YAH (DENA’INA: “GROW”) PROGRAM
CIRI Shareholder and Descendant leadership development program
Program Overview
Designed to identify potential leaders, encourage creativity and innovation, and empower those looking to play a key role in CIRI’s business operations and future success, the Yah Program prepares CIRI Shareholders and confirmed Descendants for executive leadership roles within CIRI, CIRI subsidiaries and affiliate organizations. Participants will learn about CIRI’s business lines, strategy and operations, and ANCSA/mission-critical programs, benefits and services.
During the program’s first year, the participant will be placed at CIRI as the Yah Executive and directly report to the CEO. In addition, an individual development plan will be created based on the participant’s interests and skills. This development plan will help guide the participant through years two through six of the program. CIRI will support the participants placement within CIRI and with CIRI subsidiaries, affiliate organizations and external business partners.
Deadline
Applications for the Yah Program are accepted year-round. Up to two full-time Yah Executive positions are allocated for the program annually and will be filled as needed.
Duration, location and timeline
• Six-year program
• Year one placement in Anchorage, Alaska; Washington, D.C.; or work remotely
• Travel required up to 50-75% of the time
• Internal or external placement rotation during years two to six
• Mentorship from an assigned CIRI executive for the full six years
Eligibility
• Must be a CIRI Shareholder or Descendant.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Master’s or Juris Doctor degree in relevant field preferred.
• Seven or more years of experience in business, finance, legal or related field.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of ANCSA and Alaska Native cultures preferred.
Ideal candidates
• Strong desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Commitment to the program and to CIRI’s mission, vision and values.
• Thrives in fast-paced and demanding environments.
• Flexible; enthusiastically embraces change.
• Innovative, strategic and future-focused.
