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WSC, YMCA Earth Service Corps, Program Instructor

The YMCA Earth Service Corps (YESC) empowers young people to be effective, global citizens by providing opportunities for environmental education and action, leadership development and cultural competency. Founded in 1989 as a partnership between one high school and the YMCA of Greater Seattle, YESC has grown over the last 20 years to become a core leadership program of the YMCA of the USA. In Seattle, YESC serves more than 1000 students annually through school-based environmental education and service learning clubs, outdoor stewardship opportunities, and leadership retreats. Serving both high school and middle schools almost entirely in public schools, YESC removes barriers by bringing environmental education and service programming directly to students. As a result of this inclusive approach, in the 2014-2015 academic year YESC students put in more than 8,000 hours of service in schools, parks, and trails throughout King County. At the core of YESC is the belief that students, when empowered to take leadership of their own clubs, will put great ideas into action. Whether in clubs or at regional service projects students take a leadership role in designing and running all activities. AmeriCorps Members serving with YESC are a key part of the program as they engage and empower young people while supporting environmental learning, innovative service projects, leadership development and cross-cultural awareness. This position is contingent on funding.

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Member Duties : 1) Provide direct support to 5-6 high school and/or middle school environmental service clubs by attending weekly meetings, providing environmental education and leadership activities, and helping student leaders develop strong clubs. 2) Support youth driven initiatives by training student leaders to develop and complete meaningful service learning projects in their schools and communities. 3) Design and facilitate stewardship opportunities that improve the environment and educate students from across King County by identifying project sites, collaborating with partners and recruiting teens. 4) Plan and implement events including an Environmental Leaders Summit, Environmental Symposium and Eco-Retreats to engage and educate youth on environmental topics, service-learning and leadership. 5) Develop new program elements including trainings, activities or curriculum to strengthen regional ties and improve teen leadership.

Program Benefits : YMCA Membership, Bus Pass or Mileage , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth , Environment .

Skills :
Youth Development , Communications , Recruitment , General Skills , Team Work , Education , Service-Learning , Environment .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
WSC, YMCA Earth Service Corps, Program Instructor

Program Start/End Date
09/01/2016 - 07/15/2017

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 25

Program Locations	WASHINGTON Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton

Accepting Applications
From 03/01/2016 To 08/25/2016

Contact	Geoff Eseltine
309 Pontius Ave N
Seattle WA 98109
206 839-8913
wscip@esd.wa.gov
www.ymcaearth.org

Listing ID	65510


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