Marine & Outdoor Youth Survival Educator

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 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.

• Support AMSEA in delivering hands‑on, experiential marine safety education for K–12 youth and, when approved, other Alaska communities.
• Coordinate and co‑facilitate programs teaching cold‑water survival, shore survival, shelter building, radio use, emergency signaling, fire starting, and personal/vessel survival kit building.
• Adapt activities for different age groups, coordinate logistics with schools and youth organizations, and support volunteer recruitment and follow‑up.
• Contribute to outreach projects, curricula, and materials that reflect local and Indigenous knowledge, and provide grant‑supporting stories and documentation without managing proposals.
• Assist with AMSEA classes in a non‑staff‑replacement role, complete data entry and program documentation, maintain gear and inventory, and aid special projects aligned with AMSEA’s mission.

• Health coverage
• Housing
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Education award upon successful completion of service

• Program type:
  Ameri Corps State / National
• Program title:
  Marine & Outdoor Youth Survival Educator
• Program start / end date: 09/01/2026 – 08/31/2027
• Work schedule:
  
  Full time
• Education level:
  College graduate
• Age requirement:
  Minimum 22, maximum 99
• Program locations:
  Alaska
• Accepting applications:
  From 03/01/2026 to 08/31/2027
• Contact:
  Lawrie Lawrie, 601 Halibut Point Rd, Sitka AK 99835, , lawries, https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-b7d951ac

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