Southeast Conference is hiring a Grant Technician to provide administrative technical and financial support for grant programs managed by Southeast Conference (SEC), including the Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC). To apply please email a cover letter and resume to haley@seconference.org. The position will remain open until filled.

Read the job description below for more information.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provides efficient and effective contract compliance support to SEC program managers, ensuring that financial reports are prepared according to grant regulations and that contractual requirements are met.
• Assists finance and program staff in monitoring contract and subaward performance and ensures that invoices, and other documentation, are in compliance with SEC agreements.
• Ensures that SEC fully adheres to internal quality standards and that the requirements of SEC grant contracts and project awards are met.
• Provides financial reporting and other administrative support to Southeast Conference’s Finance Technician and Grants Specialist
• Maintain financial records carefully and precisely, entering accurate information into forms and spreadsheets, ensuring written communication is clear.
• Regularly updates and creates excel budget tracker of grants administered by SEC, assisting with financial reporting to the finance team.
• Interfaces with sub-awardees and contractors to gather required financial documentation for reimbursements, and other financial related transactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Background

Southeast Conference (SEC) is the federally designated Economic Development District (EDD) for Southeast Alaska, as well as the state designated Alaska Regional Development Organization. SEC’s mission is to undertake and support activities that promote strong economies, sustainable communities, and a healthy environment in Southeast Alaska.

In September 2022, Southeast Conference was awarded a $49 million U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC) grant to catalyze a viable and sustainable mariculture industry in Alaska, supporting the production of shellfish and seaweed, for the long-term benefit of the state’s economy, environment, and communities.

SEC leads the Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) grant coalition, which includes members of Alaska’s mariculture industry, tribal organizations, regulatory agencies, university system, regional EDDs, trade organizations, and others. A Governance Body, composed of AMC coalition leaders and Tribal executives from each of the project regions, guides the grant’s work and equity metrics.

The AMC has complementary grant components designed to break down barriers and develop Alaska’s mariculture industry.  The Overarching Narrative explains how the grant components work together to grow the industry in an equitable and responsible manner. The full project period for the AMC BBBRC project is October 1, 2022 to September 30th, 2026.