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Literacy Council of Alaska
Board of Directors

Closing Date

12/31/2025

Current Position Description

Board of Directors

Literacy Council of Alaska – Board of Directors Opportunity

The Literacy Council of Alaska (LCA) empowers adults in Interior and Northern Alaska through equal access to education, language learning, and workforce development. We provide GED and ELL instruction, career pathway support for at-risk youth, and operate Forget-Me-Not Books, a community used bookstore that helps fund our programs, promote a love of reading, and supplies book donations to organizations throughout our community.

We are seeking board members who are passionate about education and community development and who can bring skills or experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Public policy or government relations

  • Retail Business (to advise on bookstore strategy and operations)

  • Finance

  • Fundraising/development

  • Legal expertise

  • Education or workforce development

Board members help guide strategic direction, strengthen community partnerships, support fundraising, and advocate for equal access to education for all Alaskans.

Commitment: Monthly meetings and occasional committee participation.
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska

If you’re ready to make an impact through adult education and lifelong learning, we’d love to connect with you.

Position Type

Board of Directors: Voluntary, legal governing body of a nonprofit.

Current areas of focus for board recruitment

Finance, Fundraising, Legal, Other, Public Policy

Mission / Core Purpose / Core Values

OUR MISSION
To change lives through literacy for people of all ages in Fairbanks and the Interior.

OUR VISION
Providing every individual with access to literacy resources needed to navigate life and contribute to a thriving community.

OUR VALUES
Community, Collaboration, Commitment, Belonging

Briefly describe your board culture.

Our board culture is evolving and forward-looking, with a recent focus on implementing our new strategic plan and ensuring long-term sustainability. We value open communication and personal interaction, blending the experience of long-time members with the fresh perspectives of newer ones, all united by a shared commitment to literacy and community impact.

Why is board diversity important to this organization?

Board diversity is essential to the Literacy Council of Alaska because our work serves people of all backgrounds and experiences. A diverse board brings broader perspectives, lived experiences, and ideas that strengthen decision-making and ensure our programs reflect and meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve across Interior and Northern Alaska.

Board Meeting Location

Literacy Council of Alaska

Online meeting optional?

Yes

Number of board meetings / year including retreats

12

Average hours per month?

3-5

Are there term limits?

No

Board terms (years)

3

Please describe any giving and/or fundraising expectations of your board members.

We encourage board members to make a personal gift that’s meaningful to them and to take part in fundraising efforts that help sustain our programs — whether through outreach, sponsorship connections, or participation in events.

Address

724 27th Ave
Suite 2
Fairbanks AK 99701
Website: https://www.literacycouncilofalaska.org/Website
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/literacycouncilofalaskaFacebook

Organization Info

EIN: 92-6010100
Year of Incorporation: 1973
Location: Interior
Focus: Youth & Education
Operating Budget: $1M-$5M
Number of Staff: 12
Number of Board Members: 5
Guidestar page: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/92-6010100

Contacts

Primary Contact for Board Recruitment:
Karalee Watts

Executive Director:
Lucie Magrath