Marine & Outdoor Youth Survival Educator

AmeriCorps; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Housing

Childcare assistance if eligible

Education award upon successful completion of service

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking a Marine & Outdoor Youth Survival Educator in Sitka, Alaska. This full-time role involves coordinating marine safety education programs for K-12 youth and supporting community outreach efforts. Candidates should be college graduates with strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively. The program offers various benefits, including health coverage and a childcare assistance program, along with a full education award upon successful completion of service.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential for a positive service experience.
• Ability to adapt activities for different age groups and coordinate with educational partners.
• Experience or knowledge in marine safety education is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and co-facilitate experiential marine safety education programs.
• Adapt activities for different age groups and support volunteer recruitment.
• Assist in maintaining gear, inventory, and completing program documentation.
• Support outreach projects and reflect local Indigenous knowledge in materials.

Skills

Recruitment

Education

Communications

Conflict Resolution

Public Speaking

Teaching/Tutoring

Youth Development

Writing/Editing

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 Marine & Outdoor Youth Survival Educator supports AMSEA in delivering hands‑on, experiential marine safety education for K–12 youth and, when approved, other Alaska communities. The role includes coordinating and co‑facilitating programs teaching cold‑water survival, shore survival, shelter building, radio use, emergency signaling, fire starting, and personal/vessel survival kit building. Duties include adapting activities for different age groups, coordinating logistics with schools and youth organizations, and supporting volunteer recruitment and follow‑up. The member contributes to outreach projects, curricula, and materials that reflect local and Indigenous knowledge, and provides grant‑supporting stories and documentation without managing proposals. Additional responsibilities include assisting with AMSEA classes in a non‑staff‑replacement role, completing data entry and program documentation, maintaining gear and inventory, and aiding special projects aligned with AMSEA’s mission.

Program Benefits

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

Terms

None

Service Areas

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

Skills

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

Summary

Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National

Program: Marine & Outdoor Youth Survival Educator

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
601 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka AK 99835
9077385234
[e-mail]
https://www.sitkaschools.org/en-US/americorps-b7d951ac