Serve One Year in Stunning Sitka, Alaska<\/p>\n
Gain hands-on experience in education, mental health, and community-based service while living and serving in a rural Alaskan community.<\/p>\n
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PROGRAM PURPOSE<\/p>\n
The Sitka AmeriCorps Program works to mitigate the impacts of high Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs) scores common in rural Alaskan communities. We do this by fostering developmental relationships that support youth and families through:<\/p>\n
Enrichment activities<\/p>\n
Academic support and tutoring<\/p>\n
Mentoring<\/p>\n
Mental health and life-skills support<\/p>\n
Community capacity building<\/p>\n
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AmeriCorps members serve in direct service roles such as tutors, mentors, outreach workers, and community organizers, averaging 36\u201340 hours per week.<\/p>\n
Members live in intentional community housing with fellow AmeriCorps members, sharing responsibilities related to cooking, cleaning, and finances.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Members are also encouraged to spend 10% of their service hours supporting service activities outside of their primary placement.<\/p>\n
Through service, members often become active in local clubs, faith communities, support groups, and Sitka\u2019s tribal community\u2014learning firsthand about the joys and challenges of rural Alaskan life.<\/p>\n
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ABOUT Serve Alaska AND AmeriCorps<\/p>\n
Serve Alaska promotes and supports volunteerism statewide and administers AmeriCorps programs throughout Alaska. Serve Alaska is overseen by a Governor-appointed Commission and operates under the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Community and Regional Affairs.<\/p>\n
AmeriCorps is a federal agency that brings people together to address critical community challenges through national service. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors serve with organizations committed to strengthening communities nationwide. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.<\/p>\n
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POSITION SUMMARY<\/p>\n
Sitka AmeriCorps members serve across a variety of partner host sites, including:<\/p>\n
Academic\/SEL coaching and mentoring with the Sitka School District<\/p>\n
Healthy futures and mental health support through local nonprofit organizations such as SEARHC, Youth Advocates of Sitka and Sitka Counseling<\/p>\n
Service at Alaska Marine Safety Association<\/p>\n
Service in recreation and academic\/SEL support with Mt. Edgecumbe State Run Boarding High School.<\/p>\n
Service in the Arts<\/p>\n
Service at the University of Alaska Southeast.<\/p>\n
And more!<\/p>\n
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POSITION SUPERVISION<\/p>\n
Sarah Lawrie
Program Director, Sitka AmeriCorps Program<\/p>\n
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QUALIFICATIONS<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree preferred (social services, education, or related field strongly encouraged)<\/p>\n
Ability to follow oral and written instructions<\/p>\n
Ability to maintain confidentiality<\/p>\n
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines<\/p>\n
Ability to read, interpret, and apply rules and procedures<\/p>\n
Ability to withstand inclement weather<\/p>\n
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n
At least 17 years of age at the start of service<\/p>\n
High school diploma or equivalent<\/p>\n
U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident<\/p>\n
Successful completion of a National Criminal History Check in accordance with 45 CFR \u00a72522.202<\/i><\/p>\n
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TERM OF SERVICE<\/p>\n
Full-time, 10-12-month commitment<\/p>\n
1,700 and 1,200 terms<\/p>\n
Service schedule averages 36\u201340 hours per week<\/p>\n
Sufficient opportunity provided to complete hours, including holidays and approved time off<\/p>\n
Members dedicate 5\u201310 hours to recruitment support for Sitka AmeriCorps<\/p>\n
Opportunity to serve a second year, including a second Education Award\u00a0<\/p>\n
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PROGRAM TIME REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n
Participation in three mandatory national days of service:<\/p>\n
Monthly mandatory individual and group meetings<\/p>\n
Attendance at an all-member meeting in hosted by Serve Alaska typically in March\u00a0<\/p>\n
Training hours comply with 45 CFR \u00a72520.50<\/i><\/p>\n
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ORIENTATION AND TRAINING<\/p>\n
Program orientation upon arrival covering AmeriCorps, Sitka AmeriCorps, and life in Sitka<\/p>\n
Monthly cohort-based team-building and training sessions<\/p>\n
Monthly individual support meetings with Program Director<\/p>\n
Weekly or regular mentoring meetings with host site supervisors<\/p>\n
Site-specific training and professional development provided by host organizations<\/p>\n
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SKILLS YOU COULD GAIN<\/p>\n
Classroom management<\/p>\n
Behavior regulation strategies<\/p>\n
Intervention techniques<\/p>\n
Instructional planning<\/p>\n
Organization and time management<\/p>\n
Professional communication<\/p>\n
Advocacy and youth development<\/p>\n
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BENEFITS<\/p>\n
Members receive:<\/p>\n
Monthly living allowance (~$1,800\/month before tax)<\/p>\n
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award<\/p>\n
Student loan forbearance and interest accrual (if eligible)<\/p>\n
Healthcare coverage option<\/p>\n
Childcare assistance (if eligible)<\/p>\n
Additional benefits include:<\/p>\n
Professional development and networking opportunities<\/p>\n
Strong cohort-based support model<\/p>\n
Over one-third of members secure employment at their service site<\/p>\n
Access to AmeriCorps Alumni benefits and employer partnerships<\/p>\n
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness<\/p>\n
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EVALUATION AND REPORTING<\/p>\n
Formal performance evaluations twice annually-observations<\/p>\n
Ongoing professional guidance from host site mentors and Program Director<\/p>\n
Monthly qualitative and quantitative reports submitted to Program Director<\/p>\n
Monthly timesheet submission required<\/p>\n
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SERVING CONDITIONS<\/p>\n
Members must be able to:<\/p>\n
Lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally<\/p>\n
Travel daily in adverse weather conditions<\/p>\n
Maintain appropriate service pace<\/p>\n
Perform varied and sometimes complex tasks<\/p>\n
Work effectively with youth and staff<\/p>\n
Provide positive guidance and direction to youth<\/p>\n
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