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. To apply, please visit theMy AmeriCorps - Home Page.

Please apply directly on MyAmeriCorps and not through the YMCA of Greater Seattle website.

Program Description

YMCA Earth Service Corps is leadership through environmental service. The

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.

Responsibilities

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 four large-scale regional events including two 150+ person

environmental conferences and two overnight Eco-Retreats.

• Collaborate with staff, teen participants, and volunteers to enhance and improve

programming through the development of 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.

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.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

Qualifications

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 $2,276 per month provided by Washington Service Corps (before

taxes); Washington Service Corps Equity Enhancement increasing the stipend up to $2548

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)

• 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 and Mileage Reimbursement

• YMCA Membership

• Access to discounted gear and equipment through pro deals

Application:

Interested individuals must apply through the AmeriCorps National posting:My AmeriCorps - Home Page For more information about YMCA Earth Service Corps or the position, please contact us atyesc@seattleymca.orgor 206-587-6116.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be at least 21 years old. For more information on the AmeriCorps program, visitwww.americorps.gov.

For more information about YESC’s positions and other positions available through the YMCA’s Camping and Outdoor Leadership Branch, visitwww.campingandoutdoorleadership.org.

Job Locations US-WA-Seattle

Posted Date 2 weeks ago (4/15/2024 7:52 PM)

ID 2024-16239

Type Seasonal

# of Openings 2

Location YMCA at Cascade People's Center

Category Resident Camp

Address 309 Pontius Ave N

Minimum compensation USD $2,276.00/Mo.