Skills Trainer

Skills Trainer

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.

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Member Duties :
Position Summary (Condensed to  1000 characters) Ameri Corps members support youth in Sitka using a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to build resiliency through academic, mental-health, and life-skills support. Members collaborate with teachers, counselors, and administrators to provide mentoring, behavioral redirection, crisis response, and positive role-modeling for at-risk youth. Under the CMHP Program Manager, they deliver non-clinical skills training for ages 5-21, teaching social-emotional skills, healthy relationships, self-care, and conflict resolution.

Members serve in schools lacking support or supplement existing skills-trainer capacity, offering consistent classroom assistance, behavioral interventions, and improved access to mental-health resources. Positioned in Sitka School District buildings, members remain at one school to build strong relationships and help YAS clients engage successfully in the school day.

Program Benefits :
Education award upon successful completion of service , Housing , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :

None

Service Areas :

Children/Youth , Community and Economic Development , Education , Community Outreach .

Skills :

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