Community Catalyst & Outreach Coordinator

Community Catalyst & Outreach Coordinator Program Overview

The Sitka Ameri Corps 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 a 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.

Youth Advocates of Sitka supports the mental health and wellbeing of youth and families. Ameri Corps members help provide enrichment opportunities, academic support, mentoring, mental health assistance, and life skills training that strengthens youth resilience and long‑term success. Members build supportive relationships, communicate well with staff, adapt to changing needs, and maintain a collaborative approach. Strong communication skills and readiness for local weather are essential.

Members model healthy behavior, address individual youth needs, support positive behavior, and assist with problem solving. They teach social‑emotional skills, plan and lead youth activities, facilitate groups, support culturally relevant programming, and act as positive role models. Duties also include documentation, transporting youth, assisting with meals, and maintaining a safe environment.

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

None

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

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

08/12/2026- 08/11/2027

Full Time

College graduate

Minimum:22 Maximum:99

ALASKA

From 03/01/2026 To 08/31/2027

Lawrie Lawrie

Sitka AK 99835