YMCA Earth Service Corps Program Instructor
YMCA
- Seattle, WA
- $2,276 per month
- Temporary
- Full-time
mission of YESC is to empower young people to become effective, responsible, global citizens by
providing opportunities for service-learning, environmental education, and cross-cultural
awareness. Program Instructors serving with YMCA Earth Service Corps will play a crucial role in
delivering high quality positive youth development programming to teens in the Greater Seattle
Area. YESC is a multi-faceted program that combines school-based environmental clubs, service
learning projects, outdoor opportunities, and regional environmental education events into a
comprehensive model that minimizes barriers to participation and allows for engagement of diverse
populations across socioeconomic, race, ethnic, gender & sexual identity, and geographic spectra.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.ResponsibilitiesProgram Instructors will:
- Serve weekly with 5-6 middle or high school environmental service clubs over the course of
fostering relationships, connecting with volunteer Club Advisors, and recruiting teen
participants.
- Mentor teens as the youth initiate, plan and implement environmental service-learning
- Plan and facilitate regional environmental projects including habitat restoration; outdoor
that foster strong connections between youth and the natural world.
- Collaborate to plan four large-scale regional events including two 150+ person
- Collaborate with staff, teen participants, and volunteers to enhance and improve
partnerships.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing community partners and engage new community
- Manage social media platforms, create content, and represent the YMCA brand to engage
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.QualificationsBenefits:
- Training, experience and professional development, including and not limited to: facilitation,
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
- Strong and supportive service environment and community-minded staff team
- Living stipend of $2,276 per month provided by Washington Service Corps (before
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
- Serving in a full-time AmeriCorps position qualifies as "employment" towards the Public
- Health Insurance (member only)
- Monthly Food Assistance (if qualified)
- Subsidized childcare provided by GAP Solutions Inc. (if qualified)
- Monthly ORCA Transit Pass and Mileage Reimbursement
- YMCA Membership
- Access to discounted gear and equipment through pro deals