Overview
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders? Translate your passion to action with YMCA Earth Service Corps (YESC). YESC is seeking to fill multiple AmeriCorps community service positions to start in September 2024. Learn more at https://www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org/earth-service-corps
Position Description: Each Program Instructor will mentor and develop youth leaders through the implementation of youth-directed school-based clubs that provide opportunities for environmental service and skill development which instill confidence, build character, and support youth in reaching their fullest potential. Program Instructors will foster strong relationships, empower youth to be effective leaders, and engage them in outdoor experiences and hands-on volunteerism that increases environmental knowledge, instills stewardship behaviors, and addresses the environmental issues facing the Puget Sound community.
Program Instructors will:
• Serve weekly with 5-6 middle or high school environmental service clubs over the course of the school year by facilitating environmental and service experiences, mentoring youth, fostering relationships, connecting with volunteer Club Advisors, and recruiting teen participants.
• Mentor teens as the youth initiate, plan and implement environmental service-learning projects in their schools, neighborhoods, and communities.
• Plan and facilitate regional environmental projects including habitat restoration; outdoor opportunities including day hikes, snowshoeing, and kayaking; and educational field trips that foster strong connections between youth and the natural world.
• Collaborate to plan large-scale regional events including two 150+ person environmental conferences and overnight retreats.
• Collaborate with staff, teen participants, and volunteers to enhance and improve programming through developing new curriculum, resources and community partnerships.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing community partners and engage new community partners to support and advance youth experience.
• Manage social media platforms, create content, and represent the YMCA brand to engage YESC audiences and recruit youth participants to the program.
Qualifications:
Program Instructors will be based at the Cascade People’s Center in Seattle while spending time each day traveling to schools in neighboring cities and throughout the Puget Sound. This position will require willingness to engage in outdoor program activities such as habitat restoration, service projects, hikes, kayaking, snowshoeing, etc. in all weather conditions. Training is provided for these activities. Some evening and weekend hours are required. This position may require a vehicle.
Required Skills:
Benefits:
• Living stipend of $2,276 per month provided by Washington Service Corps (before taxes); Washington Service Corps Equity Enhancement increasing the stipend up to $2,548 per month available to eligible members
• Student loan forbearance and interest accrual payment (on qualifying loans)
• $7,395 Education Award provided by National Service Trust (upon successful completion of service term)
• Health Insurance
• And more!
About YMCA Earth Service Corps
Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.
OUR VALUES
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence
YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
