Who We Are
Our mission is to strengthen Alaska communities and improve the lives of our clients by delivering exceptional behavioral healthcare services.
We believe all Alaskans, with all mental health and addiction needs should have access to the best possible care. We are committed to helping Alaskan’s recover.
About the Team
Alaska Seeds of Change provides horticultural programming and flexible activity spaces for AKBH providers to utilize with their clients.
Our team maintains the growing systems, hydroponic operations, and shared environments that make these opportunities possible. In addition to cultivating plants and sustaining productive growing spaces, Seeds staff support in developing workplace and operational skills through hands-on learning experiences.
By preparing and maintaining activity spaces, supporting therapeutic and educational programming, and fostering meaningful opportunities for participation, Seeds of Change helps create an environment where individuals can learn, contribute, build confidence, and grow alongside their communities.
Position Summary
The Growth Coordinator supports the core operations of our hydroponic and outdoor growing systems, performing essential tasks such as planting, harvesting, packaging, and general maintenance. This position helps maintain functional, clean, and welcoming growing spaces that support Seeds operations and activities. The Growth Coordinator provides daily direction and hands-on training to the Operations Associates and Apprentices, supports their skill development, and works closely with the Service Coordinator to translate scheduled activity needs into organized staffing, space, station, and material preparation.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate daily hydroponic greenhouse, and outdoor growing operations, including plant care, crop planning, harvesting, systems maintenance.
- Provide daily directions, training, and support to Operations Associates and Apprentices.
- Maintain safe, organized, and functional growing spaces, equipment, supplies, and activity stations.
- Work closely with the Service Coordinator to prepare growing spaces and plant-based activities for scheduled groups, field trips, volunteers, and other scheduled use of Seeds.
- Lead or support hands-on horticultural activities, tours, field trips, and other Seeds activities as needed.
- Collaborate with the Program Manager and Service Coordinator to support smooth day-to-
- day operations and program coverage.
Good To Know
- Position is based in Anchorage, Alaska
- Full-Time, Non-Exempt
- Pay Range: $25.00 - $31.97
- Typical schedule is Monday – Friday. Schedule may vary based on activities or operational needs
- Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Assistance is Available – Professional Growth is encouraged!
- AKBH offers generous benefits including two healthcare options for employees and their dependent children, 401k with immediate vesting and up to 5% match, 4% automatically contributed by AKBH. PTO is accrued at the rate of five (5) weeks of PTO for the first year; eight (8) weeks of PTO after the first year. PTO is used for recognized holidays.
What We Need from You
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or 5 + years' experience in coordinating and leading groups
- Strong background in horticulture, greenhouse operations, or sustainable agriculture
- Experience supervising staff or youth in a work-based or educational setting
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Adaptability to work in a changing environment with diverse populations
Ideal Candidate Traits:
- Calm, dependable, and team-oriented
- Enjoys horticulture, hands-on work, and helping others develop practical skills
- Comfortable in therapeutic or clinical-adjacent spaces
- Comfortable coordinating people, priorities, and day-to-day operational needs
- Able to model professionalism and flexibility
Growth Potential:
- Horticulture and controlled environment agriculture
- Operations and workflow coordination
- Staff training, mentorship, and workforce development
- Behavioral health-informed workplace practices
- Operations in a therapeutic environment
Alaska Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 5 years of experience coordinating and leading groups, or a bachelor's degree
- Strong background in horticulture, greenhouse operations, or sustainable agriculture
- Experience supervising staff or youth in a work-based or educational setting
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Adaptability to work in a changing environment with diverse populations
- Comfort working in therapeutic or clinical-adjacent spaces
- Ability to coordinate people, priorities, and day-to-day operational needs
- Ability to model professionalism and flexibility
What We Do
Alaska Behavioral Health is the largest community-based mental health provider in the state of Alaska. Our corporation was originally founded in 1974, and has evolved and grown to meet needs across Alaska, with clinics in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Wasilla. Our mission is to strengthen Alaska communities and improve the lives of our clients by providing exceptional behavioral health care. We serve children and adults with a wide range of mental health concerns, from anxiety and depression to serious mental illness (SMI). Services include evaluation, psychiatric services/medication management, counseling, skill development, case management, and intensive supports for those who need them. Every day there are stories of children and adults getting better and overcoming the impact of mental illness on their lives.
