Youth Services Coordinator I (Night Shift)

City & Borough of Juneau•Juneau, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Zach Gordon Youth Services is hiring a Youth Services Coordinator I to work at Shéiyi X _ aat Hít Youth Shelter and the Zach Gordon Youth Center in Juneau. The coordinator works directly with youth, organizing and leading activities that encourage healthy choices and meaningful connections. This role is critical to the center’s day-to-day operations and involves helping create a safe, welcoming, and equitable community for youth. The position is based at the Zach Gordon Youth Center, 396 Whittier Street. Scheduled shifts are Tuesday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The organization seeks someone who cares about the well-being of Juneau’s youth, is non-judgmental and welcoming, and can thrive in a busy and sometimes chaotic youth center. The successful candidate is creative, has a sense of humor, enjoys developing activities youth will enjoy, and works well with a team. The workplace is described as flexible and creative, with an emphasis on wellness, connection, growth, experimentation, and community service. Applicants must have graduated from high school or the equivalent, and have any combination of work experience or post-secondary education totaling six months in any field. A valid driver’s license is required at appointment and throughout employment. First Aid and CPR certification must be obtained within 30 days of appointment. Appointments are conditional on criminal-history checks; shelter positions additionally require an FBI National Criminal History report and fingerprint submission.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Any combination of work experience or post-secondary education totaling six months in any field.
Valid driver’s license at appointment and for continued employment.
First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of appointment.
For shelter positions, submit fingerprints for the required FBI National Criminal History report; appointment is conditional on the report and criminal-history review.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth and/or families impacted by trauma.
Experience coordinating patient referral or care services.
Creativity and willingness to develop activities youth will enjoy.
A non-judgmental, welcoming approach and ability to work well with team members.

Responsibilities

Greet patrons at the door and track attendance.
Supervise part-time staff and volunteers.
Work with community partners to provide activities and events.
Cook and provide counseling to youth.
Build and maintain relationships with youth in elementary, middle, and high school.
Contribute to a team committed to Juneau’s youth and creating a more equitable community.
Complete paperwork and data entry.
Help ensure the youth center is safe for everyone.
Answer the phone and facilitate facility rentals as needed.
Keep staff schedules up to date and adjust them to address staffing shortages.