Full Job Description
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 2021. To apply, please visit the My AmeriCorps Portal.
Responsibilities:
Program Instructors will:
- Serve with 5-6 middle or high school environmental service clubs over the course of the school year, initiate and develop partnerships at new schools by identifying sites, fostering relationships, connecting with volunteer Club Advisors, and recruiting teen participants.
- Coordinate with youth leaders to plan and implement environmental service-learning projects.
- 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 regional events including an Environmental Leaders Summit, Environmental Symposium and two Eco-Retreats.
- Collaborate with staff, teen leaders, and volunteers to enhance and improve programming through the development of new curriculum, resources and community partnerships.
Benefits:
- Training and experience, including and not limited to: facilitation, participant-centered youth development, wilderness skills, Pacific Northwest ecology, DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), First Aid & CPR, Y Mini-Bus Driver Training, and Teen Abuse Prevention Training.
- Living stipend of $1,945.24 per month provided by Washington Service Corps (before taxes)
- Student loan forbearance and interest accrual payment (On qualifying loans)
- Minimum $6,195 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
Eligibility:
For more information about YESC’s positions and other positions available through the YMCA’s Camping and Outdoor Leadership Branch, visit www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org.