Overview
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 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 and maintaining existing community partnerships.
• Manage social media platforms, create content, and represent the YMCA brand to engage YESC audiences and recruit youth participants to the program.
Program Instructors will be based at the Cascade People’s Center in Seattle while spending time each day traveling to schools in neighboring cities, across King County, and throughout the Puget Sound. This position may require a vehicle. 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.
Benefits:
• Training, experience and professional development, including and not limited to: facilitation, participant-centered youth development and mentorship, office and administrative skills, wilderness skills, Pacific Northwest ecology, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, First Aid & CPR, Y Mini-Bus Driver Training, and Teen Abuse Prevention Training
• Connections to Puget Sound and King County area environmental and educational organizations
• Strong and supportive service environment and community-minded staff team
• Living stipend of $2,438.10 per month provided by Washington Service Corps (before taxes)
• 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)
• Serving in a full-time AmeriCorps position qualifies as “employment” towards the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Health Insurance (member only)
• Monthly Food Assistance (if qualified)
• Subsidized childcare provided by GAP Solutions Inc. (if qualified)
• Monthly ORCA Transit Pass or Mileage Reimbursement
• YMCA Membership
• Access to discounted gear and equipment through pro deals
About YMCA of Greater Seattle
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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.
