Alaska Youth Stewards Crew Member (3 positions available)

Yakutat Tlingit Tribe • Yakutat, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Through on-the-ground restoration and community stewardship projects, Alaska Youth Stewards (AYS), an employment program for rural and Indigenous youth, aims to provide youth from rural Southeast Alaska with well-supported pathways to becoming empowered and responsible leaders who contribute to our region’s cultural vibrancy, economic prosperity, and ecological resilience.

Requirements

• Basic technical and digital literacy, including use of Microsoft 365 and other tools for documentation, scheduling, and communication.
• Safety practices in outdoor or operational environments.
• Cultural respect, professionalism, and Tribal values.
• Yakutat, Yaakwdaat Tlingit culture, or Southeast Alaska ecosystems.
• Time management and prioritizing and organizing work.
• Problem solving.
• Interpersonal relations and customer service.
• Strong safety awareness, particularly in outdoor, field‑based environments.
• Field readiness and adaptability, including comfort working outdoors in variable weather conditions and adjusting plans as conditions change.
• Clearly communicate, both verbal and written, with the ability to work effectively with youth, families, Tribal staff, leadership, and external partners.
• Have a collaborative mindset.
• Work independently and prioritize workload.
• Must be 14 years of age or older.
• Must be able to pass a National Criminal and State background check.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating dependability, timeliness, and professionalism
• Collecting environmental data for Tribal, community and partner projects
• Leading and participating in community events and sharing out AYS project work throughout the summer
• Hiking long distances, carrying heavy equipment, and potential wilderness camping
• Working constructively with other crew members and collaborators, and following instructions from crew leads
• Participating in harvesting, processing and sharing of traditional foods for community members
• Clearing trails, building structures like bridges or boardwalks, and revitalizing habitat while taking care of and maintaining all tools, gear and equipment
• Operating hand tools safely, using personal protective equipment (PPE), dressing appropriately for the weather and mitigating risks daily
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed