Developmental Relationship & Enrichment Activity Specialist

AmeriCorps; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance (if eligible)

Housing

Training

Health coverage

Choice of education award or end-of-service stipend

Job summary

A community service organization in Sitka, Alaska is seeking dedicated individuals for the Developmental Relationship & Enrichment Activity Specialist role. Members will support youth through tutoring, mentoring, and building positive relationships within the community. This full-time program offers benefits such as housing, health coverage, and an education award or stipend. Applicants should be college graduates and possess strong communication skills. The role requires a commitment of service with training in leadership and conflict resolution.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential for a positive service experience.
• Ability to provide academic support through tutoring and study skills coaching.
• Experience working with youth or in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, consistent relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Plan and lead enrichment activities based on member strengths.
• Adjust responsibilities with the administrative team based on school needs.
• Provide academic support through tutoring, study-skills, and time-management coaching.
• Supervise large study groups.
• Manage the merit-buck store where students exchange earned credits for basic items.
• Assist with school clubs such as dance groups, GSA, and Student Council.
• Attend weekly meetings.
• Support campus events.
• Wear designated AmeriCorps gear.
• Follow all regulations for serving youth populations.

Skills

Fund raising / Grant Writing

Teaching / Tutoring

Youth Development

Conflict Resolution

Team Work

Public Speaking

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

• Build positive, consistent relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Adjust responsibilities with the administrative team based on school needs.
• Plan and lead enrichment activities that draw on member strengths.
• Provide academic support through tutoring, study‑skills, and time‑management coaching.
• Supervise large study groups.
• Manage the merit‑buck store where students exchange earned credits for basic items.
• Assist with school clubs such as dance groups, GSA, and Student Council.
• Attend weekly meetings.
• Support campus events.
• Wear designated AmeriCorps gear.
• Follow all regulations for serving youth populations.

Program Benefits

• Childcare assistance (if eligible)
• Housing
• Training
• Health coverage
• Choice of education award or end‑of‑service stipend

Terms

None

Service Areas

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

Skills

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

Program Details

• Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National
• Program: Developmental Relationship & Enrichment Activity 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: 03/01/2026 – 08/31/2027
• Contact: Lawrie Lawrie, Sitka, Alaska USA, 907‑738‑5234, [e-mail], https://www.sitkaschools.org/en-US/americorps-b7d951ac