Wellness and Prevention Specialist

Kodiak Area Native Association; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Parental leave

Health plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

PTO & holidays

Gym membership

EAP

Tuition assistance

Leadership development

Loan repayment programs

Housing assistance

Job summary

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) seeks a compassionate Wellness & Prevention Specialist to develop and deliver education, prevention programming, and community outreach across the Kodiak region.

The role works with youth, families, schools, villages, and partners to promote wellness through education, events, trainings, and culturally responsive programming.

Ideal candidates are comfortable speaking to groups, organizing events, and adapting programs to the needs of diverse communities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of public speaking/education facilitation experience.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate health information clearly.
• Ability to build relationships with community members and partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, promote, and host wellness and prevention education events in the service region.
• Facilitate community-based prevention groups, trainings, and educational activities.
• Develop programming on health topics affecting youth, adults, and special populations.
• Travel to villages to provide outreach and educational presentations when requested.
• Provide information about KANA health services and resources.

Skills

Public speaking

Facilitation

Event planning

Community outreach

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Job description

Position Overview

KANA is seeking a compassionate, engaging, and community-focused Wellness & Prevention Specialist to develop and deliver wellness education, prevention programming, and community outreach throughout the Kodiak region.

This position works directly with youth, adults, families, schools, villages, and community partners to promote wellness and prevention through education, events, trainings, and culturally responsive programming. The ideal candidate is comfortable speaking to groups, building relationships, organizing events, and adapting programs to meet the needs of diverse communities.

Why Join KANA

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) is a Tribal health organization committed to elevating the lives of the people we serve. At KANA, employees are more than staff members; they are part of a mission driven team committed to meaningful work, community impact, and long-term growth.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7% employer contribution beginning in year two, paid regardless of employee contribution
• Paid Parental Leave80% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Access to 20+ medical plan options through federal OPM benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance at 2.5x annual salary
• AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Free gym membership to the KANA Wellness Center
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
• Leadership development and internal advancement opportunities
• Eligibility for IHS and NHSC loan repayment programs (role dependent)
• Potential temporary housing assistance for relocating employees, based on availability

What You'll Do

Wellness & Prevention Programming

• Plan, organize, promote, and host wellness and prevention education events throughout KANA's service region
• Facilitate community-based prevention groups, discussions, trainings, and educational activities
• Develop programming focused on health and wellness topics affecting youth, adults, and special populations
• Provide education related to substance use, suicide prevention, mental health, resiliency, protective factors, and other relevant health topics
• Stay current on emerging health and prevention information to support effective community education
• Incorporate culturally appropriate approaches into wellness and prevention activities

Community Outreach

• Provide services in villages, schools, homes, and other community settings
• Participate in KANA's village health fair schedule
• Develop relationships with village community members and community partners
• Provide information and resources about KANA Health services
• Support special population initiatives and community-specific wellness activities
• Travel to villages following adverse events to provide community support, educational presentations, discussions, and individual contacts when requested

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience in public speaking, education/training facilitation, event planning, community outreach, or a related area
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to facilitate groups and communicate health information effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with community members and partners
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances
• Intermediate computer skills, including email, internet, word processing, and spreadsheets

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree
• Experience with program management
• Grant writing experience
• Clerical or administrative experience
• Experience working with youth
• Experience with social media, website content, event applications, or online media creation and publishing tools

Our Values

Everything we do at KANA is guided by:

Courtesy Caring Respect Sharing Pride

Life in Kodiak

Build your nursing career in one of Alaska's most unique communities. Kodiak offers breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, outdoor recreation, and a close-knit community while providing the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families.