Youth Program Apprentice

**Youth Program Apprentice** Department: Education Program: Community Education Reports to: Workforce Development Coordinator Employment Status: Temporary FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Schedule: Varies Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638 **Job Summary** Under the direction and supervision of the Workforce Development Coordinator, the Youth Program Apprentice position will participate in up to 360 hour internship. The Youth Program Apprentice who will be 18-24 will be placed in a learning and supportive role within departments in the Kenaitze Indian Tribe or with external partner organizations and will be actively working towards college, career, or technical education goals. Placements offer an educational experience, opportunities to build on job skills, career readiness, and gain exposure to the operational processes at placement site. The Youth Program Apprentice will work hours that accommodate their placement needs and help meet their personal goal. In addition, they will attend workshops and learning opportunities through the workforce development program that augment their educational and employment goals. **Essential Functions** - Be a current Workforce Development program participant - Work with Workforce Development Coordinators to ensure job readiness - Personal, academic and educational goal setting with active participation and follow through - Active participation in program and apprenticeship placements - Support placement department staff in day to day programmatic activities and fulfill duties as assigned - Maintain working relationship with on-site/placement supervisor - Meet all expectations of on-site placement - Attend weekly supervisory check-ins with the Worforce Development Coordinator - Work as a positive team member within the Workforce Development Program and all other participating departments - Model appropriate behavior and positively represent the Tribe and its programs - Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives. **Working Conditions** Lifting Requirements - **Medium work** – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, varies by job title and placement. Physical Requirements - Stand or Sit (Stationary position) - Walk (Move, Traverse) - Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position) - Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move) - Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information) - See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess) - Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine) - Pushing or Pulling - Repetitive Motion OSHA Categories - Category II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur Travel - Local **Qualifications** Education - High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Experience - Must be aged 18 and older Preferred - Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities License/Certification - Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy**, or obtain within 90 days of hire, or, with approval of the hiring manager, sign a \*Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in lieu of having a driver's license to perform the required duties of the position (If Applicable)** Special Skills - Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is…