SHI - Job Placement Specialist

Sealaska Constructors; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealaska Heritage Institute in Juneau, Alaska seeks a full‑time program support role to assist the Juneau YouthBuild and Cultural Warriors programs, coordinating recruitment, participant services, and resource navigation.

You will help participants develop job‑seeking skills, plan workshops, and provide follow‑up support; some travel and vehicle use may be required. Regular hours are 8:00am–4:30pm, Mon‑Fri, with potential for additional events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in career counseling, education, psychology, sociology or related field preferred.
• Notable professional experience in a related field may substitute for post‑secondary education.
• Preferred experience with career development workshops or on‑the‑job training programs.
• Experience working with diverse youth population (ages 18–24).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with program staff to recruit, enroll, support, retain, and advocate for participants.
• Hold regular check-ins with participants and established participants.
• Assist with resource development and guide participants through resources.
• Develop job‑seeking and professional skills with participants.
• Ensure trainees are prepared for interviews and conduct follow‑ups.
• Plan and conduct job-search skills workshops (interviewing, resumes, etc.).
• Conduct follow‑ups with program completers and graduates.
• Maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Provide follow‑up support services as needed.
• Attend required training and professional development events.
• Support program managers as needed.
• May require driving a company vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Multitask management

Relationship building

Documentation & reporting

Independence & initiative

Team collaboration

Diversity awareness

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in career counseling, education, psychology, sociology or related field

Tools

Database navigation

Digital reporting

Job description

Job Summary

The primary objective of this position is to assist with coordination and provide direct support for the Juneau YouthBuild program and Cultural Warriors program, administered through Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supporting recruitment and services registration, supporting program participants in developing job‑seeking skills, assisting with resource development and navigation, and providing continuous follow‑up support.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support program staff in recruiting, enrolling, supporting, retaining, and advocating for program participants.
• Support program staff in meeting regularly with program participants and check-ins as needed with established participants.
• Assist with resource development and guide participants through resources as needed.
• Work with participants in developing job‑seeking and professional skills.
• Ensure trainees are prepared before going on job interviews, and conduct follow‑up assessments.
• Plan and organize job searching skills workshops including ones on interviewing, resume preparation, and other skills; organize career exploration and motivation activities.
• Conduct follow‑ups with program completers and graduates
• Support program staff with developing and maintaining relationships with partners.
• Provide follow‑up support services to participants as needed.
• Attend required training and professional development opportunities as requested by the Department of Labor, Department of Education, and / or SHI.
• Support program managers as needed.
• May require driving a company vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Demonstrate a high level of verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exhibit ability to manage multiple projects and activities with attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with program partners and participants.
• Technical capacity and expertise in documentation, visualization, navigating databases, and digital reporting.
• Ability to work independently and show strong initiative.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Ability to work with people from varying backgrounds and experiences.
• Knowledge of local community organizations is preferred.
• Valid drivers’ license and clean driving record.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will have oversight of 2 direct reports.

Work Environment

This position’s duties are performed at the offices of Sealaska Heritage Institute. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally communicate. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

About this Role

This is a full‑time benefited position. SHI employees are expected to work during SHI’s regular business hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. Additionally, employees may work up to or over 45 hours per week or additional time as needed to meet workload demands or special events such as Celebration. Minimal travel will be required for this position. Travel may include in‑person training and relevant professional development opportunities.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in career counseling, education, psychology, sociology or a related field preferred. Notable professional experience in a related field may be substituted for post‑secondary education.
• Preferred minimum two years working as a case manager, youth development specialist, or a related position with responsibility for managing the documentation for multiple funding streams
• Preferred experience in implementing career development workshops or on‑the‑job training programs.
• Experience working directly with, including classroom facilitation with a diverse youth population; preferably ages 18-24.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.