What are the responsibilities and job description for the SVT Activities Director position at Seldovia Village Tribe IRA?
Introduction
Youth and Family Services (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. This position reports to the SVT President/CEO.
Position Overview
The Activities Director develops, organizes and administers the YFS program of Seldovia Village Tribe. This position is responsible for the implementation of program goals, oversight of progress, development and growth, and maintenance of existing offerings.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
- Highlight, collaborate on, guide, and support community outreach effort by all departments.
- Provide mentorship and effective supervision of all directly reporting staff
- Work alongside peers and other departments to conduct a holistic and supported program
- Prepare and administer program budget as approved by the Tribal Council
- Ensure program efforts meet requirements and compliance with grants, regulations, protocols, and requirements.
- Conduct record keeping for YFS programs
- 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.
- Attend monthly staff meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Highschool Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Mandatory Reporter Training, provided by SVT and CPR/First aide training, provided by SVT
Preferred Qualifications
Understand community history, dynamics, and interests. Requires the ability to work with all ages
3 years experience working in community directed programs, youth programs, community engagement activities, preferred
Employment Requirements
Background check
FBI fingerprinting
Preemployment drug-testing
