Youth Outreach & Prevention Coordinator
AmeriCorps · Sitka, AK · 4 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
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
- Deliver prevention and mental-health education
- Build community partnerships
- Create inclusive materials
- Support school programs
- Conduct assessments
- Assist with grants, reporting, and program evaluation
- Engage in professional development
- Collaborate with diverse populations
- Promote programs through outreach
Requirements
- A related bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Prevention knowledge
- Background checks
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Tech proficiency
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills
- Flexibility
- Trauma-informed care
- Youth development
- Cultural responsiveness
Skills
- Community Organization
- Urban Planning
- Counseling
- Teaching/Tutoring
- Communications
- Education
- Writing/Editing
- Recruitment
- Business/Entrepreneur
- Disaster Services
- Veterans
- Public Health
- Architectural Planning
- Team Work
- Trade/Construction
- Environment
- Youth Development
- Medicine
- Law
- Fine Arts/Crafts
- Public Speaking
- Fund raising/Grant Writing
- Non-Profit Management
- First Aid
- Leadership
- General Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Social Services
- Computers/Technology
Benefits
- Health Coverage
- Housing
- Training
- Childcare assistance if eligible
- Education award upon successful completion of service
Pay
Details TBD
Schedule
Full Time
Contact
Sarah Lawrie
601 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka AK 99835
9079661440
lawries@sitkaschools.org