Youth Development Assistant

Salary: $20.55 - $21.95 Hourly
Location : Juneau
Job Type: Part-Time Limited
Job Number: 202600996
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Zach Gordon Youth Center
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Number: 216163 / 216164 / 216276
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
Pay Range: 8
Hours Per Week: 15
Telework Availability: Not Available


Description
Parks and Recreation Zach Gordon Youth Services is recruiting for several Youth Development Assistant positions to work at Zach Gordon Youth Center.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
An ideal candidate for this position is someone who enjoys teens and young adults and who is willing to meet youth where they are at and not give up on them. We are looking for someone who has and understands healthy boundaries when working with vulnerable populations. We are looking for someone who can be firm when enforcing rules and upholding expectations for youth at the center. We are looking for someone who understands and is willing to continue to learn how childhood trauma impacts the lifespan and how systemic inequities and historical trauma impact our community today. Strong communication and empathy skills are a must!
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

The ZGYC team is a fun group! The workplace is flexible and creative. We encourage trying new things and laughing a lot. Our values are wellness, connection, and growth and we do our best to embrace these in all areas of our workplace. We have fun and also, we are dedicated and care deeply about our community.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position will work one or two 5-hour shifts weekly and will provide relief to other staff from time to time. The position is based at Zach Gordon Youth Center, on Whitter Ave in downtown Juneau.
Typical Responsibilities
Youth Development Leaders are responsible for supervising the center and engaging with youth. These positions build relationships with youth by playing games, doing art work, teaching life skills, and providing a supportive ear. They also do cooking, cleaning, restocking supplies around the center, maintaining our free clothing area, checking in youth and adults when they come to Zach Gordon Youth Center, creating a safe and engaging atmosphere that is welcoming to all.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:

Graduation from high school or the equivalent; First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of appointment; and ,


any combination of work experience or post-secondary education totaling three (3) months in any field.
Substitute: One course from an accredited college in a human related field may substitute for experience. A secondary degree in any field will also substitute for experience.
Note:


Under Alaska Statute 12.62.160 (9) Appointments to this position are offered conditionally, pending the results of a criminal records report (Non-FBI). Human Resources evaluates the results to ensure the applicant does not have any convictions that result in a direct nexus to the primary duties involving supervising minors. Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from further consideration or may be dismissed if already employed.
Supplemental Information
HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Max Blust

Phone Number: (View phone number on click.appcast.io

Email:
This recruitment is open and continuous and will be used to collect applications for a part-time limited Youth Development Assistant for the Parks and Recreation Department. In accordance with 2 PR 010, part-time limited positions may be non-competitive and are not subject to public announcement.
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.

Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.

Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.


If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.


NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Application Assistance

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EEO Statement

The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or View phone number on click.appcast.io, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at View email address on click.appcast.io or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits


The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.


Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.


Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • No cost employee only plan available
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance--$10,000 for employee, spouse & dependents
  • Additional optional coverage available
  • Travel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage
• Optional group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Short-term Disability
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
  • Employees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $5000.00 following 1 year of actively working.

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire
• Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau's Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare
  • Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit:


Paid Leave and Holidays

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
  • 21 days of PL within first year of employment
  • Personal leave includes Sick leave
• Thirteen paid holidays a year
• Six weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees)

Employee Wellness Program
The Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:

• An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities
• Health related webinars
• Office Ergonomic Assessments

For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit .

Additional Perks

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices
• Free passes to Parks & Recreation field house, ice arena, and swimming pools

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Are you available to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts?

• Yes
• No

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