Alaska Marine Safety Education Association Community Outreac

Alaska Marine Safety Education Association Community Outreac The Sitka AmeriCorps 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. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : Member Service Role (Host Site Overview - Condensed) The member supports marine safety, public health, and community outreach benefiting commercial fishermen and maritime workers in Southeast Alaska. The role is flexible, spanning public health coordination, outreach, commercial fishing safety research, and emerging projects. A key focus is assisting AMSEA's opioid overdose prevention efforts through coordination, materials development, surveys, tracking, and distributing wellness and response resources. The member may help with community-based research informed by Indigenous and local knowledge in partnership with fishermen, Elders, and research institutions. Additional duties include capacity-building for grants, communications, youth and community program support, administrative tasks, and gear logistics. All service occurs under staff supervision, without providing clinical care or displacing employees. Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Housing , Education award upon successful completion of service . Terms : None Service Areas : Community Outreach , Education , Children/Youth , Community and Economic Development . Skills : Medicine , Communications , Public Health , Education , Youth Development , Architectural Planning , Computers/Technology , Leadership , Environment , Community Organization , Fine Arts/Crafts , Disaster Services , Team Work , Social Services , Law , Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Urban Planning , Non-Profit Management , Trade/Construction , Writing/Editing , Counseling , Business/Entrepreneur , First Aid , Public Speaking , Teaching/Tutoring , Veterans , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Recruitment .