To apply, please visit the My AmeriCorps - Home Page.
Please apply directly on My AmeriCorps 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 and 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.
Benefits:
1. 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.
2. Connections to Puget Sound and King County area environmental and educational organizations.
3. Strong and supportive service environment and community-minded staff team.
4. Living stipend of $2,438.10 per month provided by Washington Service Corps (before taxes); Washington Service Corps Equity Enhancement increasing the stipend up to $2,548 per month available to eligible members.
5. Student loan forbearance and interest accrual payment (on qualifying loans).
6. $7,395 Education Award provided by National Service Trust (upon successful completion of service term).
7. Serving in a full-time AmeriCorps position qualifies as "employment" towards the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
8. Health Insurance (member only).
9. Monthly Food Assistance (if qualified).
10. Subsidized childcare provided by GAP Solutions Inc. (if qualified).
11. Monthly ORCA Transit Pass or Mileage Reimbursement.
12. YMCA Membership.
13. Access to discounted gear and equipment through pro deals.
Application:
Interested individuals are encouraged to visit the AmeriCorps National posting to apply: My AmeriCorps - Home Page. For more information about YMCA Earth Service Corps or the position, please contact us at yesc@seattleymca.org or 206-587-6116.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and U.S. Citizens. For more information on the AmeriCorps program, visit www.americorps.gov.
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