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Learn more about upcoming events, job opportunities, and announcements in Southeast Alaska.
Upcoming Events
In-person and digital events, workshops, trainings, and gatherings hosted by our Partners.
Upcoming Event
SSP Monthly Rural Economic Development (RED) Hangout
Ongoing / Remote / Sustainable Southeast Partnership
SSP rural economic development catalyst Brooke Leslie is hosting a Monthly Rural Economic Development (RED) Coalition Hangout monthly every third Thursday from 9-10:30 am AKST. This hangout is a virtual opportunity to cross geographic locations and organizations, share ideas and collaborate on rural economic development projects and initiatives in Southeast Alaska. Find the zoom link here. If you have any questions please reach out to brooke@spruceroot.org.
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SSP Monthly Partnership Hangout
Fourth Tuesday of every month / Remote / Sustainable Southeast Partnership
SSP Monthly Hangouts are a space for us to forge relationships with each other, share resources and catalyze and collaborate on projects that bring us closer to our goal of a culturally, ecologically, and economically prosperous Southeast. The next SSP Monthly Hangout will happen on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 from 9-11 a.m. AKDT. SSP virtual hangouts happen monthly on the fourth Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. AKDT. Sign up for the SSP newsletter to get the SSP Monthly Hangout reminders here. Add the recurring event to your calendar here. Find the zoom link here. If you have questions or comments please […]
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SSP Monthly Workforce Development Hangout
Third Wednesday of every month / Remote / Sustainable Southeast Partnership
SSP supported monthly workforce development and career and technical education calls provide a facilitated opportunity for community-based and regional partners to share updates and developments in the areas of workforce development and career and technical education, sit in on presentations by stakeholders and actors in these spaces, and engage in routine strategic planning and program development. These sessions are centered around increasing collaboration, reducing duplication of projects and inspiring regenerative economic growth initiatives. These virtual meetings happen on the third Wednesday of every month from 11-12:00 p.m. AKDT. Add the recurring event to your calendar here. Find the zoom link […]
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Job openings, internships, fellowships, seasonal work and other employment opportunities available across our regional network.
Job Opening
Alaska Youth Stewards Seeking Leaders and Crew
Now- May 2024 / Kake, Angoon, Hoonah, Prince of Wales / Tlingit & Haida
The Alaska Youth Stewards program is seeking crew leaders for the 2024 season! Crew leaders are responsible for training and supporting youth crews throughout the field season and are hired by the host organization for a minimum of 4-6 months. Crew members, aged 14-18, are paid and participate in the season starting in June – mid August. Hiring time frame is dependent on crew but can be as early as March and go until late May. A typical season runs roughly early June through mid August. Questions and information: AlaskaYouthStewards@gmail.com or to the specific crew contact READ MORE >Job Opening
Spruce Root is hiring
Ongoing / Southeast, Alaska / Spruce Root
Spruce Root is hiring a Community Economic Development Fellow through the Alaska Fellows Program. The Alaska Fellows Program nurtures the next generation of Alaska-based leaders. This fall-to-spring residential fellowship program nurtures the next generation of Alaska-based leaders by pairing talented young people with strong communities and professional mentors, including Spruce Root. Fellow supports developing and managing projects that improve Spruce Root’s ability to attract, support and retain clients across all programming. Learn more and apply here. READ MORE >Announcements
Opportunities, resources, and announcements curated by our regional Partnership.
Announcement
Fisheries Access Survey in Southeast
Ongoing / Southeat, AK / Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust
Your feedback is crucial in informing the Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust’s efforts to promote sustainable fishing practices and equitable access to Southeast Alaska’s rich marine resources. With funding from the Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy (SASS) initiative, we are conducting this survey to understand local participation and identify any barriers hindering community engagement in fisheries. We welcome all perspectives on subsistence, commercial, and recreational fishing. Thank you for helping us work to create a more inclusive and resilient fishing industry in Southeast Alaska. Data Protection & ConfidentialityInformation shared as part of this survey will be anonymized to preserve confidentiality. Your answers […] READ MORE >Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunity
The Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) is offering several financial assistance opportunities available to private land owners, Tribes, Tribal corporations and other organizations
Ongoing / Alaska / Natural Resources Conservation Services
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Southeast Conference and Spruce Root seek proposals for capacity-building microgrants
Southeast Conference and Spruce Root are soliciting proposals from eligible Southeast Alaska organizations for microgrants that further Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy’s goals of supporting a diverse economy, conserve natural resources, and improve community resiliency and Tribal engagement and stewardship throughout Southeast Alaska. Learn more and apply here. READ MORE >
Funding Opportunity
Reminder to use your Community Facility Power Cost Equalization Allocation!
Ongoing / Rural Alaska / Alaska Energy Authority
Want help paying for energy costs at community facilities? Most rural Alaska communities receive an allocation of Power Cost Equalization (PCE) funding to help pay for energy costs at community facilities. Based on data released by the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA), over 3.7 million kilowatt hours of Community Facility PCE allocated to AP&T’s service areas were not utilized in 2022 – benefits valued by the AEA at over $500,000. Please encourage your community’s public facilities to sign up for this affordable energy benefit! Click here for the form. READ MORE >