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• $18-$20/hr
• 10-15 hrs/week
• Fairbanks, AK (with Los Angeles branch)

Job Duties

• Email management & communication
• File organization & task management
• Travel coordination & bookings
• Budget tracking & receipt uploads
• Support project management efforts

Interested applicants may complete the application form & attach your resume & cover letter.



Posted 12/3

Position Summary 

The successful Consultant with Information Insights brings excellent project management skills, curiosity and a growth orientation, exceptional verbal and written communication, and a commitment to help grow our firm’s 25+ years of excellence in client services across Alaska. The consultant will join a highly-collaborative work environment with opportunities to lead on existing projects, and manage new projects in areas of professional interest and skill. Information Insights offers a flexible and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional advancement. 

The Consultant will be responsible for client relationship building and communication, overseeing project timelines and budgets, leadership of internal project teams, and ensuring deliverables are fulfilled to our clients’ satisfaction. A successful Consultant will trust in themselves and their abilities and skill set. This position also provides a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative company-wide effort to hone and grow our business strategy, culture, and approach that will advance the company into its next 25 years of providing quality consulting. 

About Information Insights 

Information Insights provides research-based consulting, planning, and business services to clients throughout rural and urban Alaska and occasionally beyond. We have over 25 years of experience expanding our clients’ capacity to fulfill their objectives through custom research and impartial analysis, strategic and business planning, public outreach and engagement, facilitation services, and administrative and program support. Our clients are municipalities, tribes, state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses of all sizes. 

We believe the best solutions emerge when people are brought together with common goals and clarity, especially in a world that is always changing. 

Our approach matches best practices and depth of knowledge with creativity and vision to develop the best solutions for our clients. We assemble a custom team for each project and tailor the process to fit the project scope. We frequently collaborate with a range of professional partners who are experts in their fields to bring in additional expertise when it benefits the project. 

Our staff bring in-depth knowledge of Alaska history, cultures, and communities to all projects. We seek to bring people together to identify concerns, articulate shared values, and work toward achievable solutions. Our team includes individuals with academic and professional backgrounds in applied economics, communications, planning, organizational development, nonprofit administration and accounting, and grant management. 

We welcome candidates who thrive in a dynamic work environment where no two days are exactly alike, and there is always something new to learn. 

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General Responsibilities 

Project Management 

• Willingness to be considered a ‘leader’ at the firm 
• Develop scopes of work and budgets for projects with support from ii staff and leadership ● Oversee contracted project deliverables through use of critical thinking and decision making and ensure clarity (with the client and internally) on timeline, tasks, and fulfillment of all intermediate and final deliverable(s) 
• Lead Project Teams - With a trusting mindset, lead internal teams by delegating, tracking and monitoring tasks. This involves the ability to: 

○ Build understanding and trust with team members 

○ Engage in positive communication and collaboration 

○ Coordinate with other consultants and staff on projects and workload management, managing “up and across” or renegotiating roles/tasks/timelines as necessary 

• Manage client relations - Build partnership, practice clear communication around expectations of all parties, and problem solve as needed 
• Remain flexible and adaptable to client and firm’s needs around timeline, capacity, and scope of work 

Facilitation 

• Listen with the ability to summarize what was said and potentially repeat and/or reframe
• Ability to hold space for process - not as the ‘holder of answers’ but instead the ‘holder of processes’ 
• Understanding of group dynamics, including biases, power, and structures 

Fulfillment of Project Deliverables 

• Fulfill project deliverables on a range of contracts. Due to the dynamic nature of being a small consulting firm, these projects and deliverables shift as contracts conclude and new clients come in. Right now, ii’s project work is in infrastructure, renewable energy, economic development, public health, grant writing and administration, and strategic planning. Examples of components of project deliverables could include but are not limited to: 

○ Creating stakeholder engagement plans, recruiting for and coordinating focus groups, economic development planning, qualitative and quantitative data collection/analysis, designing visually appealing reports, group facilitation, and researching specific topics for use in reports. 

Business Support and Development 

• Lead with other consultants and participate in maintaining and building client relationships, and new work discovery/networking 
• Match ii’s values with potential projects to decide whether it’s a fit (with help from staff and Management Team) 
• Lead with other consultants and participate in project proposals 
• Participate in Information Insights’ internal growth/development processes (strategic planning, workplace culture, diversity/equity/inclusion/justice) 

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• Participate in 1-2 Information Insights’ internal teams. These currently include Social Media & Newsletter, Mentorship, DEIJ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice), and Team Building
• Support outcomes as identified/needed from internal growth/development processes
• Provide as-needed assistance or leadership with outreach and marketing materials to support Information Insights’ business development 

Professional Qualifications 

The following are required: 

• Demonstrated project and people management experience 
• Demonstrated commitment to professional and respectful workplace collaboration
• Proactive approach to problem-solving, with a focus on learning and finding solutions
• Commitment to professional development and growth 
• Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to write in a clear, concise style free of technical or academic jargon 
• Strong oral communication skills, including self-assurance conducting interviews, making phone calls, facilitating meetings, and giving presentations to a range of audiences
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate, synthesize, and summarize information from a variety of sources 
• Ability to work without direct supervision, manage time effectively, and juggle multiple tasks and deadlines while supporting various projects; but request support when needed
• Ability to communicate individual capacity and boundaries to ensure work is completed
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications 
• Ability and willingness to travel for work; necessity for travel identified on a project-to-project basis 

The following are preferred (important but not required): 

• Bachelor degree or higher 
• Experience conducting group facilitation, moderation, and strategic planning
• Experience working or living in rural Alaska or knowledge of Alaska Native cultures and rural realities 
• Experience in mentoring and managing staff who are newer to the workforce or to consulting 
• Experience with federal grant proposals, management, and reporting 

Other skill sets we are interested in include graphic design, data analysis, survey design/administration, strategic planning, and organizational development. Please mention them in your cover letter and tell us about other skills you bring that would support this consulting work. 

