Bristol Bay Borough School District

Job Opening: Community Coordinator

September 17, 2025
Notice of Vacancy
Job Title: Community Coordinator
Location: Bristol Bay Borough School District
Work Location: District Office
Work Details:
Starting Salary Range: $30.00 per hour to $35.00 depending on experience. (Grant Funded)
Work Days per Year: 164 Days - Part Time Position
Position Overview:
The Community Coordinator partners with the school, community, families, village council(s) and tribe(s) to integrate culture and language opportunities for students in the Bristol Bay School District and our communities of South Naknek, Naknek, and King Salmon.

Job Qualifications:
Member in of the Bristol Bay Borough community
Knowledge of Alaska Native culture, subsistence practices, values and beliefs
Has strong relationships with elders and cultural knowledge bearers
Experience in implementing trauma/healing-informed strategies or willingness to learn these skills and implement practices
Ability or willingness to work collaboratively between the community and school
Successful completion of an Alaska background check and clearance to work directly with children.

Responsibilities
Training Participation & Professional Development
Participate in grant team training sessions to acquire trauma/healing-informed strategies, an understanding of historical and intergenerational trauma, and holistic approach to healing. Methods may include sessions, workshops and/or healing circles.
Participation in language learning sessions.
Participate in virtual classes and online training, as appropriate.
Deepen self-knowledge of cultural and subsistence practices reflected in the community and region.
2. Cultural Integration & Student Development:
Understand and integrate Indigenous language, perspective, and knowledge into the after school cultural program, to build students’ cultural awareness, identity and sense of belonging.
Develop and facilitate after school activities for students, their families and community members; increasing participation annually.
Partner with the community, tribes, elders, and knowledge-bearers.
Support student’s access to online resources and training.
Build relationships with students to motivate and encourage participation and interest.
3. Collaboration with Project Staff
Work with BBBSD’s Director of Special Projects to provide the afterschool program, review curriculum utilized, and encourage educators to participate in the project.
Work with Bristol Bay Foundation staff to provide support to any students who are participating in language activities.
Collaborate with the project’s Book Director to provide feedback on children’s literature developed, as appropriate.
4. Professionalism
Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.
Work responsively with people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
Have regular and punctual attendance.
Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or the district.

BBBSD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our community of
learners. Thank you for your willingness to share your knowledge, skill, and time to improve education for the children in our community.

Bristol Borough School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

Reports to: Esther Pepin Director of Special Programs

How to Apply:
Please email HR@bbbsd.net
no later than Monday September 22, 2025