Project Coordinator-Drone Transportation Planning Project

Location Fairbanks, AK, US Organization Name Pharmacy Job Summary Job Summary: Tanana Chiefs Conference is a non-profit Tribal consortium that serves 42 communities across Interior Alaska. Many of these villages have no road access. They rely on small aircraft for medicines and medical supplies, so weather often delays deliveries by days.TCC has received a one-year RHTP planning grant to find out whether drones can deliver medicines and medical supplies to remote village clinics safely, reliably and at a sustainable cost. The planning year runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Partners include the University of Alaska Fairbanks Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI). The goal is an implementation-ready plan that TCC can take to future funders. Adhere to the TCC Ch' eghwtsen' model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy. Essential Functions Essential Functions: This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties . Representative Duties: Under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Director, job incumbent will: 1. Maintain the project work plan, Gantt chart and risk register, and track each task against the quarterly grant milestones. 2. Schedule, prepare and facilitate steering committee and partner meetings, and keep agendas, minutes and action items. 3. Track progress on deliverables, flag delays early, and recommend corrective actions to leadership. 4. Coordinate the project's document control, including version tracking for the project charter, plans and reports. 5. Plan and lead village engagement visits and community consultations, with attention to the cultural values and priorities of each community. 6. Help gather the information used to choose the priority villages for a future pilot. 7. Prepare clear, plain-language outreach and education materials for communities and partners. 8. Support the project's technical contractor based on the grant requirements. 9. Serve as day-to-day point of contact for the contractor, and track scope, timelines and deliverables for feasibility, regulatory, supply chain, GIS mapping and evaluation work. 10. Coordinate with ACUASI and other partners and support the drafting of partnership agreements and MOUs. 11. Coordinate the review of FAA drone operating requirements, including beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations. 12. Lead the preparation of the five-year implementation roadmap, the final planning report, and the application package for implementation funding. 13. Prepare quarterly progress reports for the RHTP program and briefings for TCC leadership. 14. Work with TCC Finance to monitor spending against the grant budget, so all funds are used appropriately by June 30, 2027. 15. Keep records needed for grant compliance, including travel, procurement and time documentation. Other Responsibilities: 1. Performs other duties as requested. 2. Travel to rural villages involves small aircraft, overnight stays in village housing, and cold or changing weather. Trips may be rescheduled because of weather. 3. Occasional work outside normal business hours may be needed for meetings and travel. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, business, project management or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree year for year. 2. Three (3) years of project coordination or project management experience, preferably in healthcare, public health or a grant-funded program. 3. Strong written communication skills, including experience writing reports, plans or grant deliverables. 4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office…

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