Aquarium Stewardship & Education AmeriCorps Member

Member Duties

• Supports Sitka Sound Science Center’s mission to increase understanding of coastal ecosystems through aquarium care and environmental education.
• Participates in hands-on aquarium stewardship and informal science education under professional supervision.
• Serves an even split between aquarium care and education.
• Aquarium Care: Assists with daily tank maintenance, maintains lab cultures, supports operation of *Tutu’s Tidepool* mobile touch tank, and contributes non-commercial photos for outreach.
• Education: Assists with marine science programming in classrooms, at the aquarium, and outdoors; facilitates small-group activities; and supports coordinated outreach programs.
• Service occurs in cold, wet aquarium and coastal environments.

Program Benefits

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Housing
• Living Allowance
• Health Coverage
• Training

Skills

• Trade/Construction
• Education
• Disaster Services
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Conflict Resolution
• Youth Development
• Architectural Planning
• Business/Entrepreneur
• Recruitment
• Non-Profit Management
• Public Health
• Communications
• Environment
• Counseling
• Computers/Technology
• Medicine
• Community Organization
• Urban Planning
• Veterans
• Social Services
• Leadership
• Writing/Editing
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• First Aid
• Public Speaking
• General Skills
• Fine Arts/Crafts
• Law
• Team Work

About the Role

The Sitka AmeriCorps Program works to address the high rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in rural Alaska by fostering strong developmental relationships with youth. Members support this mission through enrichment activities, academic assistance, mentoring, mental health support, and capacity building efforts.

Responsibilities

Members typically serve 36–40 hours per week in roles such as tutors, mentors, outreach workers, and community organizers. Members live in shared co-housing and help maintain a cooperative living environment. Up to 10% of service hours may be spent participating in community activities beyond the primary site—such as clubs, cultural events, tribal organizations, or community groups—to broaden cultural understanding and strengthen community relationships.

Requirements

Given Alaska’s geography and the community-based nature of service, members commit to a full term of service, with preference for local applicants. Leadership development is integral and includes training in self-leadership, conflict resolution, and effective service delivery. Sitka is a walkable community, and members primarily travel by foot, bicycle, or public transit.

Qualifications

Strong communication skills—and appropriate gear for local weather—are essential for a positive service experience. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Benefits

Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Housing, Living Allowance, Health Coverage, Training.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Full Time

Skills

• Trade/Construction
• Education
• Disaster Services
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Conflict Resolution
• Youth Development
• Architectural Planning
• Business/Entrepreneur
• Recruitment
• Non-Profit Management
• Public Health
• Communications
• Environment
• Counseling
• Computers/Technology
• Medicine
• Community Organization
• Urban Planning
• Veterans
• Social Services
• Leadership
• Writing/Editing
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• First Aid
• Public Speaking
• General Skills
• Fine Arts/Crafts
• Law
• Team Work

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Summary Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National Program
Aquarium Stewardship & Education AmeriCorps Member
Program Start/End Date: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: College graduate
Age Requirement: Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99
Program Locations: ALASKA
Accepting Applications From: 03/01/2026 To 08/31/2027
Contact: Sarah Lawrie
601 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka AK 99835
9077385234
lawries@sitkaschools.org
Listing ID: 129243