YMCA Earth Service Corps Program Instructor

YMCA Of Greater Seattle•Seattle, WA

11h•$2,438•Hybrid

About The Position

YMCA Earth Service Corps (YESC) is seeking to fill multiple AmeriCorps community service positions to start in September 2026. YESC focuses on leadership through environmental service, envisioning a world where all youth recognize their power and are integral and active environmental leaders in their communities. Program Instructors will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality positive youth development programming to teens in the Greater Seattle Area. 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 allows for engagement of diverse populations across socioeconomic, race, ethnic, gender & sexual identity, and geographic spectra. 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, instilling confidence, building character, and supporting youth in reaching their fullest potential. 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.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years.
Must pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana).
No more than two (2) vehicle related suspension(s) and/or reinstatement(s) within the last three (3) years.
No more than two (2) moving violations and/or accidents within the last three (3) years.
No Major Violations (DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI, Administrative Per Se, Refusing to Test, Driving with an open container of alcohol, Reckless Driving, Hit and Run – property damage only, Racing, Driving with a suspended/revoked license/insurance, Speeding over 20 mph, Fleeing and/or eluding police, Any other felony driving conviction(s)) within the last five (5) years.
No more than 3 DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI, Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test for the entirety of driving history.
No more than 3 Driving with a suspended/revoked license.
No Hit and Run resulting in bodily injury or death.
No Manslaughter/felony death by motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience in environmental education or youth development.
Experience with service-learning projects.
Experience with outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, or snowshoeing.
Experience managing social media platforms.

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 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.

Benefits

Training, experience and professional development, including 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 $2,438.10 per month provided by Washington Service Corps (before taxes)
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 or Mileage Reimbursement
YMCA Membership
Access to discounted gear and equipment through pro deals