SHI - Specialist

The primary objective of this position is to assist with coordination and provide direct support for the Juneau Youth Build 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.

The primary objective of this position is to assist with coordination and provide direct support for the Juneau Youth Build 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.

• 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.

• 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.

This position will have oversight of 2 direct reports.

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.

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.

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…