SVT Activities Director

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

This position is based in Seldovia. If you would like more information about Seldovia, Alaska, please contact Tara at tkain@svt.org or 907-435-3217.

Hours:  Full-time

Salary Range: $65,000 to $70,000 per year, depending on experience

What You'll Do:

• Develop, organize and administer our Youth and Family Services (YFS) program.  YFS 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. 
• Be responsible for the implementation of program goals, oversight of progress, development and growth, and maintenance of existing offerings.
• Supervise and implement the development and planning of community focused efforts to provide activities, events, education, and other outreach.
• Manage calendar of community events, across all departments, supporting the set up and execution of events as needed or requested by department heads.
• Coordinate with external resources and agencies to conduct program efforts
• Build relationships with community members we serve through an effective and dependable presence as a positive influence and role model.
• Build awareness of Tribal programs and services through consistent maintenance of relationships with community leaders and organizations, education system, judicial system and healthcare providers. Developing new relationships with organizations through outreach and community engagement.
• Provide mentorship and effective supervision of all directly reporting staff
• Seek new funding opportunities to support current or future programming within scope of the program.  Work alongside Grant staff in the development of grant applications.
• Participate on internal and external committees as assigned, and attend monthly staff meetings.
• 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: 

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Mandatory Reporter Training, provided by SVT and CPR/First aide training, provided by SVT
• Preferred: Understand community history, dynamics, and interests. Requires the ability to work with all ages
• Preferred: Three (3) years 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 to a maximum of $250K.
• 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. 

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, or would like further information, please contact Tara at 907-435-3217 or email tkain@svt.org.

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000