SVT Activities Aide

Come join our team at Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT)!

Youth and Family Services serves our community through targeted programming, education, events, and outreach. Our program focuses on weaving moral integrity, personal strength, cultural awareness, community service, and environmental stewardship into the daily lives of those we serve. Under the supervision of the SVT Activities Director, this position supports the development, organization and YFS program goals of Seldovia Village Tribe.

Type of Employment: In-person, not a remote position

Hours: Full-time

Salary Range: Depending on experience

What You'll Do:

Assist with the implement the development and planning of community focused efforts to provide activities, events, education, and other outreach.

Support the calendar of community events, across all departments, supporting the set up, breakdown and execution of events as needed or requested by department heads.

Build relationships with community members we serve through an effective and dependable presence as a positive influence and role model

Ensure activities are conducted in a safe and proper manner, adhering to venue rules and regulations, SVT Policies and Procedures, and Federal, State and Local laws. Must be able to recognize and correct hazards.

Build awareness of Tribal programs and services through consistent maintenance of relationships with community leaders and organizations

Work alongside peers and other departments to conduct a holistic and supported program

Ensure program efforts meet requirements and compliance with grants, regulations, protocols, and requirements.

Represent SVT in a professional manner at all times both on and off SVT premises in accordance with the SVT Personal Manual

Comply with ICWA and mandatory reporter requirements

Conduct and/or maintain record keeping for YFS programs

Participate on internal and external committees as assigned.

Attend monthly staff meetings.

Perform other duties as assigned

Be able to travel as needed to other communities including to and from Homer / Seldovia by small airplane and sometimes by boat when airplanes are on weather hold. Travel is a day trip, but inclement weather may require an overnight stay.

Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment background check including fingerprinting.

What You'll Need:

Required:

The ability to work with all ages

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Mandatory Reporter Training, required, provided by SVT

Must be willing to work weekends and evenings

CPR/First aide training, required, provided by SVT

Preferred:

Understand community history, dynamics, and interests

Experience working in community directed programs, youth programs, community engagement activities

What You'll Get:

11 Paid Holidays per year

12 Days of Sick Leave per year

15 days (3 weeks) of Annual Leave per year (starting accrual, more days with more years of service)

FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits) - Health Insurance, a variety of plans to choose from. We pay 100% of employees monthly health insurance premiums! And we pay 50% of the monthly premiums for your spouse and/or children. Insurance is effective the first day of the pay period after we receive your enrollment form.

Dental and Vision insurance available on the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Group life insurance, minimum benefit is $50,000 and up to 2x your annual salary. M aximum of $250K life insurance.

Long term disability insurance

Employer matching 401K, 5% match, effective January 1 or July 1, following one year of employment.

Wellness Incentive Program, up to $300 per calendar year for full-time employees, or $150 for part-time employees, effective after 90 days of employment. Examples of items that can be reimbursed are walking/running shoes, active wear, exercise equipment, gym membership, CSA food boxes and more!

About Us:

Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT) promotes the wellness of our people and communities through healthcare, social services, economic development, education, and cultural enrichment. SVT is a federally recognized Tribe that serves everyone - both Native and non-Native - in the communities of the South Kenai Peninsula, from Seldovia and beyond, including Homer and Anchor Point.