Program Instructor

Program Description YMCA Earth Service Corps is leadership through environmental service. YESC envisions a world where all youth recognize their power and are integral and active environmental leaders in their communities. The program 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 engages 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. They will foster strong relationships, empower youth to be effective leaders, and engage them in outdoor experiences and hands‑on volunteerism that increase environmental knowledge and stewardship. Responsibilities 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 such as 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 traveling to schools in neighboring cities, across King County, and throughout the Puget Sound. They may require a vehicle. The position requires 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. Qualifications Applicants must be at least 21 years old. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. #J-18808-Ljbffr