Eco Therapy Outreach Specialist; Sitka

Adventure Therapy / Eco Therapy Outreach & Support — Develop

Ameri Corps

Ameri Corps members serve 36–40 hours per week as tutors, mentors, outreach workers, and community organizers. They live in co‑housing communities, share household responsibilities, and dedicate about 10% of their service hours to community engagement, building connections with local organizations. Because of Alaska’s geography and transportation limitations, members must commit to a full‑time term. Training emphasizes leadership development, conflict resolution, and critical‑thinking skills.

Sitka’s walkability allows most transportation to occur on foot or by bicycle, with housing centrally located.

Position Summary: Sitka Ameri Corps members support the community through a healing‑centered, culturally responsive program model. They build relationships through individual and group support, mentoring, and mental‑health enrichment activities to foster resilience and long‑term success for adults in recovery.

Member Duties:

• Deliver direct services, coordinate outreach, and strengthen program resources using adventure‑based and ecotherapy approaches such as nature‑based play, expressive arts, outdoor activities, and mindfulness.
• Build rapport with clients and familiarize with the Residential Program.
• Develop training materials and activity plans for staff working with diverse client populations.
• Lead outreach and resource development by researching and creating Adventure/Ecotherapy‑based activities for adults and youth.
• Design lesson plans, training materials, and summaries of nature‑based therapeutic approaches.
• Pilot and teach activities, ensuring safety and effective facilitation.
• Help develop outdoor play therapy spaces, strengthen community partnerships, and support life‑skill development.
• Document client progress and participate in meetings and professional development.

Program Benefits:

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

Service Areas:

• Community Outreach
• Community and Economic Development
• Education

Skills:

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

Education Level: College graduate

Age Requirement: Minimum 22, Maximum 99

Program Start/End Date: 09/01/2026 – 08/31/2027

Contact: Lawrie Lawrie
601 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka, AK 99835
907‑738‑5234
lawries
https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-b7d951ac

Ameri Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The federal employer EEO is also a COBRA benefits provider.