Community Catalyst & Outreach Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Housing

Health coverage

Childcare assistance if eligible

Job summary

A community outreach organization in Sitka, Alaska, is seeking AmeriCorps members to support youth through academic assistance, mentoring, and community engagement. The role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to working with local youth. Members will serve full-time in a cooperative living environment, engage in leadership training, and participate in community activities. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth while developing valuable skills.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and readiness for local weather are essential.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting youth programs is desirable.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide enrichment activities and academic support to youth.
• Help maintain a safe environment and assist with meals.
• Model healthy behavior and support youth development.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Teaching/Tutoring

Conflict Resolution

Youth Development

Community Organization

Public Speaking

Public Health

Education

Non-Profit Management

Education

College graduate

Job description

Overview

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. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties

Youth Advocates of Sitka supports the mental health and wellbeing of youth and families. AmeriCorps members help provide enrichment opportunities, academic support, mentoring, mental health assistance, and life skills training that strengthens youth resilience and long term success. Members build supportive relationships, communicate well with staff, adapt to changing needs, and maintain a collaborative approach. Strong communication skills and readiness for local weather are essential. Members model healthy behavior, address individual youth needs, support positive behavior, and assist with problem solving. They teach social emotional skills, plan and lead youth activities, facilitate groups, support culturally relevant programming, and act as positive role models. Duties also include documentation, transporting youth, assisting with meals, and maintaining a safe environment.

Program Benefits

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

Terms

None

Service Areas

Community Outreach, Community and Economic Development, Children/Youth, Education.

Skills

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

Summary

Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National

Program: Community Catalyst & Outreach Coordinator

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: Lawrie Lawrie

Sitka, Alaska USA

9077385234

[e-mail]

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

Listing ID 128736