JOB TITLE: Youth Education and Outreach Coordinator

LOCATION: Anchorage, Alaska OR Aleutian/Pribilof Island Region-Based

SALARY: DOE: $33.60 – $37.81

WORK HOURS: 7.5/day

DUTIES: APIA CHS Wellness Program encourages communities to take responsibility through self-reliance, self-determination, community development and integrity of the Unangam culture. The Youth Education and Outreach Coordinator works in coordination with the Wellness Services Administrator to support health promotion, prevention, and wellness programming, with a primary focus on youth education and outreach. This position plays a key role in implementing APIA’s HIV/STI Prevention Program. The Youth Education and Outreach Coordinator supports curriculum implementation, community engagement, and partnerships that advance project goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include oversight of day-to-day operations of Community Health Services projects, including implementation and monitoring of project activities; detailed reporting and documentation of project progress; purchasing supplies and maintaining inventory control; coordinating travel; and facilitating youth-focused community events and partnerships. The Coordinator will work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful project delivery. This is a full-time position, working 7.5 hours per day, five days per week.

QUALIFICATIONS: BS/BA degree from an accredited university in a related health or human service field. Previous leadership and supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of project management experience to include the use of standard methodologies on complex projects in a healthcare environment. Passionate about managing a grant-funded project that addresses critical youth issues such as sexually transmitted infections, HIV, unplanned pregnancy, and other health concerns, empowering participants with the knowledge and skills to make informed, healthy decisions for themselves and support their peers in making positive choices. Candidates must demonstrate a nonjudgmental approach that reflects cultural competency, and sensitivity to the unique needs and diverse experiences of the population served. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills supported by documented experience and professional references. Experience in successfully facilitating staff and community meetings. Experience working with state and local partnerships, especially those serving rural Alaskan communities. Experience in successfully facilitating staff and community meetings in-person or virtually. Willing to take training and attend workshops and meetings periodically to enhance job performance and knowledge. Willingness and means to travel and have a valid Alaska Driver’s License. Ability to work independently and to execute projects and tasks in a timely, responsive, accurate and thorough manner. Experience with the development, delivery, and evaluation of educational programs for youth, adults, and/or non-traditional learners.

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc.
Attn: Chief Human Resources Officer
1131 East International Airport Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99518
nancyb@apiai.org

Phone: (907) 276-2700
Fax: (907) 279-4351