Job Description: Housing & Transportation Director

Location: Louden Tribal Office – Galena, Alaska

Supervisor: Tribal Administrator

Salary: $35 - $40 per hour DOE

Employment Status: Full Time Permanent

Open: Deadline to Apply Friday, August 1st at 4 pm

Position Summary:

The Louden Tribe is searching for a full-time employee in Galena to manage the Housing and Transportation Department and be responsible for tasks including but not limited to program and project planning and development, grant management and implementation, simple building and vehicle maintenance, water/sewer thaw services, snow removal, etc.

The Housing & Transportation Director requires the minimum qualifications outlined in this job announcement and extensive grant and project management experience. Entry level candidates are encouraged to apply for the Housing and Transportation Coordinator position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and implement housing and transportation grants

• Research and apply for additional grants for housing and transportation priority projects

• Work under the direction of the Tribal Administrator and Council to develop projects and budgets

• Work under the direction of the Tribal Council to develop and advance initiatives and programs for the Louden Housing and Transportation Department

• Manage the Louden owned properties and work with tenants to collect monthly rent and conduct inspections

• Respond to requests for assistance for water/sewer thaw and snow removal as part of Louden’s Elder Assistance Program

• Others duties as assigned

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to work both independently and with others on a variety of projects

• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office products and basic computer skills

• Practice safety and maintain a safe working environment

• Ability to work and stand up to eight (8) hours per day

• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) lbs

• Ability to work with a variety of power tools

• Good organizational skills

• Valid driver’s license as well as the ability to be able to comply with Tribal Vehicle Use Policy

• Must be eligible for employment in the U.S.

To apply or ask questions, please contact Brooke Sanderson at 907-656-1711 or brooke.sanderson@loudentribe.com.


Louden Tribal Council (aka Galena Village) is an Equal Opportunity Employer but does practice Indian Preference Hiring in accordance with Public Law 93-638, the Indian Self Determination and Education Act. Per LTC Policies applicants must pass pre-employment drug testing, and willing to submit to a background check.