Jobs in Calais, ME

About the role

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness believes youth are essential partners in creating positive community change. The Kcitpahsuwet Educator will plan and implement youth engagement, substance use prevention activities, suicide prevention and youth leadership opportunities, emphasizing the role of cultural and traditional knowledge in all programming. Educators will help plan and develop key program strategies to prepare youth to use their voice to make an impact on their communities. The individual in this position would be working within the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Motahkomikuk community.

What you'll bring

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• Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule.
• University degree or college diploma in public health, health, education or a related field AND two years previous experience
• 4 years of experience in public health, health, education, youth-serving profession, or a related field.
• Experience working with youth.
• Understanding of Social/Emotional Development along with the willingness and ability to create inclusive programming, and the effective use trauma informed approaches.
• Open to new ways of thinking about youth programming and prevention to meet the needs of the community.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with Tribal communities and in school settings.
• Willingness to learn and facilitate adventure-based activities.
• Able to work outside in inclement weather.

Benefits