The Coordinator for the Mat-Su Community Homeless Action Board (CHAB) is responsible for coordinating implementation and forward progress of the Board’s 5-Year Action and Funding Plan to address homelessness in the Mat-Su Borough.
This position provides strategic coordination, administrative support to the Board, and public engagement on homelessness-related issues. The Coordinator works closely with CHAB members, community partners, and regional and statewide organizations to ensure progress toward shared goals, use data to inform decision-making, and communicate the Board’s work to the public.
The Coordinator is housed at Valley Charities and serves as the primary staff support for the Community Homeless Action Board.
System Coordination & Strategy
- Coordinate the implementation and ongoing advancement of the CHAB 5-Year Action and Funding Plan.
- Track progress on first-year operating tactics and milestones.
- Facilitate the development of operating tactics for Years 2–5 of the Plan.
- Assist Board members and partner organizations with tasks necessary to advance the Plan’s goals.
- Monitor progress and identify barriers to implementation.
Board & Committee Support -- in conjunction with Valley Charities staff.
- Provide administrative support to the Community Homeless Action Board.
- Schedule Board and committee meetings.
- Prepare agendas, reports, presentations, and supporting materials.
- Record and distribute meeting minutes.
- Support Board committees and working groups as needed.
- Maintain organized records of Board activities and decisions.
Data & Performance Management
- Track and analyze data related to homelessness in the Mat-Su Borough.
- Promote effective use of data tools including the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and Homeless Connect.
- Identify service gaps, trends, and opportunities using data.
- Prepare reports, summaries, and visual presentations of data to inform Board strategy and decision-making.
Public Representation & Community Engagement
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the Community Homeless Action Board.
- Respond to inquiries from community members, businesses, media, and elected officials.
- Present information about homelessness and CHAB activities at public forums including:
- Community Councils
- Borough Assembly meetings
- Public hearings and workshops
- Community meetings and events
- Use data and analysis to help educate the public about housing and homelessness in the Mat-Su Borough.
Funding & Partnerships
- Support the Board in identifying potential funding sources to complete Action Plan goals.
- Assist with coordination of grant opportunities as directed by the Board.
- Network with peers and regional partners working on homelessness solutions.
Education & Outreach
- Educate community partners, government agencies, and the public about homelessness challenges and solutions in the Mat-Su Borough.
- Support community awareness efforts related to housing stability and homelessness prevention.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience living and working in the Mat-Su Borough.
- Current residence in the Mat-Su Borough preferred.
- Familiarity with housing and homelessness issues in Alaska.
- Experience working with coalitions, boards, or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
- Experience with community planning, public engagement, or program coordination.
Highly Valued
- Prior lived experience of homelessness.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Ability to coordinate complex tasks and manage multiple priorities.
- Effective facilitation and meeting management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders across sectors.
- Proficiency with standard office software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe, etc.).
- Ability to analyze and communicate data clearly to both technical and general audiences.
Valley Charities is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
After 60 days, Dental and Vision Insurance, Wellness Program EAP, Paid Holidays and PTO
Valley Charities, Inc.
Wasilla, Alaska
Please submit the following materials:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Three Professional References