Program and Events Coordinator

Alaska Primary Care Association (APCA) is a pivotal organization committed to advancing the wellness of Alaska's diverse communities. With a mission centered on improving health access and outcomes, APCA serves as a key ally for all Alaskans to live their healthiest lives. The organization primarily supports Alaska Community Health Centers alongside various health workforce development partners. APCA's dedicated team of professionals comes from an array of health, training, and specialist disciplines, all working collaboratively to enhance community access to quality healthcare across the state.

As a nonprofit health organization, APCA is deeply involved in providing tailored training and technical assistance to community health providers. Their work spans several important areas including policy advocacy, workforce development, clinical care, financial sustainability, governance, and quality improvement. This ensures that community health centers and related health programs are equipped to meet the ever-changing healthcare needs of Alaskans.

The Program Coordinator role at APCA is an essential administrative and organizational position that supports the Health Center Operations and Quality department as well as the Government and External Affairs department. This full-time role demands a highly organized and proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, managing multiple tasks and priorities with efficiency and professionalism.

In this position, the Program Coordinator will be entrusted with a variety of responsibilities including maintaining and reconciling contracts and billing agreements related to community health center projects, managing departmental purchases and invoices, coordinating event planning, supporting committee work, and executing special projects. Additionally, the role requires tracking expenses and fee-for-service agreements to ensure timely payments and maintaining accurate documentation such as attendance records, meeting notes, and professional-quality materials like flyers and event agendas.

The Program Coordinator plays a critical role in facilitating smooth communication and operations within the organization by serving as a logistics point of contact for departments, assisting with travel arrangements for staff and consultants, managing external communication requests, and supporting webinars and live sessions with scheduling, recording, note-taking, and follow-up activities.

Overall, the role is ideal for a candidate who is detail-oriented, highly adaptable, and possesses strong technical and written communication skills. The successful applicant will have access to reliable private transportation, a valid Alaska driver’s license, and proficiency in Microsoft Office products. The position operates largely from an office setting with occasional local and in-state travel, contributing to the vital support framework that enables APCA to fulfill its mission.

This opportunity offers a chance to be part of an impactful organization dedicated to improving health outcomes throughout Alaska. The Program Coordinator will be working closely under the supervision of the Director of Government and External Affairs, contributing significantly to the organization's operational success and its vision of advancing wellness for all Alaskans.