Salary: $21.65 – $23.10 Hourly
Location : Juneau (Mendenhall Valley)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300110
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Zach Gordon Youth Center
Opening Date: 07/25/2023
Closing Date: 8/1/2023 4:30 PM Alaska
Position Number: 20441
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
Pay Range: 10
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Telework Availability: Not Available
Description
The City & Borough of Juneau’s Parks & Recreation Department is hiring!
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with youth and coordinating with community partners and volunteers. Someone who both enjoys working in schools and developing and leading programming. We are looking for someone who is self-directed, takes initiative, is flexible and is able to build relationships with many folks of diverse backgrounds, ages, and life experience. We are looking for someone committed to supporting and developing place-based programming that promotes equity and inclusion.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
The Youth Services Division is a fun group! The work place is flexible and creative. We encourage trying new things and laughing a lot. Our values are wellness, connection, and growth and we do our best to embrace these in all areas of our work place. We have fun and also we are dedicated public servants who care deeply about our community.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
This position is based out of either Floyd Dryden Middle School, depending on what works best for the applicant. In the summers the position is based out of Zach Gordon Youth Center. Hours are generally 9-5 M-F.
Typical Responsibilities
This position leads the Body and Mind (BAM) afterschool program at Floyd Dryden during the school year and supports programming at the Zach Gordon You Center during the summer months. The position works closely with partners and volunteers to support them in providing BAM activities afterschool.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or the equivalent; First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of appointment; and, any combination of work experience or post-secondary education totaling six (6) months in any field.
Substitute: Two (2) courses from an accredited college in a human related field may substitute for experience
Note: Under Alaska Statute 12.62.160 (9) Appointments to this position are offered conditionally, pending the results of a criminal records report (Non-FBI). Human Resources evaluates the results to ensure the applicant does not have any convictions that result in a direct nexus to the primary duties involving supervising minors. Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from further consideration or may be dismissed if already employed.
For Shelter Positions: Under Alaska Statute 12.62.400 (9) Appointment to this position is offered conditionally, pending the results of a National Criminal History report through the FBI. Applicants must submit their fingerprints to continue in the hiring approval process. The applicant will receive a copy of the report of findings and may dispute within 5 days of receiving them. Human Resources evaluates the results to ensure the applicant does not have any convictions that result in a direct nexus to the primary duties involving supervising minors. Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from further consideration or may be dismissed if already employed
Supplemental Information
For specific questions in reference to this vacancy, applicants may contact the hiring manager.
Hiring Manager: Jorden Nigro
Phone Number: 907.586.0456
Email: jorden.nigro@juneau.gov
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.
Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.
If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting “see resume or CV” or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
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EEO Statement
The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.org or 155 S. Seward St., Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.
Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- No cost employee only plan available
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance–$5,000 for employee, spouse & dependents
- Additional optional coverage available
- Travel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage
- Optional group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Short-term Disability
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Pet Insurance
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire
- Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau’s Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit: Benefits – City and Borough of Juneau
Paid Leave and Holidays
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- 21 days of PL within first year of employment
- Personal leave includes Sick leave
Employee Wellness Program
The Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:
- An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year
- An Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities
- Health related webinars
- Office Ergonomic Assessments
For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit Wellness Program – City and Borough of Juneau.
Additional Perks
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices