Alaska Youth Environmental Action; AYEA Youth Leadership Coordinator

Alaska Youth for Environmental Action (AYEA) Youth Leadership Coordinator

The Alaska Center Education Fund & Alaska Youth for Environmental Action

• At least 1 year (or equivalent seasonal) experience working with youth, preferably middle-high school age. Applicants who have experience organizing young-adult peers will also be considered; a strong interest in working with youth is required;
• Strong preference given to candidates who have experience working with youth from rural Alaska;
• Demonstrated effective experience leading hands‑on educational activities, trainings, or workshops;
• Strong organizational skills with at least some experience in planning and executing logistics for complex events (could be camps, trainings, summits or educational conferences, etc.);
• Proven track record in public speaking and facilitation skills;
• Knowledge of Alaskan cultures and communities;
• Familiarity with community organizing, climate justice, and/or advocacy, and a knowledge of social and environmental justice issues in Alaska;
• Commitment to understanding race, class, gender, and other equity issues in impacting the growth and leadership of young Alaskans. Experience and commitment to strengthening racial justice, equity, and inclusion in youth programs;
• Have strong interpersonal skills for engaging young people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including youth who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQ+, and Alaskans and youth from both rural and urban communities;
• Be able to effectively engage and communicate with teens, families, and volunteers using different platforms; such as zoom, facebook and instagram, google suite, email & phone
• Proven track record in handling multiple projects simultaneously, meeting frequent deadlines;
• Demonstrated ability to adapt and adjust to changing circumstances quickly;
• Be able to work as a member of a team and independently;
• Hold a current certification in 1st Aid and CPR or be willing to become certified;
  More advanced certification such as WFA or WFR is preferred but not required;
• Must be able to pass a background check to work with youth;
• Current, valid driver's license and ability to drive 15‑passenger vans or willingness to be trained.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in overnight/residential settings;
• Experience with grassroots organising and campaign/project development, either as a participant or leader;
• Have an existing network of connections with young Alaskan leaders, adult mentors, and eagerness to expand AYEA’s network.

Physical Requirements /

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for long periods;
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds;
• May be exposed to inclement weather (i.e., cold or hot temperatures, rain, snow, etc.) for short periods of time;
• Frequent travel will be required for this position, for each community workshop and summit. Depending on workshop locations, this may include travel to rural communities and travel via commercial airlines, small plane, boat, ferry, etc.;
• Depending on where you are based, travel may also be required for supporting youth to attend conferences and leadership opportunities. Overnights and chaperone duties may also be required for these;
• For each of the two summits, travel, long‑days, and overnight work (as a chaperone) is required. One summit is in Juneau and one is in the Anchorage area. For each summit, 6‑7 full days and overnights will be required;
• While traveling on behalf of AYEA, may be lodged in hotels, camp facilities, school floors, etc.; AYEA will provide sleeping bags, sleeping pads in these instances;
• Travel may be delayed or extended based on weather or mechanical delays, etc.;
• Workshop and summit coordination requires the ability to respond quickly to changing situations;
• Occasional evening and weekend work outside of workshops and summits may be required for other trainings and events.

The AYEA Youth Leadership Coordinator will serve as a lead facilitator and coordinator for a series of community workshops and youth leadership opportunities over spring 2026-spring 2027. In addition, the AYEA Youth Leadership Coordinator will help with the two annual…