Arts & Community Capacity Builder — Service Fellowship

Community Arts Engagement & Capacity Building Ameri Corps

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.

Please note:

This listing is currently not accepting applications.

The Ameri Corps Member will support the Greater Sitka Arts Council by expanding organizational capacity through community arts engagement, volunteer coordination, and program support. The member will help increase access to arts programming, strengthen community participation, and develop sustainable systems that support long‑term program delivery. Service activities include coordinating and supporting inclusive community arts events; assisting with the development, promotion, and outreach of arts programming;

recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers; supporting systems for event planning, volunteer management, and program tracking; collaborating with the GSAC Board and community partners; and tracking and reporting participation data. This position emphasizes capacity building by strengthening volunteer infrastructure, improving operational systems, and expanding community engagement in the arts.

Training, Education award upon successful completion of service, Living Allowance, Housing, Health Coverage.

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• Education
• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth

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