressively responsible executive secretarial experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. High degree of technical skills required.

The CIRI Foundation Assistant Executive
Director

The CIRI Foundation is seeking a full-time assistant executive director. This position falls under the direction of the executive director and is responsible for assisting in directing the overall staff, program and administrative activities of the organization. This person works closely with and reports regularly to the executive director to develop the Foundation's mission, vision and strategies and is responsible for the effective use of financial and human resources of the organization.

Applicants must have knowledge and skills appropriate for administration of an educational and cultural heritage foundation and its programs with particular knowledge about Alaska Native history and cultures, institutions such as museums, cultural centers, postsecondary institutions, foundations and trends in higher education and employment opportunities. Additional skills and abilities are stated in the position description.

Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in business, education or a related field and eight years progressively responsible experience in the management of education, cultural or corporate human relations programs or any combination of training and experience providing the required skills, knowledge, and abilities to assist in the administration of a non-profit education and heritage foundation.

If you meet the education and experience requirements and would like to apply for the position, submit a letter of interest and your resume to:

Executive Director/The CIRI Foundation

2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206 * Anchorage, Alaska 99503

(907) 263-5582 * FAX (907) 263-5588

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Alaska's People also has Job Opportunities

Alaska's People is accepting resumes from qualified individuals interested in employment opportunities. New job orders, ranging from administrative to management and specialized positions, are received daily. Information about training opportunities with local unions is also available. For more information about employment or apprenticeship opportunities, contact:

Alaska's People

2600 Cordova Street, * Suite 211

Anchorage, Alaska 99503

(907) 263-7013 * 1-888-553-1213

Candace Beery may be well known for her devotion to protecting and developing CIRI's land interests, but to participants of the annual CIRI Potlatch she's better known as the "peroke lady." Beery learned how to make the salmon and moose "pies" from her mother and325

she takes special pride in the "made-from-scratch" crusts that grace the perokes.

Beery takes her work just as seriously as she does making sure that the CIRI Potlatch fosters appreciation of Native heritage. She was promoted to CIRI Land Manager on March 31. She had most recently served as manager of land entitlement before her promotion. During the 1980s, Beery served as a Land Department intern while in college and she rejoined CIRI in 1993.

Beery's assignment is daunting. On a day-to-day basis she reviews oil and gas leases and timber contracts that CIRI is drafting. While she jokes that she is happy to say she's not an attorney, she can negotiate with the best of them because she knows just how hard CIRI worked to get its land entitlement.

While she looks at the overall impact of any proposal, Beery focuses closely on the details of them because finalizing contracts means making sure that every contingency has been considered. Essentially, any sort of oil and gas, timber, mining or natural resource development on CIRI land goes through Beery. Beery says much of the credit she receives should go to her loyal staff of Telissa Sickler, Tom Glazier, Debra Bissett and Dustin Lorah.

Beery is a shareholder of CIRI and The Aleut Corporation and she takes great pride in her Alaska Native heritage. She loves her work at CIRI because she's able to make a difference when it comes to protecting and enhancing CIRI's interests.