Academic Specialist

AmeriCorps; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Childcare assistance

Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Health Coverage

Job summary

A community service program in Sitka, Alaska, is seeking an Academic Specialist to support students through tutoring, mentoring, and social-emotional guidance. The ideal candidate is a college graduate with strong communication skills and flexibility to adapt to student needs. Responsibilities include developing interventions, assisting with credit recovery, and engaging in community-based activities. Members enjoy benefits like housing and childcare assistance. Applications accepted from March 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be adaptable to student needs and demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Experience in tutoring or mentoring is essential.
• Willingness to participate in a collaborative work environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support students identified as academically or socially struggling.
• Develop targeted interventions and build relationships with students and families.
• Assist with credit recovery and provide after-school support.
• Participating in school meetings
• Assisting with credit recovery
• Supervising academic spaces and maintaining materials
• Offering after-school support
• Wearing an AmeriCorps uniform

Skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Mentoring

Tutoring

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Community Organiza tion

Social Services

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Communication

Education

Public Health

First Aid

Mentoring

Programs Management

Education

College graduate

Job description

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. 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. 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. Successful members communicate well with staff, adapt to changing needs, and maintain a collaborative, supportive approach. Strong communication skills—and appropriate gear for local weather—are essential for a positive service experience.

Member Duties

The MEHS AmeriCorps Academic Specialist supports boarding students through academic tutoring, mentoring, social‑emotional guidance, and enrichment that strengthens school connectedness. The role supplements—not replaces—school staff and requires flexibility, communication, and responsiveness to student needs. Duties include:

• Supporting students identified as academically or socially struggling
• Developing targeted interventions
• Building relationships with students and families
• Participating in school meetings
• Tutoring and helping with study skills and organization
• Assisting with credit recovery
• Supervising academic spaces and maintaining materials
• Offering after‑school support
• Wearing an AmeriCorps uniform

Members receive 2–4 weeks of onboarding, ongoing supervision, and may serve with Parks & Recreation in summer programming.

Program Benefits

• Housing
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Health Coverage

Service Areas

• Education
• Community and Economic Development
• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth

Skills

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

Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National

Program: Academic Specialist

Program Start/End Date: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027

Work Schedule: Full Time

Education level: College graduate

Age Requirement: Minimum: 22 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
[e-mail]

https://www.sitkaschools.org/en-US/americorps-b7d951ac