Additional Job Information 

Employees must also possess the following abilities: 

• Ability to adhere to safety rules and other reasonable regulations pertaining to the position  
• Ability to refrain from violence 
• Ability to work in cooperation with other workers within the organization 

Company Culture 

At Information Insights, we are committed to doing the “forever work” of fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace with a culture where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to thrive, recognize and evaluate our privileges and biases, and explore ways to hold ourselves accountable to our values and mission. We engage in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice, Team Building, Cultural Awareness, and Leadership Development. 

Physical and Mental Demands 

The physical demands of this position require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing. Requires near vision to write and read printed materials and computer screens. Requires hearing and speaking to exchange information on the telephone or in person. The employee is regularly required to reach with their hands and arms and lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. Requires sufficient arm, hand, finger dexterity to operate a keyboard and other office equipment. Repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers may also be required. 

The mental demands of this position require the employee to communicate by oral and written means in an appropriate business manner and have cognitive skills to understand instructions, readily recall facts and details, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Requires interaction and communication with survey or focus group participants, meeting participants during facilitation projects, grant funders and recipients, current/prospective clients, project partners and subcontractors, and professional colleagues. This position includes the need to regularly learn new process tools and software/applications to complete project work, and requires employees to absorb large amounts of information at the outset of a project. 

Information Insights is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to the applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with qualified physical and mental disabilities. 

Work Environment 

This position is performed in a dynamic, small office setting with an open layout. Remote work is supported but not required. We require Fairbanks-based staff to work at least partially in the office to promote collaboration and company culture, but this schedule and frequency can be negotiated on an individual basis. Remote staff are required to travel to Fairbanks up to 4 times per year to attend all-staff training or workshops. Out of state employment is rare and considered on a case by case basis. 

Conclusion 

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. 

Information Insights is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What You Will Be Doing:
As an Emergency Management Specialist 2, your role as the community liaison for the state's disaster initial response team in Alaska will involve collaborating with local agencies and community organizations to enhance pre-emergency planning and preparation efforts. You will support the implementation of Response Preparedness Programs, ensuring that communities are equipped to handle disasters effectively. Additionally, you'll actively engage in disaster recovery programs, helping to facilitate a coordinated response during and after statewide disasters or emergencies, thereby strengthening community resilience and recovery efforts.

Our Mission and Culture:
The mission of the DHS&EM is to lead the way in Homeland Security and Emergency Management to foster a prepared, resilient Alaska capable of meeting the needs of its communities and citizens in response to all-hazards events.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:
As a valued member of the HS&EM team, you will play a big role in supporting a profoundly meaningful mission.  We believe in self-growth and career advancement by encouraging and providing multiple opportunities for training and development.  This position allows for a flexible alternate work week schedule, along with paid leave accrual, extensive retirement options, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans.  

The Working Environment You Can Expect:
HS&EM is proudly located on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER) surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arctic Valley where you can enjoy a three-mile paved walking / jogging trail and have access to both an on-site café and fitness center at the Army National Guard Armory.  You will be able to work and enjoy recreation alongside uniformed members and other state employees to accomplish our mission while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Advocacy:  Organizes and leads advocacy efforts with local, state, and federal government entities and elected officials that support the mission of an agency.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Decisiveness: Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited, or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
• Manages and Organizes Information: Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately

The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access, which is required with this position's work location on base. The background check may include fingerprinting. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of the federal background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) card allowing base access. Also, you must be able to maintain the clearance throughout your employment. If using a private vehicle this will require a valid Alaska Driver License, proof of vehicle insurance, and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration.
 
State employees are guests on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; clearance and access is not within the State's control.

Special Note: In addition, in some cases employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC). As part of the examination process, a background check investigation, including a criminal records check, may be conducted. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of entry professional level experience mitigating against, preparing for, responding to, or recovering from emergencies, disasters, or terrorist events. The required experience is met by service as an Emergency Management Specialist 1 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

Two years of entry professional level experience either creating contingency plans, conducting exercises to evaluate plans and training, responding to events creating civil disruption or environmental disturbance, or coordinating the recovery from such events.

OR

A bachelor's degree, in any field, from an accredited college;

AND

One year of entry professional level experience either creating contingency plans, conducting exercises to evaluate plans and training, responding to events creating civil disruption or environmental disturbance, or coordinating the recovery from such events.

Special Note:
A valid Alaska driver's license is required.

Some positions require the incumbent to obtain a federal security clearance.

Work may require periodic, 24-hour on-call duty and travel to remote locations in small aircraft and boats, and may involve exposure to inherently hazardous or potentially dangerous environmental conditions.

Additional Information Required

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.  
Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. 

 Required documents due at the time of interview:

• Last two (2) performance evaluations or two (2) professional letters of recommendation (dated within the last year), if evaluations are not available. 
• Three (3) professional references we may contact by phone (must include position titles, and one former supervisor).  
• Only include transcripts if using education to meet minimum requirements.
• Valid Alaska Driver’s License.

Note:  You will not need to bring if not already attached/submitted with your application package. 

Bargaining Unit:
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, do not complete this question.

Education:
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts must be attached at the time of application, submitted to the contact information below, or provided at the time of interview if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications. If you cannot attach it to your application, email or fax it to the contact provided in the job posting.

Work Experience:
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
 
Note: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Multiple Vacancies:
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies. 

Application Notice:
 You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: 
 
EEO Statement:
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
 
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