SHI - Job Placement Specialist

Sealaska; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealaska Heritage Institute in Juneau is seeking a dedicated coordinator to assist with the Juneau YouthBuild and Cultural Warriors programs. You will support recruitment, services registration, and help participants build job-seeking skills while guiding them through available resources.

The role requires collaboration with program staff, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Some travel or driving a company vehicle may be required as part of duties and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in career counseling, education, psychology, sociology or a related field preferred.
• Notable professional experience in a related field may substitute for post-secondary education.
• Preferred minimum two years working as a case manager, youth development specialist, or related position.
• Experience with managing documentation for multiple funding streams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support program staff in recruiting, enrolling, supporting, retaining, and advocating for participants.
• Support program staff in regular check-ins with participants and 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 job interviews and conduct follow-ups with graduates.
• Plan and organize job-search skills workshops including interviewing, resume prep, and other skills.
• Conduct follow-ups with program completers and graduates; maintain partner relationships.
• Provide follow-up support services to participants as needed.
• Attend required training and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

2+ years in case management/youth development

Experience in career development workshops

Experience with diverse youth populations

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.

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.

Review the Benefits associated with this position: https://www.sealaska.com/benefits/

Who is Sealaska?

Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection. Sealaska Heritage Institute is an affiliate of Sealaska.

We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees. As a subsidiary of a Native-owned company, Sealaska Heritage Institute is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.

Sealaska Heritage Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe.*

• “Indian Tribe” means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.